Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, in conjunction with experts from Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation, is presenting several informative sessions on outdoor recreation in May. They are free but you need to register in advance.
May 8, 2017: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Backpacking: Plan Ahead
So, you want to go backpacking, but you don’t know where to start. Join us to learn the basics of the beginner backpacker. Learn how to get started, the equipment you will need, where to go, and how to plan a safe and fun adventure.
Presenter: Kevin Pimentel, Mecklenburg County Parks & Rec
Location: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library-Main, 310 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte NC 28202
Phone: 704-416-0101
Cost: Free but register online
May 15, 2017 6:00pm-7:00pm
Finding Your Way with Map and Compass
Would you be lost without the GPS on your phone? Join us in class where we help you simplify maps. You will also learn how to use a compass and then be able to pair the map and compass to help you find your way. These are great skills to have for your next hiking adventure or as a back-up for those times where you don’t have cell phone service.
Presenter: Catherine Goodnight Robertson, McDowell Nature Center
Location: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library-Main, 310 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte NC 28202
Phone: 704-416-0101
Cost: Free but register online
May 22, 2017 6:00pm-7:00pm
Wilderness Survival
In our outdoor activities, we all strive to bring the clothing and gear we need, to make good plans, and do our best to manage any risks. But now and then, something unexpected happens. When things go wrong, the skills of wilderness survival can help make everything right again. In this class we’ll learn the seven priorities of survival so that we can feel confident going into the wilderness.
Presenter: Max Duggins, Latta Plantation Nature Center
Location: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library-Main, 310 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte NC 28202
Phone: 704-416-0101
Cost: Free but register online
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