Becoming an Outdoors Woman Fall Workshop
About BOW Workshops
BOW's workshops are the best place for women new to the outdoors or those looking to grow their skills to gather together for a weekend of skill building and community,
Participants choose between a variety of outdoor skill classes while meeting other women with similar interests. Workshops run Friday night through Sunday at lunch.
Weekend workshops are filled with outdoor skill classes, evening programs, campfires and fun! Lodging, meals, instruction and equipment are provided for one, all-inclusive price.
Please note an adult must accompany women ages 14 to 17. Scholarships available are available. Please reach out to BOW Coordinator, Linda at linda.radimecky@state.mn.us for more information.
Offered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in partnership with Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center.
Refund Policy: If you cancel before September 25th, a $75 processing fee will be deducted from your refund. Registrants cancelling after that date will be assessed the full registration fee.
Workshop Schedule
Friday
5:00 PM - Check-In
6:00 - Dinner
7:00 - Welcome, Icebreakers, & Campfire (with s'mores!)
Saturday
7:00 AM - Coffee Available
7:30 - Breakfast
8:30 - 11:30 Activity Session #I
Noon - Lunch & Free time
1:30 - 4:30 Activity Session #2
4:30 - Free Time
5:30 - Dinner & Gift Shop
6:30 - Evening Program
7:30 - Silent Auction/Social/Free Time (Auction closes at 8PM.)
10:00- Quiet Hours Begin
Sunday
7:00 - Coffee Available
7:30 - Breakfast
8:30 -11:30 Activity Session #3
Noon - Lunch and Check-Out/Depart
Classes are rated by physical exertion levels (E, M, or S). Classes marked E require little physical exertion, M for moderate physical exertion and S for strenuous exertion. Please know your physical abilities. To keep overall costs of the workshop down, some classes have material fees payable the day of the event.
Upon checkout, if you do not see a class option in the drop-down then that class is FULL.
Class Sessions/Choices
Archery (M)
Learn about archery equipment and how to shoot a bow. Then try your hand on the archery range. We will be using Matthews Genesis compound bows, which have an easy draw weight.
Bird Watching Stroll (E-M)
Learn how to attract birds to your own backyard and discover a few basic steps to increase your identification skills. We'll cover equipment, resources and spend plenty of time in the field.
Deer Butchering I - Skinning & Initial Breakdown (E)
Learn the first steps of processing a deer in this live demonstration. We'll walk through proper skinning techniques, field-to-table best practices, and how to safely quarter and break down a whole deer for further processing. While this class is primarily a demonstration, several participants will have the opportunity to assist with the hands-on work. Whether you're a new hunter or looking to become more self-sufficient, this class will give you the confidence to take the next step when butchering an animal.
Intro to Fly Fishing - Part I (M)
This class will focus on fly-casting and will introduce you to the skills needed to get on the water. Participants will learn to cast, flies to use, and knot tying. Class designed for beginners and/or fly anglers that need a refresher or want to learn more.
Mystery Cave Scenic Tour (E-M)
Explore the world of Mystery Cave with its stalactites, stalagmites, and underground pools. Everyone should experience this site once in a lifetime! Our tour with a DNR naturalist will take one hour. We will travel 35 minutes to the site in Eagle Bluff vans. Extra Class Fee: $17
Trailering & Backing (E)
Loading a trailer correctly and safely, securing the load and learning to back a trailer will be covered in this class.
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