Wildflowers- Women’s Outdoor Collective

The Wildflowers’ Club

Join us on a journey of discovery, peace, and sisterhood. The Wildflowers’ club is a space for the ladies of AWI to reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

Weekend Hikes
We offer weekly weekend ladies-only hikes rotating between the Inland Empire and Orange County areas. These outings might include moderately challenging hikes or mornings of more carefree wandering with activities such as nature journaling and poetry writing.
Meeting time is usually a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday between 6:00-7:00 am depending on where we are meeting and sunrise. We hit the trail on time and if you are late, you end up playing a nice fun game of hike and go seek…
​Most hikes are about 2 hours.

Day Trips
We offer 2 annual ladies-only day trips including destinations such as Anza Borrego desert state park, Joshua Tree National Park, and Lake Arrowhead.

Camping/Backpacking
We offer 1 annual overnight trip, rotating between camping and backpacking. These weekends are full of adventure, camaraderie, games, and reflection all set in the beautiful outdoors.

Our Motto is
Explore, Connect, Create and GROW..

Who is leading the hike? Scroll down to see our current leaders.

Once you’ve hiked enough with us and feel comfortable, you can also lead hikes on trails we have already done. The best way to learn after all is to teach. The best way to find happiness is to give back.

Can kids come? No, this is for ladies only 18+. Babies/infants who cannot walk yet are welcome to come as long as you’re carrying them on the hike.

Can I bring friends with me who are not signed up? No, if your friends wish to come, they may sign up through our website and are welcome to join.

WILDFLOWERS CLUB REGISTRATION

Please fill out the form below to register.

    MEET YOUR WILDFLOWERS LEADERSHIP TEAM

    Khadeeja Abdullah - Hike Leader
    Khadeeja loves going on extremely long hikes, camping with family and friends, and spending quality time with her family. This passion for sustainability and desire to connect to nature and community is what brought her to help co-found the Art and Wilderness Institute. This same passion spurs her desire to help get women outside and connected with the world around us.
    Annan Aboul-Nasr - Hike Leader
    Annan Aboul-Nasr is a Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Twin and Aunt. She grew up in Southern California where she currently resides with her family. Her Grandmother was a nature enthusiast who instilled in her a connection and love for flowers, plants and trees. She is a new leader with the Art and Wilderness Institute’s ladies hiking program where she is learning and sharing as she goes.
    Syma Aslam - Hike Leader
    Syma’s genuine sincerity and thirst for knowledge is what got her interested in the outdoors and sparked her passion to help co-found the Art and Wilderness Institute. She is a passionate baker and can often be spotted showing up with a basked of freshly baked bread and butter cut out into little heart shapes. Her attention to detail and strong sense of ethics is what gives her the ability to have a strong role in every part of our organization.
    Fatima Khan - Hike Leader
    Fatima Khan loves being outdoors, walking, hiking, and appreciating the beautiful creation all around us. She has a passion for science and enjoys sharing and teaching with others. When she is not out exploring nature, she is making the best hot chocolate you have ever tried, and teaching science.
    Amina Mustafa - Hike Leader
    Amina Mustafa, AKA Creative Formula, is nicknamed “supermom” around here. She can be found doing practically anything you can imagine with a baby slinged onto her! She uses her talents of exceptional creativity through photography as well as multi-media.
    Ruby Qureshi - Hike Leader
    Ruby is our gem of a leader. She brings so much heart and joy to every space she is in. She is always around observing and jumping in just where she is of most help. She is always showing up to support those around her inside and outside AWI activities, and present on hikes as beautiful camaraderie, fun, and support.
    Sanah Qureshi - Leader Orientation & Trainer Hike Leader

    Nurturing mother of two,
    A compassionate sister to three,
    Making the ‘rents proud of as can be,
    Loving plants and nature so utterly,
    An AWI hiking leader meant to be.
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    CRNA by day and singing at night,
    Trying to do what is right, Even if the day wasn’t all bright,
    Allah’s got it and it’s always alright.

    Frequently balancing a busy plate,
    Continuously learning not just by fate,
    True wealth is in sharing from my one’s own crate, Preparing for the day when presenting at the gate.

    Rania Siddiq - Hike Leader

    Rania Siddiq is a gem of a woman. She embodies beautiful grace, patience, passion, humility, and enthusiasm in all she does. She brings that to all the Wildflower experiences and makes them that much more special! She is a teacher and outdoor enthusiast. She loves learning and educating about the environment, leading hikes, and exploring anyplace wild.

    Sama Wareh - Hike Leader

    ​Sama has a strong passion for the outdoors and the environment. Her vision of sharing her passion with the community in a way that channels a deep and meaningful connection is what sparked the creation of the Art and Wilderness Institute. Her philosophy of instilling MAGIC into the learning experience is at the heart of all classes taught at AWI.
    She has been in the environmental education field for over 15 years and has served in all capacities.
    ​Along with Khadeeja and Syma, Sama is a co-founder of the Art and Wilderness Institute.