The Forest Society will hold a community gear swap as part of the 5 Hikes Challenge on Saturday, October 26 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Conservation Center in Concord. We want to help make everyone feel welcome in the outdoors with adequate gear for hiking!

Donate gently-used hiking gear for kids or adults (outerwear, backpacks, hiking shoes and boots) in advance of the gear swap on Friday, October 25 during the Forest Society’s business hours (8:30 AM to 5 PM) or bring gear to the swap on Saturday.

Everyone is welcome to take up to three of the donated items. The swap will also include refreshments on the deck, raffle prizes, and a photo op for 5 Hikes Challenge finishers.

Advance registration is encouraged so we can plan ahead for the snacks!

If you want to take part in the free, guided walk at 11 AM within walking distance of the Conservation Center on the floodplain, sign up here.

More details:

• Everyone can donate up to 5 items. Please follow the golden rule: only donate something that you would want to take home yourself (no rips, stains, tears, or damage). Damaged items will be not be swapped. You will not receive a charitable donation receipt.
• Please donate only outerwear (rain jackets, wind breakers, hats, hiking shoes or boots, backpacks) and not clothing or equipment. No winter gear.
• All items that are not taken by 2 PM will be donated to charity. By giving us your item, you release your ownership of it and it will not be returned.
• The recipient is responsible for checking items before taking them. We are not checking or validating the safety and functioning of the items before the swap.