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Survival: Reading Nature/Natural Navigation G - Lethbridge

When: April 30 from 1 - 3pm 
Where: Indian Battle Park
(meet at Alberta Picnic Shelter)

Learn to track animals with this class that explores different types of animal tracks, animal behaviours, as well as natural habitats. This class teaches students of the outdoors the unexpected skill of slowing down and paying attention to natural surroundings, as well as building appreciation of the ways nature works as a system. Participants will also learn how to orient themselves using natural cues. 

This program is geared towards home school students ages 6 – 17. While parents are not obligated to participate in these workshops, a parental representative must be present for students. Parents and younger siblings are also welcome to stay for the duration of the workshop free of charge. We ask that paid participants be given the space to fully engage and participate in the program.

We run our programs rain or shine and encourage parents/students to check the weather on the day of the workshop and dress accordingly. We suggest wearing layers, as well as long pants and closed toed shoes.

Event Date Tuesday, 30 Apr, 2024
Event End Date Tuesday, 30 Apr, 2024
Cut off date Sunday, 28 Apr, 2024
Spots available 18
Price $35 per student
Survival: Spring Foraging/Spruce Tip Tea H - Grande Prairie

When: May 24 from 1 - 3pm 
Where: Evergreen Ridge

Want to attend all four Survival workshops in the Grande Prairie area? Register here for a discounted rate!

Whether in a survival situation or simply going for a hike, knowing where to find food and useful materials outdoors is an important skill. Participants will learn about the traditional uses of local plants, fungi and trees, as well as how to identify other useful materials that would support wilderness survival.  The class will end with some spruce tip tea. Please bring your own reusable mug! This class makes a great precursor to the Wild Food and Outdoor Cooking class.

This program is geared towards home school students ages 6 – 17. While parents are not obligated to participate in these workshops, a parental representative must be present for students. Parents and younger siblings are also welcome to stay for the duration of the workshop free of charge. We ask that paid participants be given the space to fully engage and participate in the program.

We run our programs rain or shine and encourage parents/students to check the weather on the day of the workshop and dress accordingly. We suggest wearing layers, as well as long pants and closed toed shoes.

Event Date Friday, 24 May, 2024
Event End Date Friday, 24 May, 2024
Cut off date Saturday, 18 May, 2024
Spots available 26
Price $35 per student
Survival: Fire Building: Expanding on Fire Starting C - Myrnam

When: May 27 from 1 - 3pm 
Where: Silverberry Conservation Site, Myrnam area

This class builds on the skills learned in Fire Starting, however that class is not a prerequisite. Participants will learn about the science of fire and learn how to light, build and maintain an effective fire in many situations and environments. The class also covers how to source proper materials to burn and also how to troubleshoot issues building and maintaining fire. 

This program is geared towards home school students ages 6 – 17. While parents are not obligated to participate in these workshops, a parental representative must be present for students. Parents and younger siblings are also welcome to stay for the duration of the workshop free of charge. We ask that paid participants be given the space to fully engage and participate in the program.

We run our programs rain or shine and encourage parents/students to check the weather on the day of the workshop and dress accordingly. We suggest wearing layers, as well as long pants and closed toed shoes.

Event Date Monday, 27 May, 2024
Event End Date Monday, 27 May, 2024
Cut off date Tuesday, 21 May, 2024
Spots available 24
Price $35 per student
Survival: Fire Building: Expanding on Fire Starting D - Edmonton

When: May 28 from 1 - 3pm 
Where: Sir Wilfred Laurier Park (Picnic Site 7) 

This class builds on the skills learned in Fire Starting, however that class is not a prerequisite. Participants will learn about the science of fire and learn how to light, build and maintain an effective fire in many situations and environments. The class also covers how to source proper materials to burn and also how to troubleshoot issues building and maintaining fire. 

This program is geared towards home school students ages 6 – 17. While parents are not obligated to participate in these workshops, a parental representative must be present for students. Parents and younger siblings are also welcome to stay for the duration of the workshop free of charge. We ask that paid participants be given the space to fully engage and participate in the program.

We run our programs rain or shine and encourage parents/students to check the weather on the day of the workshop and dress accordingly. We suggest wearing layers, as well as long pants and closed toed shoes.

Event Date Tuesday, 28 May, 2024
Event End Date Tuesday, 28 May, 2024
Cut off date Wednesday, 22 May, 2024
Spots available 18
Price $35 per student
Survival: Fire Building: Expanding on Fire Starting F - Drayton Valley

When: May 30 from 1 - 3pm 
Where: Drayton Valley - Blue Rapids Public Recreation Area 

This class builds on the skills learned in Fire Starting, however that class is not a prerequisite. Participants will learn about the science of fire and learn how to light, build and maintain an effective fire in many situations and environments. The class also covers how to source proper materials to burn and also how to troubleshoot issues building and maintaining fire. 

This program is geared towards home school students ages 6 – 17. While parents are not obligated to participate in these workshops, a parental representative must be present for students. Parents and younger siblings are also welcome to stay for the duration of the workshop free of charge. We ask that paid participants be given the space to fully engage and participate in the program.

We run our programs rain or shine and encourage parents/students to check the weather on the day of the workshop and dress accordingly. We suggest wearing layers, as well as long pants and closed toed shoes.

Event Date Thursday, 30 May, 2024
Event End Date Thursday, 30 May, 2024
Cut off date Friday, 24 May, 2024
Spots available 25
Price $35 per student
Survival: Fire Building: Expanding on Fire Starting G - Red Deer

When: May 31 from 1 - 3pm 
Where: Red Deer - Kin Kanyon (meet at playground)

This class builds on the skills learned in Fire Starting, however that class is not a prerequisite. Participants will learn about the science of fire and learn how to light, build and maintain an effective fire in many situations and environments. The class also covers how to source proper materials to burn and also how to troubleshoot issues building and maintaining fire. 

This program is geared towards home school students ages 6 – 17. While parents are not obligated to participate in these workshops, a parental representative must be present for students. Parents and younger siblings are also welcome to stay for the duration of the workshop free of charge. We ask that paid participants be given the space to fully engage and participate in the program.

We run our programs rain or shine and encourage parents/students to check the weather on the day of the workshop and dress accordingly. We suggest wearing layers, as well as long pants and closed toed shoes.

Event Date Friday, 31 May, 2024
Event End Date Friday, 31 May, 2024
Cut off date Saturday, 25 May, 2024
Spots available 30
Price $35 per student
Survival: Spring Foraging/Spruce Tip Tea D - Drayton

When: June 18 from 1 - 3pm 
Where: Drayton Valley - Blue Rapids Public Recreation Area 

Whether in a survival situation or simply going for a hike, knowing where to find food and useful materials outdoors is an important skill. Participants will learn about the traditional uses of local plants, fungi and trees, as well as how to identify other useful materials that would support wilderness survival.  The class will end with some spruce tip tea. Please bring your own reusable mug! This class makes a great precursor to the Wild Food and Outdoor Cooking class.

This program is geared towards home school students ages 6 – 17. While parents are not obligated to participate in these workshops, a parental representative must be present for students. Parents and younger siblings are also welcome to stay for the duration of the workshop free of charge. We ask that paid participants be given the space to fully engage and participate in the program.

We run our programs rain or shine and encourage parents/students to check the weather on the day of the workshop and dress accordingly. We suggest wearing layers, as well as long pants and closed toed shoes.

Event Date Tuesday, 18 Jun, 2024
Event End Date Tuesday, 18 Jun, 2024
Cut off date Wednesday, 12 Jun, 2024
Spots available 28
Price $35 per student
 
 
 
 
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