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Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, September 14, 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, September 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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

Intro to Indoor Climbing

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Learn the fundamentals of indoor climbing in a small and supportive group environment.

Climbing Skills Series: Gym to Crag (Intro to Outdoor Sport Climbing)

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

While indoor sport climbing is still risky, it is conducted in a controlled environment that makes it feel accessible. At face value, outdoor sport climbing looks very similar. This workshop highlights the differences and bridges the gap.

Coffee & Climb

Date: Friday, September 18, 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, September 21, 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, September 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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

Indoor Sport Climbing Workshop

Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: All Day

Led by experienced Climbing Wall Instructors, this workshop will introduce the fundamentals of indoor sport lead climbing and belaying in a single-day, in-person format.

Women On the Wall

Date: Friday, September 25, 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!

Climbing Skills Series: Knots

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Learn the common knots that are essential to your outdoor climber's toolbox.

Climbing Skills Series: Gym to Crag (Intro to Outdoor Sport Climbing)

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

While indoor sport climbing is still risky, it is conducted in a controlled environment that makes it feel accessible. At face value, outdoor sport climbing looks very similar. This workshop highlights the differences and bridges the gap.

Indoor Sport Climbing Workshop

Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time: All Day

Led by experienced Climbing Wall Instructors, this workshop will introduce the fundamentals of indoor sport lead climbing and belaying in a single-day, in-person format.

Sleeping Bear Dunes Day Trip

Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time: All Day

Join us for a day trip to Sleeping Bear dunes! Full day to include travel, hiking, sand dune climbs, seeing the fall colors, and stopping at the visitor center.

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, September 28, 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, September 29, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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

Intro to Indoor Climbing

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Learn the fundamentals of indoor climbing in a small and supportive group environment.

Intro to Backpacking- Manistee River Trail

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: All Day

Take your first step into backcountry adventure on our Intro to Backpacking Overnight Trip along Michigan's scenic Manistee River Trail. Designed for beginners!

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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

Coffee & Climb

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

Join us for a morning climbing session and light refreshments!

Climbing Skills Series: Top Rope Anchors

Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

This hybrid online/ in-person workshop will give climbers a foundation of anchor building knowledge that can be applied in many nearby climbing areas.

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