Would you know what to do if you were lost in the wilderness? Have you made a fire without matches, or built a temporary shelter? Youth ages 10-16 may attend this hands-on survival workshop on Saturday, March 7, from Noon to 3 P.M. Hike-preparedness and basic survival skills will be introduced and practiced, as our naturalist shares how to make use of surrounding natural resources. Cost: $15, pre-registration required by March 4; fee is non-refundable after Mar. 4. Event will take place rain or shine. To register, contact: Lisa Hoffman at (502)782-9727 or lisa.hoffman@ky.gov.
If your child became separated from you and lost in the woods, do you think he/she would know what to do to survive until found? This Children’s Survival Skills Workshop may be just what your child needs! Children ages 6-9, will learn some basic skills to help them feel less frightened and more confident about being alone or lost. Our park naturalist will share with you and your child some tips for preparing for an outdoor outing, selecting a temporary shelter site and for alerting Search & Rescue personnel. This event will take place on March 14 from 12pm-2:30pm, rain or shine or cold. Spaces are limited and pre-registration is required. Cost: $12, must be pre-paid by March 11, and is non-refundable after March 11. To register, contact: Lisa Hoffman at (502)782-9727 or email lisa.hoffman@ky.gov.
