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Becoming an Outdoor Family

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For the 10th year, outdoor educational experiences for the whole family are being offered by the University of Vermont Extension and the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources’ Departments of Fish & Wildlife, and Forests, Parks & Recreation. One June 1-3, 2007, skilled instructors will be teaching a basic understanding of environmental conservation, safety and fun in the outdoors to the general public.

Check out the Becoming and Outdoor Family Weekend website for more information and how to register.

Spring Educational Workshops at Green Mountain Club start in April

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The Green Mountain Club of Vermont is offering a variety of outdoor skills workshops starting in April. Some of the Spring workshop topics include:

  • Map and Compass Refresher
  • How to Construct a Lightweight Backpacking Stove
  • Map and Compass I: Land Navigation Basics
  • Backcountry Cooking: “The Portable Gourmet”
  • Womens’ Workshops
  • Isle La Motte Bike Ride
  • SOLO Wilderness First Aid
  • SOLO WFR Recertification/Refresher
  • Natural Resource Protection Skills
  • Chainsaw Sawyer Workshop for Trail Maintainers
  • Trail Maintenance 101

Check out the Green Mountain Club’s April Programs and Workshops page for more information.

AMC Outdoor Explorations; Free outdoor clinics this Winter from AMC

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The Appalachian Mountain Club is offering one hour clinics and introductory workshops this Winter. Dubbed “AMC Outdoor Explorations“, the program will include:

  • Free, one-hour winter skills sessions with AMC staff, including winter gear, animal tracking, map and compass navigation, and Leave No Trace principles. These introductory, one-hour programs at AMC’s lodges in the White Mountains of New Hampshire will be offered daily at AMC’s Highland Center and Wednesday through Sunday at AMC’s Joe Dodge Lodge and Pinkham Notch Visitor Center.
  • Free, one-hour cross-country ski refresher sessions and learn to snowshoe clinics offered every weekend at Highland Center. These programs are geared toward families and individuals brushing up on the basics or looking to learn a new trick or two.
  • Free, half-day guided snowshoe or cross-country ski tours with an AMC naturalist, offered daily at the Highland Center and every weekend at Joe Dodge Lodge.