Workshop
Series
For the past decade, Outdoor Chattanooga has hosted a series of free Winter Workshops designed to teach people a variety of outdoor skills in a classroom-based setting. The goal is to inspire and prepare the inner adventurer inside you to get outside and play. Due to the popularity of these clinics, we have decided to offer them in the fall and spring as well!
These clinics will take place on varying Thursdays throughout the fall, winter, and spring at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center. We will also include a virtual option for those who prefer to learn these skills from the comfort of your home. See the full schedule and descriptions below! Workshops are 100% free and open to the public. No prior experience required to attend. Join us for one, some or all to improve your outdoor skills! We recommend you register in advance, however registration is not required. If you will be attending virtually, please register by clicking here. The link to the event will be sent to you the day of the program.
Stay tuned for Fall 2023 Workshop Lineup
FAQs
When and where are the workshops offered?
When: Thursdays in April, October, and January
Where: In person or online. 200 River Street or register to view online by clicking here
Do I have to make a reservation?
No, but we strongly recommend it to secure your spot. If you wish to participate virtually, online reservations are required.
Do I need to have my own equipment
There is no equipment required for this workshops. These introductory clinics are intended to inspire you to get out and try new things in the outdoors!
How much does it cost?
Do I have to have experience to participate?
Events
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Sierra Club Meeting- Cherokee Chapter of TN
Sierra Club Meeting- Cherokee Chapter of TN
Learn more about how to get involved with the club and even more opportunities to get outdoors!https://www.sierraclub.org/tennessee/cherokeeThe Sierra Club is the most enduring and influential grassroots environmental organization in the […]
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Explore Urban Nature: A Weed Wrangle
Explore Urban Nature: A Weed Wrangle
Explore Urban Nature Take a closer look at the magic of nature. Join our Natural Resources and Outdoor Chattanooga staff to discover your natural world right here in the city. […]
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Ruins of Old Harrison Kayak Tour
Ruins of Old Harrison Kayak Tour
View remnants and ruins of the town of Old Harrison by kayak, which was lost when submerged from the creation of Chickamauga Dam in 1940. Our guided and fully equipped […]
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Chattanooga Grotto Meeting
Chattanooga Grotto Meeting
Chattanooga Grotto is the caving club of Chattanooga, TN. Meetings are held every first Monday of the month at Outdoor Chattanooga in Coolidge Park at 7PM EST. Anyone is welcome […]
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Learn to Bike Commute: StreetCycling 101
Learn to Bike Commute: StreetCycling 101
Learn techniques and rules of the road for being a confident and predictable commuter, city or road cyclist. Learn to Bike Commute is the best first step towards learning how to […]
Spring Workshop: Crag Crafts
Spring Workshop: Crag Crafts
Can't wait to have you join the Spring Workshop Series: This week we're doing the MOST fun craft! Come help give old rope new life in this upcycling workshop with […]
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CANCELED: Toddler Treks
CANCELED: Toddler Treks
*CANCELED* Our Next Toddler Treks will be March 21st from 4:00-6:00pm. We'll be building Bug Hotels and putting them in Renessaince Park! You can find more information here and PreRegister […]
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Try Archery (All Ages)
Try Archery (All Ages)
TRY ARCHERY! All ages welcome! This is a free indoor archery session provided by Outdoor Chattanooga. No experience or reservation necessary. Location: Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center 200 River Street, […]
Try Archery (Adults Only)
Try Archery (Adults Only)
TRY ARCHERY! This is a free indoor archery session provided by Outdoor Chattanooga. No experience or reservation necessary. Location: Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center 200 River Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405 […]
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Learn to Ride a Bicycle Class
Learn to Ride a Bicycle Class
Outdoor Chattanooga's Learn to Ride a Bike Classes are the best and fastest way to learn to ride a bike! Does teaching your child how to ride a bike […]
Learn to Ride a Bicycle Class
Learn to Ride a Bicycle Class
Outdoor Chattanooga's Learn to Ride a Bike Classes are the best and fastest way to learn to ride a bike! Does teaching your child how to ride a bike […]
Tennessee Valley Canoe Club monthly meeting
Tennessee Valley Canoe Club monthly meeting
Contact Tennessee Valley Canoe Club for information about their monthly meetings.Visit https://tvccpaddler.com/ for learn about how you can connect with paddling trips and opportunities.
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Spring Workshop: Mysterious Edible Mushrooms
Spring Workshop: Mysterious Edible Mushrooms
Can’t wait to have you join the Spring Workshop Series: Erik Hancock, a Tennessee native and amateur foraging connoisseur, has always had a profound interest for all things wild. His […]
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Ruins of Old Harrison Kayak Tour
Ruins of Old Harrison Kayak Tour
View remnants and ruins of the town of Old Harrison by kayak, which was lost when submerged from the creation of Chickamauga Dam in 1940. Our guided and fully equipped […]
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Chattanooga Bike Club Monthly Meeting
Chattanooga Bike Club Monthly Meeting
Chattanooga Bicycle Club meets at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center the 3rd MONDAY monthly from 6pm- 7:30 pm.The CBC is a recreational cycling club whose members share the good fortune of […]
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Silver Adventures: Wildflower Hike
Silver Adventures: Wildflower Hike
Outdoor Chattanooga's Silver Adventure this month will lead four mile hike on TVA's Little Cedar Mountain trail. This will be a moderate but leisurely-paced hike with two climbs and two […]
Learn to Whitewater Kayak
Learn to Whitewater Kayak
Learn to Whitewater Kayak with Outdoor Chattanooga's Rapid Learning Whitewater Program. Learn to whitewater kayak and practice your roll with Outdoor Chattanooga's Rapid Learning Whitewater Program. Rapid Learning provides formal kayak instruction, […]
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Shirley Miller Wildflower Hike
Shirley Miller Wildflower Hike
Led by an experienced naturalist, Outdoor Chattanooga staff will guide participants along The Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail. This trail features a quarter-mile-long handicap-accessible boardwalk, protecting the delicate wildflowers. Beyond the […]
Building Bug Hotels
Building Bug Hotels
Can’t wait to have you join our Spring Workshop Series: Building Bug Hotels Specifically designed for kiddos 3rd grade and up but open to all ages. This week we’re having […]
Spring Workshop: Bike Maintenance and Fitting 101
Spring Workshop: Bike Maintenance and Fitting 101
Can't wait to have you join the Spring Workshop Series: This week we're learning how to work on and fit our own bikes. Kat from White Oak Bicycle Club will […]
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Try Archery (All Ages)
Try Archery (All Ages)
TRY ARCHERY! All ages welcome! This is a free indoor archery session provided by Outdoor Chattanooga. No experience or reservation necessary. Location: Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center 200 River Street, […]
Try Archery (Adults Only)
Try Archery (Adults Only)
TRY ARCHERY! This is a free indoor archery session provided by Outdoor Chattanooga. No experience or reservation necessary. Location: Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center 200 River Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405 […]
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Little Cedar Mountain Wildflower Hike
Little Cedar Mountain Wildflower Hike
Outdoor Chattanooga to host a free four mile hike on TVA's Little Cedar Mountain trail. This will be a moderate but leisurely-paced hike with two climbs and two descents, and […]
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Monday Meet-up: All Things Cycling
Monday Meet-up: All Things Cycling
Monday Meet-up: All Things Cycling Monday, March 25th @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Join us from 5:30 – 7:30 on Monday, March 25th for our next Monday Meetup! This event […]
Sierra Club Meeting- Cherokee Chapter of TN
Sierra Club Meeting- Cherokee Chapter of TN
Learn more about how to get involved with the club and even more opportunities to get outdoors!https://www.sierraclub.org/tennessee/cherokeeThe Sierra Club is the most enduring and influential grassroots environmental organization in the […]
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Spring Workshop: Native Plants and Communities
Spring Workshop: Native Plants and Communities
March 28th @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM FREE Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center "At its simplest, native plant communities are assemblages of plants that tend to grow together in […]
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Did You Know?
This is Outdoor Chattanooga’s 13th consecutive year offering free winter workshops to the public. Workshop topics have ranged from critter encounters, creepy crawlies, wilderness first aid, family camping, camp cooking 101, knot tying 101, fishing 101, intro to turkey hunting, intro to paddle sports, Leave No Trace Ethics, map & compass, how to poop in the woods, bike maintenance, bike touring, bike packing, hiking and backpacking basics, backcountry cooking, and so much more. Let us know what outdoor skills you’d like to learn about and we’ll add it to the list! Thanks to COVID, we are now offering the winter workshops virtually!