CCPL Wilderness Survival Series

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Informational, Workshop
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OFFSITE LOCATION UPDATE: Class starts at CCPL at 9am and moves to Weston Hills Recreation area at 11am: tinyurl.com/WestonHillsMap

CCPL welcomes local wilderness survival enthusiast and instructor Mark Andersen back to your library for our day-long Wilderness Survival Class (no prior class attendance necessary). Learn about a variety of topics sure to help you be resourceful and gain confidence for your next wilderness adventure. Join us!

Wilderness Survival Finale: Saturday, July 15 • 9am
NOTE: This class will start at the library. LOCATION UPDATE: Transportation necessary to Weston Hills Recreation area for hands-on outdoor activities. Participation is at your own risk.

Sandwiches for lunch will be provided, thanks to The Library Foundation. 

  • 9am-11am: classroom instruction at CCPL
  • 11am: caravan for hands-on outdoor instruction to Weston Hills Recreation area (35 miles north of Gillette) tinyurl.com/WestonHillsMap
  • Bring:
    • water
    • snacks
    • pocket knife
    • lawn chair
    • sunscreen
    • bug spray
    • hat
    • close-toed shoes suitable for easy hiking
       
  • Topics:
    • Shelter building
    • Water: the art of finding and proper treatment
    • Flint knapping: Stone knives and arrowheads
    • Wild crafting and food gathering
    • Edible and useful plants
    • Rope making
    • Primitive glues