#07–219 August 6, 2007
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program Sept. 7-9 in
Clemson
Ladies
listen up, because here is an opportunity for you to enjoy the outdoors and
learn outdoor recreation skills. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources
holds a Becoming an Outdoors-Woman
weekend workshop twice a year to provide women an opportunity to become
involved with nature at an introductory level in a relaxed atmosphere. The
upcoming workshop, Sept. 7-9, will be held at the Clemson University Outdoor
Lab near Clemson.
Women ages 18 and up have the opportunity to take four courses over the
weekend that encompass a wide variety of outdoor experiences. The workshop
is designed to appeal to women who have never tried the activities or
beginners who hope to improve their skills.
The Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop offers hands-on instruction in
more than 25 different nature-related outdoor activities. Classes include:
fishing, hunting, archery, kayaking, rock climbing, land navigation, boating
safety and trailering, scuba, backpacking/camping, shooting skills, an ATV
rider course and many more. Following the workshop, participants have found
a new appreciation for the outdoors and are more knowledgeable and aware
about South Carolina’s natural resources. Women walk away with the new
skills they’ve acquired more capable to recreate in the outdoors with their
friends, family, or on their own.
The registration fee of $175 covers food, lodging and all equipment needed
for the classes. Pre-registration is required. To register,
download a registration form (PDF file). Mail your applications and
money, quickly to reserve your spot, to the following address: S.C.
Department of Natural Resources, Fall BOW Workshop, PO Box 167 Columbia, SC
29202. For any questions involving the registration process, contact Steve
Bates at (803) 734-3885 or at
batess@dnr.sc.gov.
Dr. Christine Thomas, a professor of resource management at the
University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point’s College of Natural Resources,
created the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program. Her research found that
women wanted to try various forms of outdoor recreation but lacked the
opportunity to learn new skills.
DNR protects and manages South Carolina’s natural resources by making
wise and balanced decisions for the benefit of the state’s natural resources
and its people.
