WIN: Women in Nature

6/11/2022 | Prairie State Park | Mindenmines, MO

Hey, ladies! Have you ever wanted to explore the great outdoors, but did not know where to begin? Come to Prairie State Park for Women in Nature’s half-day experience to learn some new skills, taught by all female instructors.

Date: June 11, 2022

Time:

9 a.m. to noon

Location:

Prairie State Park visitor center

Age Requirements:

Participants must be at least 10 years of age. Children 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Activities:

• Guided Hike (moderate/high*)
  Guided hike on the prairie learning about prairie animals, plans, ecology and plant uses by Native Americans. This will entail walking on the prairie over uneven terrain, with little to no shade.
• Nature Journaling (low*)
  Documenting what you come across out in nature using lists and drawings is a great way to help make your time in nature more memorable. Join us on a short walk around the picnic area and on the prairie; get tips on how to use your journal to create those memories while enjoying nature. Journals, pencils and colored pencils will be provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies!

Registration:

Registration is $5

Maximum of 20 participants. The classes are $5, and registration is required. Click on the “Register Here” link below to register. When you get to the registration website, you will need to enter “WIN” in the “Search Text” box. The classes that are currently open for registration will pop up. All slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Register Here

If a class is full, you will have the option to register for the waitlist. If you register for the waitlist and a spot becomes available, you will be contacted to get registered if you are still interested.

Refunds/Cancellations:

All cancellations will need to be done over the phone or via email.

Program Change Policy:

Organizers reserve the right to cancel, reschedule or relocate any proposed offering without prior notice. Insufficient enrollment or emergency cancellations by the instructor are examples of why a program offering could be canceled. Organizers also reserve the right to substitute instructors if necessary.

*Physical Activity Guide:

Please be advised that WIN: Women in Nature programs are outdoor activities. Participants will be walking on tread surfaces at times that contain roots or embedded rocks and may have elevation changes.

To help participants anticipate each course and know what physical levels to expect of each class, a physical activity rating system has been created. Listed in the class description you will find a physical level rating for each course.

• Low: requires minimal physical skill/endurance (example: lecture-based and hands-on activities in a classroom)
• Moderate: requires moderate physical skill/endurance (example: lecture-based and hands-on activities while standing and short walks)
• High: requires high levels of skill/endurance (example: lecture-based and hands-on activities while standing, hiking, lifting and full-body movement)

For more information:

If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Young with Missouri State Parks at rebecca.young@dnr.mo.gov

Click here to read the news release.

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