Join us for Kindling Collective’s annual fundraiser: Queer Outside, stories of queer adventure, joy, fear, growth, and discovery in nature. We'll gather for an evening of stories, community building, and  tasty food and drinks at Oxbow Blending & Bottling on December 9th, 2026.

Kindling Collective is a queer-centered gear library and education center supporting people in growing and sustaining relationships with the natural world and each other. Your support  allows us to offer low-cost outdoor events and trips for queer and BIPOC folks throughout Maine; provide our community access to high-quality outdoor gear; and adequately compensate our employees and instructors.