“Welcome to WANDER – Women And Non-Binary individuals Deepening their Environmental Relationships, an empowering hands-on program that provides accessible and practical knowledge in various outdoor activities.
WANDER is an invitation to explore, learn, and thrive in the great outdoors. Our workshops cover outdoor skills such as shelter building, campfire cooking, fire building, foraging, wildlife identification, and more! This program is designed for participants 16 and up; no prior experience is necessary, and complete beginners are encouraged to attend.
Our workshops foster an inclusive, non-competitive atmosphere where participants feel encouraged to further their journey outdoors. Research indicates access to nature provides numerous social, physical, and psychological benefits, and WANDER aims to make these benefits accessible to all.
Instruction by our experienced Parks’ staff and guest instructors is intentionally hands-on, providing participants with practical knowledge that goes beyond the workshop. We aim to emphasize not just skill acquisition but also the joy, camaraderie, and transformative potential that outdoor recreation offers. ”
There’s more to hiking than just lacing up a pair of boots and heading down the trail! Get more out of your walks in the woods with some basic orienteering as well as recommendations for gear, guides, and local trails. Improve your wilderness safety by learning how to identify poison ivy and what to do if you’re bit by a venomous snake. We’ll practice these skills while on a short hike of the park.
This W.A.N.D.E.R. program is designed for women and non-binary individuals and aims to provide an accessible, non-competitive learning space. All are welcome. No prior experience necessary, complete beginners welcome. Meets at Locust Grove Nature Center.
