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Becoming an Outdoors Woman

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW)

Outdoors Women at CampfireThis program focuses on the learning of outdoor skills - skills traditionally passed from father to son - but valuable to anyone wishing to enjoy outdoor pursuits.

A sampling of workshop offerings may include basic fishing, beginning shotgun, kayaking, map & compass, reading the woods, archery, pond and stream adventures, nature photography, martial arts, outdoor and game cooking, edible plants and much more.

Designed primarily for women, it is an opportunity for anyone 18 years of age or older who may have never tried these activities, but wants an opportunity to learn. Co-sponsored by local conservation/sporting groups.

For information on Becoming An Outdoors-Woman (BOW) programs in other states, check the International Becoming An Outdoors-Woman website.

Join the BOW e-Mail List -- Sign up for the Becoming an Outdoorswoman e-mail list and get registration materials sent to you when they are ready! All you need to do is send an email to join-BOW-Massachusetts@listserv.state.ma.us. (No subject or message is needed.)