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Smoky Mountains National Park - OA Fall Break Trip

Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: All Day

Trade the classroom for the trail and spend Fall Break exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park!

Climbing Skills Series: Top Managed Systems

Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Build on the previous workshops with the skills to belay from the top of a climb as opposed to the bottom.

Bike Breakdown Session 2

Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

A drop-in style volunteer opportunity helping OA break down the inventory of abandoned/ broken bikes.

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature.

Weekly Hikes (on campus)

Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Come join us for weekly hikes every Tuesday on the trails around campus!

Coffee & Climb

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a morning climbing session and light refreshments!

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature.

28th Bring Your Own Beta Bouldering Competition

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: All Day

GVSU Climbing Center's 28th Annual Bouldering Competition. Open to the general public!

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature.

Dehydrated Meal Social Sampler

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Ever wonder what hikers and campers eat out on the trail? Come hang out at the climbing wall to sample a variety of dehydrated meals and learn how to prepare them for your next outdoor adventure!

Women On the Wall

Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Learn about climbing and hang out in a fun and inviting space surrounded by women and anyone who identifies as female or non-binary. In addition to some rad climbing, we aim to have a variety of snacks, music, etc. at each gathering!

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, November 23, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature.

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, November 30, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature.

Wilderness State Park Winter Retreat

Date: Friday, December 4, 2026
Time: All Day

Escape campus for a weekend of winter adventure and relaxation at Wilderness State Park, one of Michigan's most beautiful natural areas!

Coffee & Climb

Date: Friday, December 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a morning climbing session and light refreshments!

Coffee & Climb

Date: Monday, December 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a morning climbing session and light refreshments!

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