QUEERY

Queer Unity, Environmental Education, and Recreation for Youth

QUEERY is a nature club for queer and questioning middle and high school youth.

This free monthly program provides a space where participants can learn outdoor skills, build community, and explore how queerness manifests in the natural world. Monthly attendance is strongly encouraged so the group can form a strong bond and sense of camaraderie.

QUEERY is a welcoming space for individuals with disabilities. Please do not shy away from participating! We will shape our programming according to the group's varying needs to ensure that activities are accessible for all.

Upcoming Meetings

Oct: Welcome & Fall Colors Walk
Saturday, October 12, 2024
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Nov: Nature Journaling

Dec: Birding

Support Our Fundraiser

We are grateful to have received funds from the Minnesota DNR No Child Left Inside Grant Program to support our efforts. All donations to this fundraiser will help us match the grant (which is a requirement). Please help us reach our goal of $10,500!

Donate Here

Meet the Program Leader

Heron Mahr (they/them)

Heron Mahr is a trans non-binary naturalist, youth educator, and community engagement professional who enjoys hiking, camping, backpacking, birding, kayaking, and all things nature! They are proud to be an openly queer person working in the environmental field. Heron is passionate about preserving natural areas and bringing people together for learning, connection, and change. Throughout their career, they have worked with various non-profits, libraries, and schools in Southeastern Minnesota and the Twin Cities. Heron is particularly invested in increasing widespread access to green spaces and outdoor skill-building, especially for queer youth. They are finishing their Environmental Education Certificate at Hamline University and earned a B.A. in Theatre from Gustavus Adolphus College.