Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine

Join Hikers for Palestine at 12pm this Saturday, 9/5/26, for a walk around Lake Merritt in Oakland.

We'll meet at the Lake Merritt Amphitheater, located on Lake Merritt Boulevard between 12th Street and 1st Avenue. This 3.1-mile loop is considered an easy walk, with both paved and unpaved sections, and typically takes between one to one and a half hours to complete. Street parking (both paid and free for up to two hours) is available, along with nearby parking garages. Alternatively, the Lake Merritt BART Station is less than half a mile from the amphitheater, about a 10-minute walk.

Our purpose is to bring visibility to the Palestinian cause in public spaces while nourishing our spirits through community and nature. Bring your keffiyehs, flags, and other symbols of Palestinian solidarity, as well as water, snacks, sunblock, layers, and comfortable walking shoes.

A donation of $5 to $20 is suggested to support Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA), though no one will be turned away for lack of funds; MECA’s staff and trusted local partners in Gaza are on the ground responding to the most urgent needs of children and families, and your contribution can help provide critical medical care, clean water, food, and psychological support. We will be collecting donations on our MECA page at https://secure.everyaction.com/P2P/L41t0naUUESu2R0bKJ6Imw2/bqQafT7VEfGO8gANOhS2QA2