(New Class) Outdoor Explorer Series: Bushcraft & Survival
Wednesday, Mar 19, 2025 (5:15 pm - 6:30 pm)
Alexa Dowling
Event Information
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Join Outdoor UW for a NEW course in the Outdoor Explorer Series (OES): Bushcraft & Survival! Learn and practice some new skills that will make you more comfortable and excited for your next adventure!
In this OES: Bushcraft and Survival class, you'll learn essential skills for thriving in the wild. Topics include fire-making techniques, shelter building, foraging for food and water, identifying plants and wildlife, navigation using a map and compass, and first aid for outdoor emergencies. You will also gain knowledge of survival tactics such as signaling for help, creating tools, and staying safe in various natural environments. This class emphasizes self-reliance, resourcefulness, and practical skills for wilderness survival.
Upon completion of this class, participants will:
- Understand how to survive with and without tools
- Basic ideas of survival techniques and bushcraft skills
- Find ways to practice some of these skills
--- Class is located in the Mendota Lodge on the water level of Memorial Union (along the lakefront and across from the Outdoor UW office) ----
*** If you are a person with a disability needing reasonable accommodation for this course, please contact our Dan Dunne, ddunne@wisc.edu ***
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- Cancellation, Reschedule, and Refund Information
- In the event that the course is cancelled by Outdoor UW, full refunds will be issued. Refunds will not be issued if participants cancel within 24 hours of event.
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Registration Count
| Registration Type | Registrations | Remaining |
|---|---|---|
| All Participants | 0 | 20 |