Annual Women in the Outdoors Workshops Event:
Attend your choice of 4 workshops from 26 course offerings!
(1) Advanced Archery--Champion Archer, Todd Whittaker
Bring your own equipment. Have it custom fitted, if needed.
(2) Archery--Jim Daniels
Learn how to shoot a compound and/or traditional bow. Be able to select and fit archery equipment to meet your personal needs. All equipment is supplied for this class.
(3) Basic Fishing & Cleaning--Tom Plageman
Have fun trying to catch the big one. Tell a story about the one that got away. Learn all the basics to fish like the big boys and how to clean your catch.
(4) Beekeeping-- Tom Napierala
Learn about beekeeping from local beekeeper.
(5) Birding Basics-- Mary Warren
Learn about the birds that live in Northwest Ohio and how to enjoy them from local birder.
(6) Camp Cooking--Theresa Doremus
Learn different ways to prepare food while camping. Prepare actual dishes to share during lunch.
(7) Composting--Michelle
Learn how you can do your part in helping our environment. You will be surprised just how easy it is.
(8) Cyanotype--Fine art photographer,
Rachelle Raymer-Gilbert, teaches participants how to use sunlight to make the exposure for an original photographic work of art, the blue print.
(9) Decorative Gourds--Anna Miller
Make your own decorative gourd.
(10) Fire Building--Scott Moffatt
Learn how to build and light different arrangements for your own fire whether for cooking or enjoyment.
(11) Fly Fishing-- Pamela Peters, World Fly Casting Champion, teaches you the correct techniques of casting while catching fish in the local waters.
(12) Fly Tying--Author and World Renowned Fly Tying Champion, Chris Helm, teaches the basics of fly tying.
(13) Food Dehydrating--Master Gardener, Evan Straub, shows you how to prepare and dehydrate your own food.
(14) Handgun--Richard Rader
Join the many who enjoy shooting sports. By the end of this class, you will be able to safely shoot a handgun. You will also learn how to clean and prepare the handgun for storage.
(15) Hunting Fundamentals--Dr.Chip Evanoff, President of the North American Big Game Hunters Foundation, shares his knowledge of how-to be a successful hunter by teaching the basics including safety, strategies and equipment.
(16) Kayaking--Neil Brokamp, Ohio Division of Watercraft Practice your stroke on the lake after going over rules for safety.
(17) Landscape Planning--Master Gardener,
Carol Kimbrough, Introduces techniques for basic landscaping concepts.
(18) Motor Boating/Trailering--Neil Brokamp,
Ohio Division of Watercraft
Learn how to trailer a boat from start to finish.
(19) Medicinal & Other Plant Uses--local Naturalist,
Kim Kaseman This course covers the various uses for the flora native to Northwest Ohio.
(20) Selecting the Right Handgun--Richard Rader Find out which handgun is correct for you.
(21) Self Defense-- Carol Van Zile
Plan to receive a new found confidence from this course. Learn to handle any uncomfortable situation.
(22) Shotgun--Mike Adcock
You will be introduced to the basics of shot gunning.
Learn the types of gauges, ammunition, loads, and safe handling.
(23) Tai Chi--Becky Rohe
The ancient art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and to improve health.
(24) Weather in the Sky--local Meteorologist,
Kristin Emery
Learn about the weather, how to read the sky and understand it.
(25) Wine 101 & Tasting--Local wine expert,
Jim Heltebrake, shares his knowledge about wine tasting.
Must be over 21 and pay an extra fee of $5.00.
(26) Woodcarving--members of the Black Swamp Woodcarvers Learn the basics of woodcarving from what tools to use, what wood to use, tool sharpening and safety instruction. Try your hand at carving too.