What we’re about
Solar Outdoors is a Southeast Michigan based club with more than 400 members. Founded in 1975, Solar Outdoors remains dedicated to helping its members enjoy nature and outdoor activities.
Membership in the club is required for full access to our Meetup site. Annual dues are $6 for individuals. Please read further if you are interested in becoming a club member. Questions about membership can be directed to [email protected].
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Solar Outdoors members themselves organize workshops and events in which other members can participate. Whether you are a beginner or experienced wilderness enthusiast, you will find workshops, activities, and trips for all skill levels and many different interests including--but certainly not limited to!--backpacking, day hiking, bicycling, cross-country skiing, paddling, orienteering, wildflower and tree identification, whitewater rafting, and geocaching. Solar Outdoors members can also borrow gear from our store of packs, sleeping bags and pads, stoves, and other outdoor equipment for an annual member fee of $35.
To learn more about Solar Outdoors and its activities we encourage you to visit our website, www.solaroutdoors.org. There you will find a calendar of upcoming workshops and events. These sources give more information about who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We also welcome anyone interested in the club to attend our monthly meetings, held at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 27475 Five Mile Road, just west of Inkster Road, in Livonia on the last Tuesday of every month (except December) at 7 pm. SOLAR is not affiliated with St. Paul's or any other religious institution. Directions are available here: http://solaroutdoors.com/solarmeetings.html. The business meeting is followed by a program on a topic of general interest to our members.
Solar Outdoors uses Meetup as a tool of convenience for our members to quickly get information about upcoming classes and activities and to sign up and pay for these events online. That's why our Meetup group is restricted to paid members of the club and non-members have very limited access.
Once you have checked us out online and, we hope, in person by attending one of our monthly meetings, you can decide if becoming a member is right for you. If so, you can join the club by downloading the membership form (http://solaroutdoors.com/downloads/S.O.L.A....), filling it out, and either submitting it with a check for the dues payment at one of the meetings or mailing both to the address listed on the bottom of the membership form. Once you are a club member you will have access to this Meetup group.
Thank you for your interest in Solar Outdoors. We hope to meet you soon.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Huckleberry Railroad and Crossroads Village Holiday Buffet and Train RideHuckleberry Railroad and Crossroads Village, Flint, MI
Join Us to celebrate the spirit of the season at Crossroads Village, where a historic village comes alive with holiday magic for an unforgettable experience. Indulge in the enchantment of twinkling lights, artisan crafting, and timeless holiday activities for the whole family. Enjoy an evening ride on the historical 1800s Huckleberry Railroad, or walk through the streets filled with classic decorations capturing Christmas past with Santa waiting to say hello. You’re sure to find gifts for everyone on your holiday list this season.
The plan is to enjoy the buffet dinner at 5:00pm and then take a train ride at 6:40pm. **YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE TICKETS YOURSELF, IN ADVANCE, BY BOOKING ON-LINE: https://geneseecountyparks.org/christmas-holiday-magic/
When booking, please be careful to book the times above if you want to be with the rest of the group. Note: you will have 2 items in your “shopping cart”; 1 for the 5:00pm buffet and another for the train/village combo for 6:40pm.Price: Tickets for the train and park entrance are from $25- $27 per person and the buffet dinner is between $17 - $20, depending on your age.
Address
6140 N. Bray Rd, Flint, MI 48505
We will meet at 5:00 for dinner at the restaurant.Host: Leslie Cordova at [email protected] or (248) 421-2080
Please note that registering/rsvping here does NOT secure your tickets for the dinner/train ride.**
- Lantern Hike at Island Lake State Park (about 5 miles)Island Lake Picnic Grounds, Brighton, MI
We will meet in the Kent Lake Beach/Hickory Ridge Trail parking lot at 4:15 and hike promptly at 4:30. We will hike approximately 4 miles to the bonfire and warm up. From there, we will hike the last mile on the lighted lantern path back to the parking lot.
Please bring a headlamp or flashlight as some of this hike will be in the dark.
At previous lantern hikes, there was a bonfire; hot chocolate was available with donation.
Host: Leslie Cordova [email protected]