NWS Adventure Schedule 2012
January 28 & 29
Winter Survival Basics- $275./person*
Learn to spend a comfortable night in the bush during harsh winter conditions. This course covers survival planning, clothing selection, firecraft, shelter building, winter navigation and more.
Registration closes January 18, 2012
February 11
Snow Blast in Florenceville-Bristol
Join us at the Riverside Park for a fun Saturday packed with winter events for the entire family. We have been invited to bring our Candian Eskimo Dogs and offer short sled rides starting at 11am. For event information please visit: www.florencevillebristol.ca
March 3 & 4
Winter Survival Basics- $275./person*
Learn to spend a comfortable night in the bush during harsh winter conditions. This course covers survival planning, clothing selection, firecraft, shelter building, winter navigation and more.
Registration closes February 22, 2012
March 17
Navigation – $150./person*
This course covers detailed map and compass, GPS and basic barehand navigation. Gain the knowledge and have confidence you will be able to find the correct route home.
Registration closes March 8, 2012
April 7 & 8
Basic Bushcraft & Survival Workshop – $275./person*
Learn modern and traditional survival skills that will keep you comfortable in the bush. This course covers survival planning and mindset, basic first aid, firecraft, sheltercraft, signaling and more.
Registration closes March 30, 2012
April 28 & 29
Primitive Living Skills – $275./person*
This hands-on course explores original living skills which avoid specialized equipment by making use of the natural materials that are found all around us. This course can be taken on its own; but compliments the NWS Bushcraft & Survival Workshop.
Registration closes April 18, 2012
May 19
Part 1 ~ Organic Garden Basics – $45./person*
If you are anxious to grow your own delicious food for your family or community but you have questions on how to get started or you have been trying your hand at gardening and you are looking for solutions to some problems that you have incountered then you will enjoy spending the day wth us. We explore how to prep your space for planting, compost basics and planting. The day will include a homemade lunch and hands-on activity in our onsite gardens.
Registration closes May 9, 2012
June 9
Part 2 ~ Soil Building – $45./person
If you are serious about organic growing techniques in your backyard then you need to be serious about soil; join us as we explore the backyard compost, cover crops, green manures and appreciate the tireless efforts of the microorganisms at work who keep our gardens growing. The day will include a homemade lunch and hands-on activity.
Registration closes May 31, 2012
June 16 & 17 (Father’s Day Weekend)
Fly Fishing Adventure – $375./person*
This weekend is designed for beginners; but everyone is welcome. Spend the morning learning the equipment, casting and flies. Enjoy lunch by the river then spend the next day and a half camping, fishing and exploring the beautiful South Branch of the SW Miramichi River.
(price does not include fishing license)
Registration closes June 6, 2012
August 4 & 5
Basic Bushcraft & Survival Workshop – $275./person*
Learn modern and traditional survival skills that will keep you comfortable in the bush. This course covers survival planning and mindset, basic first aid, firecraft, sheltercraft, signaling and more.
Registration closes July 27, 2012
August 25
Part 3 ~ Preserving the Harvest – $45./person
If you are interested in preserving the delicious and colourful summer bounty join us for a day of pressure canning (in jars), pickle making and blanching. The day will include a homemade lunch and hands-on activities.
Registration closes August 15, 2012
September 1, 2 & 3
Advanced Bushcraft & Survival Workshop – $350./person*
This 3-day course is open to participants of the “Basic Bushcraft & Survival Workshop”.
Registration closes August 30, 2012
September 22
Part 4 ~ Seed Saving – $45./person*
Explore backyard diversity by joining us for a fun fall day. Learn how to plan your seed saving garden, select, clean & store your own seeds. Lunch and a hands-on activity included.
Registration closes September 12, 2012
October 6
Hunter Bushcraft & Survival Training – $150./person*
This course is designed for hunters, but everyone is welcome. Learn modern survival skills and emergency first-aid that will help keep you safe this hunting season.
Registration closes September 28, 2012
October 7
Navigation – $150./person*
This course covers detailed map and compass, GPS and basic barehand navigation. Gain the knowledge and have confidence you will be able to find the correct route home.
Registration closes September 28, 2012
Take Hunter Bushcraft & Survival Training and Navigation as a combo for $275./person*
Youth (age 14-17); who are accompanied by a participating adult, receive a 15% discount for the courses offered on October 1st and 2nd.
