JACKSON, Wyo. — Following a successful summer picnic, another gender diversity celebration picnic will be held this Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Art Association of Jackson Hole multipurpose studio and deck.
Event organizer, Cheyenne Syvertson-Hagestuen said the goal of the event is to connect people with gender-diverse identities and share the message to everyone that our gender-diverse community members are seen and celebrated.
“Everywhere there are people there is a diversity of gender identity, experience, and expression,” Syvertson-Hagestuen said.
In July, the first gender diversity picnic was held. It was the first public-facing event of its kind in the Jackson community. A diversity of ages and identities turned out for the event. “One thing that came out of that picnic was a resounding request from attendees to do it again,” Syvertson-Hagestuen said.
Syverston-Hagestuen is a licensed psychotherapist in Jackson who specializes in gender-informed care for gender-diverse clients.
“Research continues to reflect that health outcomes for gender diverse youth and adults greatly improve when they feel affirmed in their gender identity,” they said, “This event and future events like it are about creating positive, supportive community spaces for our gender diverse community members.”
The event will be held from 1-4 p.m.
More information about gender identity topics can be found at genderspecrum.org.
