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 […]
Full Moon Night Walk – Beaver Moon
Full Moon Night Walk – Beaver Moon
Take a walk under the light of the full moon to observe and listen to the sounds of nature in the change of seasons. This full moon is known as […]
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Toddler Treks
Toddler Treks
Are you ready to embark on a nature-filled adventure with your little explorer? Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a one-of-a-kind parent/child program designed especially for toddlers. This class is designed to ignite […]
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Prodigy~DISC GOLF putting and distance clinic- Free+Beg.Friendly!
Prodigy~DISC GOLF putting and distance clinic- Free+Beg.Friendly!
Join Outdoor Chattanooga in partnership with Prodigy Discs for a free disc golf clinic for players who want to improve their game. Professional disc golfer, Will Schusterick, will lead this […]
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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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Rapid Learning Intro to Whitewater Kayak/Roll Practice
Rapid Learning Intro to Whitewater Kayak/Roll Practice
Learn to whitewater kayak with Outdoor Chattanooga's Rapid Learning Whitewater Program.Rapid Learning provides formal kayak instruction, including all the equipment, for beginning and novice kayakers with the goal teach you how […]
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Learn: annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Learn: annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Join us for a free presentation to learn about the tradition and importance of the annual Christmas bird count and how you may get involved in birding in Chattanooga! Dr. […]
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Sandhill Crane Kayak Tour around Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge
Sandhill Crane Kayak Tour around Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge
Join Outdoor Chattanooga and guest Kevin Calhoon, “Curator of Forests” (and bird expert) for Tennessee Aquarium for a guided and equipped kayak tour at the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge to view the […]
Learn to Skateboard
Learn to Skateboard
Ready to kick start your skateboarding adventures?Not sure how to get started or what gear to use?Outdoor Chattanooga's Learn to Skateboard class is for you!Join Outdoor Chattanooga and local skateboard […]
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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 without training […]
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Beginners Birdwatcher Field Trip with TN Aqua’s Kevin Calhoun
Beginners Birdwatcher Field Trip with TN Aqua’s Kevin Calhoun
Join Outdoor Chattanooga and Kevin Calhoon, the Forest Curator for Tennessee Aquarium, for a beginners birdwatching field trip to the Brainerd Levee. It is free to participate and open to […]
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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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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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Chattanooga New Years Eve Celebration Dec 21st
Celebrate December 31st with music, food and fun on Broad Street! More info can be found online closer to the event! https://secure.rec1.com/catalog
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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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New Year Hike~ Waldens Ridge
New Year Hike~ Waldens Ridge
Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a NEW YEARS hike day to walk the hiking trails of the newly opened Waldens Ridge Park. This park encompasses 200-acres of outdoor fun including mountain […]
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!