Part Talk. Part Hike. All Fun.

May 9, 2026 – 10 AM
May 30, 2026 – 10 AM
June 13, 2026 – 10 AM
July 11, 2026 – 10 AM
July 25, 2026 – 10 AM
August 8, 2026 – 10 AM
August 22, 2026 – 10 AM
September 12, 2026 – 10 AM
September 26, 2026 – 10 AM
October 24, 2026 – 10 AM
November 21, 2026 – 10 AM
December 19, 2026 – 10 AM
February 13, 2027 – 10 AM
February 27, 2027 – 10 AM

10:00 AM Arrival & Orientation ~20 min
10:20 AM What Hiking Really Is ~15 min
10:35 AM Gear & Preparation Basics ~30 min
11:05 AM Trail Planning & Safety ~20 min
11:25 AM On-Trail Practice Hike ~90 min
On trail Mid-Hike Pause & Reflection ~15 min
On trail Environmental Awareness & Ethics ~20 min
1:30 PM Wrap-Up: Planning Your Next Hike ~20 min
1:50 PM Head Home

$75 per participant

You will receive an e-mail requesting payment for your class within 24 hours of your enrollment form submission. Payment must be received to confirm your spot in the class, and classes are generally capped at 12 participants. You will receive a confirmation e-mail when your payment is received with additional information about your class.

Please check your spam mail, and if you do not receive an invoice, e-mail us at firstforestoutventures@gmail.com.

All payments and refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before the class begins.

First Forest Outventures will Provide:

• Sitting pads for time spent in discussion if no seating is available on site. 
• Some snacks (usually a granola bar and bag of chips)
• Water (to fill your own water container)
• Informative Handouts
• Guided Instruction
• A First Forest Outventures vinyl sticker
• Hats / Gloves / handwarmers (as needed in cold weather, limited availability)
• Instructor will carry a first aid kit

What to Bring

• Water bottle
• Sun screen
• Bug spray
• Sunglasses
• Stable shoes with tread
• A small backpack, cross body bag, etc.
• Bandana or headband (optional)
• Activewear clothing, weather appropriate clothing, layers (synthetic or wool fibers are best)
• Jackets, hats, and gloves in cold weather
• A positive attitude, and the desire to learn and have fun

What to Leave at Home

• Children or pets
• Flip flops, sandals (hiking sandals are okay), clogs
• Fashion shoes, dress shoes, crocs, brand new shoes (not broken in)
• Music or headphones (you must be able to hear instruction at all times)
• A bunch of unnecessary gear
• Perfume, cologne, or strong scented sprays
• Jeans or heavy cotton clothing (retains moisture and can magnify heat or cold)
• Drugs or alcohol
• A negative, discriminatory, disrespectful, or threatening attitude

1. Obey all location rules (many hikes will happen in public or private parks with their own rules).
2. You must follow instruction from First Forest Outventures staff at all times.This ensures participant safety, and environmental protection.
3. Stay on the trail and follow trail etiquette taught on the trail.
4. Those who have not pre-enrolled, children under 18, and pets (even if they are very well behaved) are not able to join classes. Trained service animals will be permitted to accompany participants with a disability, but prior notice is required on the enrollment form for planning purposes. Therapy and emotional support animals are not permitted.
5. No headphones or amplified music. 
6. No yelling, screaming, or extremely loud noises or voices unless there is an emergency. Others come to the woods to relax and be in nature, and we want to respect that.
7. Refunds will not be granted for weather related conditions if the class goes on.
8. Bring a positive attitude. No discriminatory, hateful, or threatening statements or behaviors will be tolerated. Participants behaving in this way will be expelled from the class without a refund. 
9. If an emergency or injury happens on the trail and a participant cannot proceed, a prorated refund may be given for any portion of a hike lasting less than 60 minutes.

Do classes go on in bad weather? – While “bad weather” is subjective, the short answer is yes, classes may run in rain or shine. However, they may be cancelled or delayed due to dangerous weather conditions such as high winds, thunder and lightning, extremely heavy rains with chances of flooding, temperatures over 95 degrees or under 40 degrees. 

Can I bring a friend who will pay on site? – No, all participants must have enrolled in the class prior to the event date so First Forest Outventures LLC can review enrollment form details, collect payment online, and pre-plan based on collected information. Please encourage them to attend a future class.

Can I smoke cigarettes? – There will be times before the class, before the hike begins, and after the hike during which participants may smoke. We will not be taking smoke breaks during the hike, but there may be one extended break for water or snacks on the trail during which you may smoke if you have time. Please step away from the group if smoking, as some participants may be sensitive. Please make sure you pack your cigarette butts away and do not litter in the forest. 

What if I am late? – You may join the class when you arrive, but you must be present for all safety portions of the discussion to take part in the activity. No portions of the class will be delayed for late participants. No refunds will be given for late arrival or early departure. 

What about using the bathroom? – In some cases there may be restroom facilities at certain locations. If no restrooms are available, we will go over using the restroom outside respectfully and using leave no trace principles.