Improve your outdoor skills

Women in the Outdoors Series

Do you wish you could improve your outdoor skills in a welcoming, women-only environment? Ready to make some new friends to adventure with? Sign up for the Women in the Outdoors Series today! 

In this series, we aim to guide you toward cultivating knowledge, discovering new friends, and gaining experience in various outdoor skills. Join our female instructors on the trail, on the range, and the water as we build confidence and community together in an inclusive environment. 

This three-season series will kick off during Women’s History Month and occur each month following through October. Sign up for one, a few, or all eight! Please dress appropriately for the weather and terrain. Classes are for women ages 16 and over.

When

March - October

When & Where

Various Great Parks destinations


Classes

Archery Basics: Compound Bow
March 23 | 1 – 3 p.m. | Winton Woods | Adventure Outpost

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Archery Basics: Recurve Bow
April 21 | 1 – 3 p.m. | Winton Woods | Adventure Outpost

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Land Navigation
May 25 | 10 a.m. – noon | Winton Woods | Fitness Trail

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Kayak Basics: Flatwater
June 29 | 1 – 3:30 p.m. | Winton Woods | Adventure Outpost

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Canoe Basics: Flatwater
July 27 | 1 – 3:30 p.m. | Winton Woods | Adventure Outpost

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Stand-Up Paddleboard Basics: Flatwater
Aug. 24 | 1 – 3 p.m. | Campbell Lakes Preserve

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Kayak Basics: River Fundamentals
Sept. 21 | 10 - 3 p.m. | TBD depending on river conditions

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Backcountry Cooking & Celebration 
Oct. 19 | 1 - 3 p.m. | Winton Woods | Adventure Outpost

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A valid motor vehicle permit is required for all Great Parks.