“Welcome to WANDER – Women And Non-Binary individuals Deepening their Environmental Relationships, an empowering hands-on program that provides accessible and practical knowledge in various outdoor activities.
WANDER is an invitation to explore, learn, and thrive in the great outdoors. Our workshops cover outdoor skills such as shelter building, campfire cooking, fire building, foraging, wildlife identification, and more! This program is designed for participants 16 and up; no prior experience is necessary, and complete beginners are encouraged to attend.
Our workshops foster an inclusive, non-competitive atmosphere where participants feel encouraged to further their journey outdoors. Research indicates access to nature provides numerous social, physical, and psychological benefits, and WANDER aims to make these benefits accessible to all.
Instruction by our experienced Parks’ staff and guest instructors is intentionally hands-on, providing participants with practical knowledge that goes beyond the workshop. We aim to emphasize not just skill acquisition but also the joy, camaraderie, and transformative potential that outdoor recreation offers. “
