Celebrating Persian Nature’s day in nature: Potluck

**Event:** 148n**Type:** Potluck gathering in naturen**Gathering location:**nWe will meet at the trailhead. Use only Google Maps for navigation.n[https://maps.app.goo.gl/Nm1L1MDksa8Y8wCv7?g_st=i](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Nm1L1MDksa8Y8wCv7?g_st=i)n37.3643, -122.19093nn**Event Overview:**nThis special event is to celebrate “Sizdah Bedar” with NO hiking.nSizdah Bedar is a Persian festival that takes place on the thirteenth day of the Persian New Year, which usually falls on April 1st or 2nd. It is a day for people to go outside and enjoy nature, typically by having a picnic with friends and family.nnIn Persian culture, it is believed that spending the thirteenth day outdoors will bring good luck and ward off bad luck for the rest of the year. People often play games and sing songs, and some even tie blades of grass into knots to symbolize their hopes for the coming year.nSizdah Bedar is a cherished tradition in Persian culture, and it serves as a reminder to appreciate the beauty of nature and to spend time with loved ones.nn**Be Prepared:**nBring your own delicious food, utensils, water, cards to play with, and a good sense of humor.n**Parking:**nThere is ample parking at the site. Carpooling is recommended and greatly appreciated to conserve energy! The park requires an entrance fee.nn**Do Not Attend** if you’re experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have compromised immune systems, or if you’ve been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19.nn**Legal Disclaimers:**nBy voluntarily joining us for any event, you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE Nature Bloomers organizers, hosts and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action arising in whole or in part out of our events. Your attendance implies your consent to be in the photos and videos.