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450 Avenue Road
Shade’s Mills Park
Cambridge, Ontario
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Registration and fee required
Are you an outdoor enthusiast or someone who just wants to learn a few skills to enjoy the outdoors more? Then please join us at Shade's Mills Park. Through hands-on experience you will learn valuable outdoor skills. These sessions will cover three essential skills: outdoor tools, fishing techniques & equipment and backcountry backpacking & camping. The program has something for everyone; the beginners, the experts, and families. So plan on visiting us and make the most of your future outdoor adventures. Sign up for the series or a single skill session.
The series is presented by SAIL Outdoors Cambridge to provide you with the skills you need to enjoy the outdoors. SAIL Outdoors will be bringing a range of gear for you to try. All you need to bring is your enthusiasm to learn and a bag lunch.
Pre-registration is required. Sign up for the series or a single session. The cost is $20 per person or $50 for the three sessions. Admission fee to the park required, or free for our Grand River Parks Membership holders. Children must be at least 10 years old and accompanied by an adult. Children over the age 14 are welcome to attend on their own.
Please dress appropriately for the weather. You will be spending most of the time outdoors. Lunch is not provided.
May 27 – Outdoor Tools for the Outdoor Enthusiast 10:00 A.M. until 2:30 P.M. (1/2 hour lunch break)
Knives, saws and axes, we need our tools in the outdoors, but do you know how to use and maintain them. From selection of size and type to safe and proper use, we will cover all the basics of outdoor tools and maintenance. Join us at the Shade's Mills Nature Center to learn about your outdoor tools. Please wear closed-toed shoes.
24-05-2018 - This event has been CANCELLED.