Wild Women of the Woods

Event Summary

What is a Wild Women of the Woods Event?
This event has been created to allow women of central Iowa the opportunity to meet other women with similar outdoor interests, attend classes to learn new skills that they have always wanted to try, enhance old outdoor skills, or just relax in the beautiful creation of Mother Nature. Whether you like to smell the wildflowers or hit the whitewater rapids or anything in between, this event is for you! So grab your hiking boots and get ready for an exciting day celebrating the outdoors ! With 14 sessions to choose from, the hardest part will be deciding which sessions to attend.
Who can attend?
Women ages 14 and older are invited to participate in this event. Bring along your best friend, sister, mom, even your daughter - to join in the fun. Create long-lasting memories for both of you to share.
How do I register?
Fill out and return the form on the back of this brochure. The
registration fee is $40 which includes: all activity options, free nights camping, campfire snacks, breakfast, a noon meal, and reusable Wild Women of the Woods canvas bag. This does not include a membership to Pheasants Forever or Wild Turkey Federation.
Registration deadline is July 24, 2009.
If you register after the deadline the cost will be $45.
Silent Auction
Help support us by donating an item and bidding in the silent auction. Please bring something outdoor related in new or near new condition. The person that brings the item that goes for the most money on the auction will win an additional gift! All proceeds go towards future Wild Women of the Woods.

Friday Night Option
This year we will be offering free camping in the group camping site as part of our event. Friday night’s agenda includes:
5:00 - 7:00 pm Set Up Camp,
7:00 - 8:30 Potluck and Social (Bring a dish or snack to share)
8:30 - 10:00 pm Moonlight Paddle,
10:00 - ? Campfire and Smores.

Questions?
Contact Calkins Nature Area at 641-648-9878 or
at naturecenter@hardincountyconservation.com
Return your registration with payment as soon as possible. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis and some class sizes are limited. Participants will receive a confirmation letter when the registration form and payment is received and processed.

2009 Wild Women of the Woods Sessions
A. Kayaking - This outdoor sport continues to grow in popularity and once you find yourself in the cockpit of a kayak and paddling around Pine Lake you will understand why! This session will last the entire morning so you can get all the information about how to properly enter your kayak, the best way to efficiently paddle, what you need to get your own kayak and then hit the water! Instructor: Darrin Siefken, owner of Crawdaddy Outdoors • Number of Participants:15

B. Tree and Plant Id Hike - Come along for a leisurely stroll as we identify, discuss, and answer questions about native Iowa forest trees & plants!  Test your botanical knowledge and get your questions answered on topics such as pruning, planting, and tree health. Instructors: Joe Herring, District Forester and Emily Herring, Naturalist • Number of Participants: 20

C. Hypertufa - Hyper - huh?? Join us for a session on how to create Hypertufa garden art using cement, peat moss, and vermiculite. We will teach you the basics and then you can make your own art piece to take home.
Instructor: Jean Heikens • Number of Participants: 10

D. Camping Basics - Come and learn everything you'll need to know about planning and enjoying your next camping adventure. Discover helpful tips, whether your planning an overnight, weekend or extended trip.  
Instructor: Janeice Murra and Libby Caplan • Number of Participants: 20

E. Kayaking - (A Continued)

F. Nature Literature - Love to read stories that celebrate the natural world? This session will explore books for all ages but with an emphasis on adult reading, including both fiction and nonfiction titles.  Get some good ideas of books to read while in a natural setting.  Annotated bibliography included and your suggestion welcome.
Instructor: Terry Tikovitsch, Librarian • Number of Participants: 20

G. Wild Edibles - Economy got you down?  Grocery bills too high?  Learn to stretch your food budget by foraging in the forest, procuring produce on the prairie, and making meals in the marsh.  Explore Iowa's nutritious and tasty wild edibles that are literally growing on trees.  Instructor: Pete Eyheralde, Mahaska County Naturalist • Number of Participants: 15

H. It's not just for St. Patrick's Day - “Going Green” has become a trendy thing these days and luckily for Wild Women of the Woods, Naturalist Matt Wetrich has been ahead of the trend.  He will bring you easy and obvious whys to living your life “Greener.”  You’ve heard of The 3 R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), in this session you’ll learn why they are so famous and which one of the R’s is king.  Learn how to make your home a “Green” space and turn your family into the “Greenest” Fam on the block.  You’ll leave with a new bag of tricks to keep you ahead of the trend. Instructor: Matt Wetrich, Carroll County Naturalist • Number of Participants: 20

I. Gun Basics - If you ever had any interest in learning about guns then this session is for you. In this hands on session you will learn about the different types of guns, their purposes and uses, as well as an opportunity for live fire.
Instructors: Jeff Barnes, Recreation Safety Officer for IDNR • Number of Participants: 15

J. Fly Tying and Fishing - This double session will start with teaching you how to tie an easy tie called a “Wooly Bugger.” This fly is a staple to every fly fisherman's tackle box and is suitable for all types of fly fishing. Next you will test your fly tying ability by learning how to fly fish with the tie you created. Make sure to purchase a fishing license before this session so you can go fishing!
Instructor: Jeff Sundholm, • Number of Participants: 15

K. I'm Bringing Birdies Back (to your backyard) - Learn the ins and outs of getting birds to visit, and maybe even live, in your backyard.  See how easy it can be when life's basic necessities are met.  On spring migration over 100 species of birds travel through Iowa on their migration North.  Make your backyard the coziest bed and breakfast in the neighborhood.  Or is that a Bird and Breakfast?  Join bird-crazed naturalist, Matt Wetrich as he teaches you how to bring the birdies back to your backyard.
Instructor: Matt Wetrich, Carroll County Naturalist• Number of Participants: 15

L. Mothers of the Earth--More Than Therapy! - Nature is more than just good for us, it is essential for mental and physical health and wellbeing. And we women are doubly blessed! Does that make us doubly responsible? Learn about and experience this power and how we can live up to the responsibility. Instructor: Linda Nibbe, Wildlife Rehabber Co-Instructors: Natural Spirit, a barred owl, and Big Momma, a great horned owl. • Number of Participants: 20

M. Guns Basics (Continued I)

N. Fly Tying and Fishing - (Continued J)

O. Water Colors - Design and create a nature-inspired watercolor card using basic watercolor pencils and brushes. Take home what you make! No experience necessary for fabulous feathers, leaves or tree-filled scenes. Instructor: Glennda Metzen, ECC Art Instructor Number of Participants: 10

P. Belly Dancing - Learn essential movements in the seductive art of belly dancing. Get ideas on how to make your own dance attire.
Instructor: Damizelle Kauzlarich• Number of Participants: 20

Friday July 31st
5:00 - 7:00 pm Camp Set-up, Registration
7:00 - 8:30 Pot Luck
8:30 - 10:00 Moonlight Paddle
10:00 - ? Campfire
Saturday, August 1st, 2009
7:00 - 8:00 Breakfast, Registration, Silent Auction, Get to Know the Ladies
8:00 Welcome, Introduction, Directions
8:30 - 9:45 Session One (Choose One)
Kayaking - Beach B. Tree and Plant ID Hike - Meet Outside Lodge
C. Hypertufa - Outside the Lodge D. Camping Basics - Outside the Lodge
10:00 - 11:15 Session Two (Choose One)
E. Kayaking (cont.) - Beach F. Nature Literature - Lodge
G. Wild Edibles - Outside the Lodge H. Green Living - Outside the Lodge
11:30 - 12:30 Lunch - At the Lodge • Group Picture After Lunch • Henna
12:45 - 2:00 Session Three (Choose One)
I. Guns Basics - Wildlife Club J. Fly Tying and Fishing- Outside the Lodge
K. Attracting Birds - Outside the Lodge L. Mother Earth - Lodge
2:15 - 3:30 Session Four (Choose One)
M. Guns Basics (Cont) - Wildlife Club N. Fly Tying and Fishing (Continued) - Outside the Lodge
O. Water Colors - Lodge P. Belly Dancing - Outside the Lodge
3:45 Wrap up, Silent Auction, Raffle
4:30 Have a safe trip home

Cost

Adults - $40.00

Category

Special Events