Winter Workshop Series
When it gets too cold outside to play, come inside to learn or improve your outdoor skills, so you’re prepared to play when the weather warms again. Outdoor Chattanooga’s Winter Workshops are a series of classroom-based, outdoor education and skill-building workshops that cover a variety of outdoor recreation topics. They are 100% free and open to the public. No reservations or experience required to attend. Join us for one, some or all to improve your outdoor skills! All workshops are held on Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 PM, January 10 through February 28, 2019, at Outdoor Chattanooga.
2019 Winter Workshop Series
- January 10: Leave No Trace
- January 17: Fishing 101
- January 24: Basic Map & Compass
- January 31: Bike Maintenance 101
- February 7: Bike Maintenance 201
- February 14: Search & Rescue Methods-Ropes
- February 21: Search & Rescue Methods-Drones and Dogs
- February 28: Fishing Secrets & Techniques
FAQs
When and where are the winter workshops offered?
When: Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m., January 10 through February 28
Where: Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. in Coolidge Park
Do I have to make a reservation?
No, reservations are not required to attend any winter workshops.
Do I need to have my own equipment
No, Outdoor Chattanooga provides any equipment and instruction needed to learn skills during the workshop.
How much does it cost?
FREE
Do I have to have experience to participate?
No experience required to attend and participate in any of the winter workshops. No minimum age requirement.
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Did You Know?
This will be Outdoor Chattanooga’s 10th consecutive year offering free winter workshops to the public. Workshop topics have ranged from critter encounters, creepy crawlies, wilderness first aid, family camping, 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 more about and it may be offered in the next Winter Workshop Series in 2020!