BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GayOut//Event Export//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:321833@gayout.com DTSTAMP:20261014T154133Z DTSTART:20270313T100000Z DTEND:20270313T150000Z SUMMARY:Connect Outdoors Frankston | Free Community Day DESCRIPTION:Connect Outdoors — Frankston is a free\\, relaxed outdoor c ommunity day designed to bring LGBTQIA+ people and allies together in nat ure — no camping experience required\\, just come as you are.\\nThis ev ent is proudly supported by the Social Inclusion Action Group (SIAG) Fran kston.\\nWhat to expect:\\nGroup games\\, competitions and icebreakers ho sted by the wonderful Cassidy La Crème\\nA community storytelling sessio n around a mock campfire\\nWing It: An Urban Bird Walk — Learn to spot\ \, identify and listen for the birds around us in the gardens with the wo nderful Bushland Restoration Specialist\\, Clayton Fenech\\nA beginner ca mp skills session facilitated by Each WILD — perfect for first-timers c urious about camping\\nA grazing station with dietary inclusive food\\nPi cnic mats and cushions on the grass for a relaxed\\, picnic-style atmosph ere\\nPlenty of unstructured time to connect\\, laugh and enjoy being out doors together\\nTarget participants:\\nLGBTQIA+ adults and allies in the Frankston community\\nPeople who feel socially isolated or who have neve r felt the outdoors was for them\\nFirst-timers to outdoor community even ts\\nThis is an adults-only (18+) event. Entry is free. No prior outdoor experience is required.\\nLocation:\\nFor safety and privacy reasons\\, t he exact location will be provided only to confirmed ticket holders via e mail after registration. Please check your junk or spam folder if you don ’\\;t see it in your inbox.\\nKnow before you go:\\nLight grazing fo od will be provided. Please contact us at hello@ootandabootoutdoors.org.a u to discuss any dietary requirements in advance\\nThe event takes place in an outdoor environment which may involve uneven ground. We encourage y ou to contact us in advance if you have any accessibility needs\\nThis is an alcohol-free event\\nDogs and other pets are not permitted due to our insurance\\, though registered assistance animals are welcome\\nOot & \\; Aboot events are grounded in respect\\, inclusion and care. We aim to create spaces where LGBTQIA+ people and allies feel safe\\, welcome and supported. If you’\\;re looking for a gentle way to reconnect with n ature and community\\, we’\\;d love to have you join us.\\nWho is th is event for?\\nThis event is for LGBTQIA+ adults and allies in the Frank ston community and surrounding areas. We especially welcome first-timers to outdoor events and anyone who has never felt the outdoors was for them . It’\\;s an adults-only (18+) event and no prior outdoor experience is required.\\nDo I need any outdoor experience?\\nNot at all. This even t is designed to be welcoming for everyone\\, whether you’\\;re an e xperienced camper or have never spent time outdoors in a community settin g. Just come as you are.\\nWhat food is provided?\\nWe’\\;ll have a grazing station with a selection of dietary inclusive options. As a 100% volunteer-run charity\\, we’\\;re not able to guarantee accommodatio n of specific dietary or allergy requirements. Please contact us in advan ce at hello@ootandabootoutdoors.org.au if you have dietary needs.\\nIs th is event accessible for people with mobility needs?\\nThe event takes pla ce at a public botanic garden which includes some uneven ground and grass areas. We encourage you to contact us in advance at hello@ootandabootout doors.org.au to discuss whether this event is right for you. If you feel you may need support on the day\\, we encourage you to bring a carer or s upport person.\\nCan I bring alcohol?\\nThis is an alcohol-free event.\\n Are pets allowed?\\nUnfortunately we’\\;re unable to accommodate pet s\\, though registered assistance animals are welcome.\\nWill I get the e xact location after booking?\\nThe event is held at a public botanic gard en in Frankston. The exact address and entry point will be shared with co nfirmed ticket holders via email after registration.\\nWhat should I brin g?\\nWe recommend bringing:\\nComfortable clothing and footwear suitable for being outdoors\\nSun protection — hat\\, sunscreen\\nA water bottle \\nAny personal snacks or items you need\\nA detailed information email w ill be sent to all confirmed ticket holders at least 10 days before the e vent.\\nIs the venue open to the public?\\nYes — the event takes place in a public botanic garden which remains open to other members of the pub lic during our event. We will have a designated area for our group but th e gardens are a shared public space.\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/asia-aus/au stralia/melbourne/events/connect-outdoors-frankston-free-community-day-20 27-03-13 LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre URL:https://www.gayout.com/asia-aus/australia/melbourne/events/connect-outdoors-frankston-free-community-day-2027-03-13 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR