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SUMMARY:BLOOM Fall Walk + Photography Lesson – Rennie’s River Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join Bloom for a fall walk along Rennie’s River Trail\, with a fun photography lesson to capture the beauty of the season.\n\n\nExperience the colours of fall while exploring one of St. John’s most popular urban trails! Bloom Fall Walk & Photography Lesson combines outdoor recreation\, community connection\, and hands-on photography instruction along the scenic Rennie’s River Trail — with a fun photo scavenger hunt and practical tips from a local photographer along the way. \nEvent Details \n📅 Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 \n⏱️ Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm📍 Meeting Point: Former Dominion\, 20 Lake Ave\, St. John’s\, NL A1A 1H4 (the group will follow Rennie’s River Trail toward the Confederation Building)⏱️ Approximately 2 hours | ~7 km return🥾 Trail difficulty: Moderate📸 Photography Instructor: Local photographer David Eguiguren🎟️ Space is limited — advance registration required \nWhat’s included: \nA guided walk along Rennie’s River Trail \nA photo scavenger hunt spotting fall colours\, trees\, plants\, and local landmarks \nHands-on photography tips and lessons along the way (no obligation to join in — bring a smartphone\, camera\, or whatever you have!) \nFrequent stops for conversation\, learning\, and enjoying the surroundings \nWhat to bring & event format:Feel free to bring your digital camera\, phone\, or any device that can take photographs! Our facilitator will teach concepts and rules aplicable to any device you have for photography. \nDavid will start with a short lesson before the walk with key points to improve your photography style and what to look out for! After that\, the walk will start applying the tips given. \nWho Is This Event For? \nThis is a relaxed\, low-pressure way to slow down\, get outdoors\, and connect with your community while learning a new skill. If you’ve ever wanted to get better at photography but never took the leap\, if you’re always the one taking photos for social media and want your shots to actually look good\, if you love a good excuse to get outside in the fall\, or if you’re newer to the city and looking for an easy\, low-pressure way to meet people. No experience needed — just bring your phone or camera and curiosity. This event is open to all Community members\, ages 10+. \n \nWhat You’ll Leave With \nA stronger connection to your local community\, some new photography skills\, a memory card full of fall photos\, and new connections made along the trail. \nGood to Know \n\nRegistration required — space is limited.\nAge restriction: 10+ years.\nWhat to bring: Comfortable walking or hiking shoes\, warm layers for October weather\, a rain jacket if needed\, a reusable water bottle\, and a smartphone or camera for the photography lesson (fully charged\, with storage space available).\nReturn arrangements and the final route will be shared with registered participants ahead of the event.\n\nWe can’t wait to explore the trail\, learn together\, and soak up the fall colours with you! 🍂 \n \nWhat Is BLOOM? \nBLOOM is Amal Unite & Empower’s free wellness program\, offering nature activities\, art\, peer support\, and social drop-ins that help people connect\, recharge\, and feel at home in our community. BLOOM brings together people from different backgrounds to learn\, enjoy themselves\, and build friendships that continue beyond a single event. BLOOM is open to newcomers and the broader community. Brought to you by Amal Unite & Empower\, with generous support from IRCC\, the North Pine Foundation\, and JIG (Department of Jobs\, Immigration & Growth)\, the North Pine Foundation\, and JIG (Department of Jobs\, Immigration & Growth) \n🔔 Important: One-Time Participant Form (Required)To help us continue offering free wellness activities to the community\, we ask all participants to complete a short one-time information form. This is a requirement from our funders and helps us keep Bloom running at no cost to you. The information is confidential and used only for reporting and planning.👉 Please fill out the form before attending an activity: https://qx0bg.share.hsforms.com/2QkdtyUk1Rnq6VA5_MEBIZg \nIf the form isn’t completed in advance\, you may not be able to participate—so thank you for taking a moment to support this important step. \nParticipant Expectations and Code of Conduct:To help create a safe and welcoming space for everyone\, we ask all participants to: \n\nBe respectful of others’ boundaries and comfort levels\nAsk for consent before taking photos or recordings\nAvoid personal or intrusive questions\nRespect privacy and shared experiences\nFollow guidance from facilitators and staff\n\nWe are committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive environment. Bloom reserves the right to remove participants from a session if these guidelines are not followed. By registering\, participants agree to these guidelines. \nScent Free Policy:Some participants have strong allergies to perfumes\, colognes\, and other scented products. To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone\, please avoid wearing strong perfumes\, colognes\, or heavily scented lotions to class. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. \n📸 Photography & Video Notice:Photos or videos may be taken during Bloom events to help promote our programming. By attending\, you consent to this use. If you’d prefer not to be photographed\, please let a staff member know when you arrive. \nFeel free to reach out to us at bloom@amalnl.ca for more information or any inquiries you may have.
URL:https://amalue.ca/event/bloom-fall-walk-photography-lesson-rennies-river-trail/
LOCATION:Rennies River Trail\, Rennies River Trail\, St. John's\, NL\, Canada
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