BECOMING AN OUTDOOR FAMILY

June 4, 5 and 6, 2010

Hands on basic outdoor skills and experiences

 for the entire family.

Stillwater State Park

Groton Forest

Groton, Vermont

Cost ~ $165.00 per family (up to 8)

Lisa Muzzey, University of Vermont Extension

Ed O'Leary & Susan Bulmer, Vermont Forests, Parks & Recreation

Tom Decker & Ann Shangraw, Vermont Fish & Wildlife

Come join us on June 4, 5&6, 2010 for our 13th year offering outdoor education experiences for the whole family.  This program is a joint effort by the University of Vermont Extension, and the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources' Departments of Fish & Wildlife, and Forests, Parks & Recreation to promote, address and instill in the general public a basic understanding of environmental conservation, safety and fun in the out of doors.  Expert instructors begin each class with the basics, providing hands-on experience and encouraging participants to ask questions.   The variety of classes includes wildlife, forestry, orienteering skills, hiking, wildlife, photography, fitness, camping, kayaking, canoeing, firearm safety, fishing and much much more.

 WORKSHOPS THAT ARE FULL TO CAPACITY ARE LABELED FULL

NO LEAN TO IS AVAILABLE

CLASSES OFFERED

SESSION I - SATURDAY, June 5 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

1HEC ~ Hunter Education Certification - cancelled

1BEC ~ Bow Hunter Education Certification  - cancelled

1A – Basic Firearm Safety

1B – Advanced Shotgun

1C - .22 Caliber Pistol

1D – Muzzleloading Shotgun

1E – Intro to Archery

1F – Let’s Go Fishing - FULL

1G – Groton Lake Canoe Adventure

1H – Building Rustic Furniture (part 1)

1I – Technical Mountain Biking

1J – Woodland Walk

1K –Basketry - FULL

1L – Nature Rubbings

1M - Nature Writing Workshop

1N - Advanced Game Care: Getting the most out of your harvested wild game birds and mammals.

1O – Birding by Ear - FULL

1P – Who’s Been Here?

SESSION II  - June 5 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

2HEC - Hunter Education Certification Continued - Cancelled

2BEC – Bow Hunter Education Certification Continued - Cancelled

2A - .22 Caliber Rifle Marksmanship - FULL

2B – Basic Shotgun

2C – Air Pistol

2D - Intro to Archery

2E – Nature Photography - FULL

2F – Basic Campsite Cooking

2G – Let’s Go Fishing -

2H – Intro to Kayaking - FULL

2I – Building Rustic Furniture (part 2)

2J – Basic Mountain Biking

2K – Nature Photography

2l - What No Playground - FULL

2M– Intro to Canoeing

2N – Intro to Fly Fishing

2O – Search for Salamanders, Frogs and Snakes

 2P – Dragonflies & Other Insects

2Q– Geology in the Park

Saturday ~ 4:00-5:00pm - Bottle Rocket Making (need to bring 2-2 litre plastic soda bottles)

SESSION III - SUNDAY, June 6   9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

3A – Basic Shotgun

3B – Air Pistol

3C – Muzzleloading

3D – .22 Caliber Marksmanship

3E – Intro to Archery - FULL

3F – Intermediate Kayaking - FULL

3G – Nature Photography

3H – Outdoor Wild Game Cooking - FULL

3I– Let’s Go Fishing - FULL

3J – Wetlands Walk

3K – Camping Skills - FULL

3L - Advanced Fly Fishing

3M– Beavers, Birds and Bogs

3N– Tree Identification - FULL

3O - Nature Writing Workshop

3P– Edible Jam

3Q– Walking Sticks - FULL

3R – Basic Campsite Cooking

Please check out the Becoming an Outdoor Family website page for all the specific details on workshops before registering.  All workshops are on a first come first served basis.   

www.uvm.edu/extension