Workshops



"Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" (BOW) offers outdoor skills workshops specifically for women 18 years of age and older, although men are welcome to participate. The workshops enable women to learn about a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities in a casual, non-threatening environment. The classes are designed to be as hands-on as possible, giving participants enough knowledge to further pursue their interests once the workshop is over.




Weekend Workshop

Learning to prepare recipes with waterfowl at the From Field to Table workshop 

During this workshop, we offer over 30 different classes including firearm safety, preserving the harvest, fly fishing, and more! In addition to workshop classes, we offer evening programs and activities such as a game feast, nature presentations, crafts and night hikes. Classes and evening activities offered may vary from event to event.



Beyond BOW Workshops​


In addition to the weekend workshop, we also offer Beyond BOW events. Beyond BOW workshops last from one to three days and are focused on specific activities. Beyond BOW workshops may include a one-day fishing clinic, a backpacking experience, goose hunting on the eastern shore, From Field to Table (learning how to take wild game from harvest to the dinner table) or an outdoor survival skills weekend. Each workshop we offer is tailored to showcase the resources and opportunities available in that area, as well as offer a more intermediate hands-on experience.

The emphasis of BOW and Beyond BOW is on the enjoyment and camaraderie that goes along with outdoor recreation, whether hunting, fishing, hiking, or boating.

Two women in the snow holding guns with a row of dead geese lying in front of them.     Woman kayaking.


Workshops


  • Beyond BOW Spring Wellness Workshop​ ​will be hosted by Thorpewood in Thurmont, MD on 4/28/2024 from 9:30am - 2:30pm. Registration for this Spring Wellness Workshop is now open​! Registration closes March 26th and space is limited so sign up soon!
  • Spring Foraging Workshop - Participants will be guided on how to share in a harvest ceremony, harvest sustainably, identify seasonal plants, berries, and shrubs along with learning how to use​ what you harvest. Workshop will be held at Patapsco State Park and the date is TBD.
  • August 9-11, 2024 - Garrett County - This 3-day workshop is for beginners who want to improve your skills, or learn new ones. This workshop focuses on the learning of outdoor skills and is designed primarily for women,18 years or older. Registration coming soon! 
  • BEYOND BOW in the works (Workshops and events with more information coming soon)
    1. Backpacking 101 - Coming fall 2024! Participants will be guided on how to get started backpacking including, how to pack a pack, how to fit a pack, what gear is needed, how to physically prepare for your first backpacking trip and more. Workshop will be a three part series: the first class will be virtual, the last two sessions will be out in the field! Location and dates TBD.
    2. Kayaking
    3. Hunting 101 (Hunter Ed)