JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 13, 2023 – Ladies looking to explore the great outdoors need to look no further than a special program to be offered at Cuivre River State Park. On Sunday, July 23, there will be a Women in Nature program for ladies 10 years old and up. The event will last from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and consist of outdoor activities taught solely by women.
Registration is $20 with a maximum of 20 participants. All experience levels are welcome. Children 10 to 14 must be accompanied by a guardian. Participants will meet at Camp Derricotte inside Cuivre River State Park.
There will be two activity track options when you register at icampmo.com. Please be sure to select the option you prefer. Track 1 will consist of classes on nature photography, campfire cooking and kayaking. Track 2 will consist of courses on kayaking, archery/atlatl and campfire cooking.
Activities include:
- Kayaking: Learn the basics of flatwater kayaking, including use of equipment, how to enter and exit a kayak, types of strokes and water and wind safety. By the end of the class, participants will feel more comfortable on the water, better understand the safety risks and will have had fun. There will be time to practice and explore.
- Archery/Atlatl: Archery is a time-honored sport that is growing in popularity. It is not only good fun but good exercise. Have you ever heard of throwing with an atlatl? Well, participants are going to get the opportunity to learn and explore the technique behind this ancient hunting weapon. This course will cover archery and atlatl safety, ethics, shooting techniques and equipment selection. Participants will receive personal instruction and adequate time to practice what they learn.
- Campfire Cooking: Learn campfire cooking techniques for your next outdoor adventure! Participants will learn how to cook over a campfire and about Dutch oven cooking and foil-packet meals. Food will be provided for participants to prepare and samples will be available.
- Nature Photography: Do you love nature? Have you ever wanted to capture photographs of that perfect sunrise or beautiful flower, but you’re unsure how to line up a shot or are confounded by the buttons and knobs on your camera? Beginner and amateur photographers, please bring your camera –even if it’s a camera phone – along with its manual, to learn how to turn a snapshot into a masterpiece. Once you've learned a few tips and tricks, the course will move outside so you can put your newly gained knowledge to the test. Cameras will be available for those who need to borrow one.
If you have any questions, please contact Taylor Ratcliff or Jamie Hubert with Missouri State Parks at taylor.ratcliff@dnr.mo.gov or jamie.hubert@dnr.mo.gov.
Cuivre River State Park is located 5 miles east of Troy at 678 State Route 147. For more information, call the park office at 636-528-7247.
For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.