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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program will offer four Beyond BOW events this summer at various venues in Washtenaw, Roscommon and Marquette counties.
The BOW program gives women,18 and older, an opportunity to improve their outdoors skills in a relaxed, noncompetitive atmosphere. In addition to being fun to participate in, the BOW and Beyond BOW classes offer important instruction on numerous outdoor skills, safety and appropriate outdoor clothing attire.
“These smaller, Beyond BOW events provide great opportunities to experience learning in a small group environment,” said Michelle Douglas, BOW coordinator. “We are very pleased to be offering these Beyond BOW events across Michigan.”
Here is information on each of the events:
Friday, June 21, 5-8 p.m. EDT, Beyond BOW Outdoor Gear Swap, YpsilantiDescription: Join local outdoorswomen for a social evening. Go home filled up with friendship, dinner, and new-to-you gear for the seasons ahead. No Firearms or other “weapons” at this gear swap. The intention is to “swap” items, if the sale of high-value items occurs it will be exclusively a transaction directly between individuals and not BOW, the Michigan DNR or its affiliates. Location: Ypsilanti Township, MI Required Items: Bring a dish to pass (nothing fancy, please list ingredients) and all the gently used outdoor gear that you have that never fit, or you no longer need, etc. Label your items with your last name to ensure you can swap effectively and take home what remains at the end of the evening. Sunday, July 14, 2024, 7-9 a.m. EDT, Coffee Six Ways from Sunday, Chelsea, MIDescription: Join a group of local, coffee-loving, outdoorswomen to learn more than six ways to make coffee outdoors. Sample a variety of coffees and methods and take a hike in the park. Location: Washtenaw County Park. Required Items: Please be sure to wear closed-toed, hiking shoes or boots, and bring along plenty of water and personal snacks if needed. Insect repellent and sun protection are also good ideas. Sunday, July 7, 2024, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. EDT Self Confidence, Negaunee, MIDescription: Do you enjoy hiking, hunting or recreating in remote or out-of-the-way destinations, but have felt apprehensive in doing so by yourself? This class is designed to give you the knowledge and skills that will boost your self-confidence when recreating outdoors by yourself by learning some defensive techniques. We will talk through some basic information (handouts will be provided) then move on to learn some physical defense techniques. Activity Level: Easy/Moderate. Each person can adjust their activity level to their comfort/physical abilities. No specific skills, experience and/or equipment needed. Required Items: Packed lunch, comfortable clothes, gym shoes, water bottle and a learning mindset. |
Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. EDT Self Confidence, Roscommon, MIDescription: Do you enjoy hiking, hunting, or recreating in remote or out-of-the-way destinations, but have felt apprehensive to do so by yourself? This class is designed to give you the knowledge and skills that will boost your self-confidence when recreating outdoors by yourself by learning some defensive techniques. We will talk through some basic information (handouts will be provided) then move on to learn some physical defense techniques. Activity Level: Easy/Moderate. Each person can adjust their activity level to their comfort/physical abilities. No specific skills, experience, and/or equipment needed. Required Items: Packed lunch, comfortable clothes, gym shoes, water bottle, and a learning mindset! Registration materials for the Beyond BOW workshops are available at Michigan.gov/BOW. The traditional summer BOW weekend workshop will be held at the Bay Cliff Health Camp in Big Bay, May 31- June 2, 2024.Registration materials for the summer event are on the website. To keep up with the latest on BOW, sign-up for email notifications at Michigan.gov/BOW. You can also follow BOW on Facebook or Instagram. For questions, contact BOW coordinator at DNRBOW@Michigan.gov. |
Contact: Michelle Douglas or John Pepin (Media), 906-250-7260