Hike and Sunprinting at Lake Artemesia

Hike and Sunprinting at Lake Artemesia is an outdoor afternoon hosted by the LGBTQ+ Equity Center. Participants will meet at the center, walk along the Paint Branch Trail to Lake Artemesia, and enjoy a picnic, a sun-printing workshop, and other outdoor activities.

The hike covers approximately 5–6 miles and may include uneven terrain. The event is part of NextNOW Fest, the University of Maryland’s multi-day arts festival featuring performances and other experiences by artists from around the country and the UMD campus. The festival is open to the general public.

When: Friday, September 11, 2026

Showtimes: 1:00–5:00 p.m.

Tickets: Free

Venue: Meet at the LGBTQ+ Equity Center, Marie Mount Hall, 2411 Marie Mount Hall, before walking to Lake Artemesia.

Activities: Guided walk along Paint Branch Trail, picnic at Lake Artemesia, sun-printing workshop, and additional outdoor activities.

Distance: Approximately 5–6 miles, including potentially uneven terrain.

RSVP: Registration is requested at go.umd.edu/LakeHikeRSVP.

Weather note: If it rains, the event will be rescheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026.

Accessibility: Guests with access needs or accommodation requests can contact lgbtq@umd.edu. The Clarice lists wheelchair-accessible seating, size-inclusive seating, large-print programs, assisted-listening devices, adult and child-friendly sensory packs, and quiet spaces among its accessibility services. ASL interpretation, audio description, and captioning are available for select events or by request at least six weeks in advance.