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• Soul Trak Holiday Party!

  • When
    13 Dec 2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    4722 14th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20011
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  Soul Trak Holiday Party 

  December 13th, 2024 
  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  As we approach the holiday season, we invite you to come together with us for a memorable evening of reflection and celebration. This event will not only mark the close of an incredible year but also serve as an opportunity to honor the remarkable individuals—our dedicated volunteers and generous donors—whose support has been the cornerstone of our success in 2024.

  Throughout the year, we’ve accomplished so much together, and now it’s time to pause, celebrate, and acknowledge the collective efforts that have made a difference. This celebration is our way of saying "thank you" to the heart of our organization—those who give their time, resources, and passion to help us thrive.

  A highlight of the evening will be a special spotlight on the Environmental Leadership Cohort's 2024 initiatives. We’ll take a deep dive into the innovative projects and transformative community efforts led by this dynamic group. This year’s initiatives have not only fostered growth within the Environmental Leadership Cohort but also made a lasting impact on the environment and the communities we serve. We’ll celebrate their achievements and recognize the incredible commitment that has powered this year's successes.

  We hope you’ll join us for this unforgettable evening of celebration, gratitude, and inspiration. Together, we’ll reflect on all we’ve achieved, honor the people who made it possible, and look forward to the bright future we are building together.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Top Rope Climbing Meetup

  • When
    10 Jan 2025
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Movement Crystal City 1235 S Clark St, Arlington, VA 22202
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  Top Rope Climbing Meetup at Movement Crystal City

  Friday, January 10, 2025
  1235 S Clark St, Arlington VA

  Come meet up with Soul Trak climbers old and new to climb on top rope! Whether you are an experienced climber and are able to belay, or are new to climbing on belay, we will all climb and mingle with each other. Find a new climbing partner or come with your belay partner! 

  This meetup coincides with Movement Crystal City's Open House, so entry will be free for all registrants. 

  
  

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• Nature Every Month: Soul Trak Film Fest

  • When
    11 Jan 2025
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    4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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    Address
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  Join us for an Evening of Environmental Films

  November 16, 2024
  4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

  We are excited to invite you to a special evening focused on environmental sustainability, advocacy, and empowering people of color to explore and connect with outdoor spaces. This event will showcase films that highlight the beauty of nature and the importance of preserving our planet while also celebrating diverse voices in outdoor spaces. 

  We’ll be showcasing a selection of impactful films, highlighting topics of environmental justice, sustainability, and the diverse communities that are leading the way in conservation and outdoor exploration. Please bring a blanket, chair and a mug - we will provide snacks and drinks! 

  We hope you can join us for a night of film, community, and fun as we come together to learn, reflect, and be inspired by stories of environmental stewardship and inclusivity.

  
  

  People Rising: Ivy City 

  People Rising: Ivy City chronicles the active fight to close National Engineering Products (NEP), a chemical facility that has polluted the air with the smell of formaldehyde and burning tar since the 1930s. 

  Wood Hood

  Wood Hood is a 2022 short documentary film that follows a 15-year-old New York City skateboarder who goes on a weekend camping trip with a mentorship program. 

  Troubled Tributary: MD Patuxent River

  Troubled Tributary: MD Patuxent River is a 2022 film about the Patuxent River, a major tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. The film examines the issues that impact the river's water quality; and follows Fred Tutman, the Patuxent Riverkeeper, who discusses how environmental injustice affects the river's banks and how minority communities are disproportionately impacted by poor water quality.

  
  

  Grounded: Black Canary

  Grounded: Black Canary is a short documentary that explores the Black Canary 030 collective in Berlin and their work to reclaim nature for the city's BIPOC and FLINTA population. 

  
  

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• January Kayaking Pool Session

  • When
    14 Jan 2025
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Piney Branch Elementary 7510 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
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  Join Soul Trak and the Canoe Cruisers Association (CCA) at the pool to gain comfort and confidence in a kayak while in a safe, supportive environment for practicing.

  Volunteers from CCA will provide gear (life jacket/PFD, boats, and paddles) as well as guidance and pointers to practice maneuvering in a kayak. By practicing in a pool, participants gain confidence in rolling and exiting a kayak while in the water. Participants will have the opportunity to meet experienced kayakers, learn about whitewater kayaking, and gain confidence in a kayak in preparation for outdoor adventures! No experience necessary, just come ready to get wet and with enthusiasm to practice! These pool sessions will prepare participants to take the Soul Trak Whitewater Kayaking Class in July on the Potomac River in conjunction with Calleva River School.

  Soul Trak will be offering 4 total pool sessions in the months January, February and March. Due to limited volunteer and gear capacity, there will be a registration limit of 5 participants per session. If the session is full, we encourage you to try signing up for the next session or get on the waitlist as availability might open up. Registration for each session will close a week from the session date. 

  In order to complete your registration and secure your spot, there is a $10 event membership fee to be paid through the Canoe Cruisers Association.

  
  

  Registration Requirements:

  1. Register here with Soul Trak, making sure to fill out the Participant Agreement (Google Form), and indicate your approximate sizing (for PFD and kayak sizing). 

  2. Register on CCA's website. Registration on CCA's website is $10. 

  3. Sign the American Canoe Association (ACA) waiver, which will be linked through CCA registration. 

  If you have any questions about registration, please reach out to junko@soultrak.com.

  
  

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• January Bouldering Night

  • When
    19 Jan 2025
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    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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    Address
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  Soul Trak Social Bouldering Nights

  DC Bouldering Project
  Sunday, January 19, 2025
  1611 Eckington Pl. #150 NE
  Washington, DC 20002

  Join us at our monthly climbing nights at DC Bouldering Project. Climbing nights take place on the THIRD Sunday of every month.  The best part is, the first 25 Soul Trak guests receive free entry and rentals! Anyone after that will pay an entry fee of $15 but will receive free rentals.

  Bouldering Nights are a monthly event where bouldering enthusiasts can climb with others at their own pace and on their own courses with the support of Soul Trak Volunteer leads. 

  Please be sure to arrive ten minutes early to give time to check in and receive rentals. Meet us at the table behind the check in desk, where we will do a Soul Trak Circle with short intros at 4:00 pm. For new climbers, there will be an short Intro to Bouldering Project class at 4:15. The purpose of this class is to introduce new and experienced climbers to Bouldering Project, go over fall zones, and introduce climbing etiquette to the group. 

  We will then head to the climbing area, where new climbers can connect with experienced climbers for an introduction to bouldering. We will regroup at 5:00 pm for a group photo!

  If you have never been to DC Bouldering Project, please sign the waiver here:

  https://boulderingproject.com/sign-a-waiver/

  
  

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• US Virgin Islands Service Week

  • Start
    2 Mar 2025
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    7:00 AM
  • End
    9 Mar 2025
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    9:00 PM
  • Location
    USVI National Park, St. John
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  Soul Trak Service Week in Virgin Islands National Park

  Soul Trak will be hosting its annual Soul Trak Leader Service Week again this year in the US Virgin Islands. Virgin Islands National Park, occupying 60% of the island of St. John and thousands of acres of coral reef and underwater habitat, provides protection for tropical and migrating birds, fish, corals, marine life, and 800 species of plants, many of which are unique to the islands. The park also preserves and teaches the history of enslaved peoples on sugar plantations, as well as indigenous people who lived on the islands. Volunteers contribute to the preservation and protection of this precious ecosystem and important cultural history, while also enjoying the parks beautiful beaches and marine life. 

  The week will consist of exciting activities and workshops led by both Soul Trak staff and program partners. This is a great opportunity to deepen our bonding experience as a network of outdoor leaders, further our learning around leadership and diversity, and continue to engage in outdoor recreational activities that promote teamwork, skill building, and expand our tolerance for adversity. This program will be made available for the Environmental Leadership Cohort, College Ambassador Cohort, Soul Trak Volunteers and Soul Trak Members.

  We are partnering with the Friends of Virgin Islands National Park and will be part of their volunteer Trail Crew. The Virgin Islands National Park is on the Island of St. John.

  
  

  Featured Service Projects:

  Trail Maintenance

  Restoration Work

  Planting

  Ruins Clearing

  Archaeology

  
  

  Itinerary:

  Service Days: 8:30-2:30 pm

  Sunday: Arrival

  Mon-Tues: Service days

  Wednesday: Recreation/off day

  Thur-Fri: Service days

  Saturday: Recreation/off day (Group excursion possible)

  Sunday: Departure

  
  

  Registration fee: $250

  All programs, equipment, and lodging will be covered by the registration fee. This payment will secure your spot in the service week program. Costs that are not included (participants will need to cover) include airfare, ground transportation, day off excursions, and food for the week.  Deposits/cancellations for this program are non-refundable under any circumstance. 

  
  

  All registrants will be required to fill out the Soul Trak Overnight Form and agreement, which will be distributed once registration is confirmed. There will be 2 mandatory pre-trip orientations:

  Wednesday January 15, 2025, 6:30-7:30p, Location TBD

  Wednesday February 19, 2025, 6:30-7:30p, Location TBD

  
  

  Participants are responsible for booking their own airfare to and from St. Thomas (STT).

  Last day to register with deposit: January 12

  Last day to book flights: February 15

  Deposits are final and non-refundable.

  
  

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