GIRLS NIGHT OUT

Women in the Outdoors is our opportunity as women to become more competent, more confident, and more knowledgeable about the great outdoors through skills workshops. It is also a great opportunity to make new friends that have similar interests and passion for the outdoors.
Classes are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm in the conservation room of the Independence Bass Pro Shops. Registration is required for classes by calling 816-795-4317 or emailing aracock@basspro.com.

Wednesday, January 21st Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace is not simply a program for visiting the backcountry, it is a way of life, and learning Leave No Trace concepts begins at home. During this class we will learn what it means to be respectful of wildlife and what we can to make a difference in the great outdoors.
Supplies Needed: All supplies will be furnished
Class Size: limited to 40 ladies

Wednesday, February 18th Wine Tasting
Kick off your shoes lady, because this night is all about you. Come join us in the conservation room for Wine Tasting. We will be sampling some wines from all around the world. In addition, we will be helping out a great cause with a donation to breast cancer awareness.
Supplies Needed: $10.00 donation to Susan G. Komen Foundation
Class Size: limited to 40 ladies

SPECIAL DATE Wednesday, March 11th Fly Fishing
March 1st is the opening date of the Trout Fishing season and what better way to kick off our special Spring Classic Girls Night Out event. The class will meet in the conservation room and will include a fly tying demonstration, seminar on different reels and techniques in casting, as well as great places to go fishing. Weather permitting some of the class will be held outside.
Supplies Needed: All supplies will be furnished, but ladies that do have fly tying & fly fishing equipment are encourage to bring their own materials for more hands on experience.
Class Size: limited to 40 ladies

Wednesday, April 15th Frontier/Survival Skills
This class will take you back in time when life so much simpler or was it? We will have a presentation on Frontier Survival Skills, as well as those things that are still useful today when we are out camping, hiking or just even walking out to our car.
Supplies Needed: All supplies will be furnished
Class Size: limited to 40 ladies

NO Class Offered in May

Wednesday, June 17th Canoeing
Time to get out on the water! It doesn’t matter if you are a novice or an expert the water can be so tricky. Join us at we learn about paddling techniques and safety on the water.
Supplies Needed: If you have your own canoe or kayak, as well as your own life jacket, please bring. Supplies will be on hand to use too.
Class Size: limited to 15 ladies

Wednesday, July 15th Dutch Oven Cooking
There is nothing better than the smell of a cooking cobbler or waking up in the morning to the smell of bacon over the campfire. This class we will be teaching all the different techniques to Dutch Oven Cooking. Weather permitting the class will be held outside by the campfire, if not we will meet in the conservation room.
Supplies Needed: Bring your favorite dutch oven recipe as we are going to compile all of our recipes from the year to make a cookbook.
Class Size: limited to 20 ladies

NO Class Offered in August

Wednesday, September 16th Archery
Have you ever wanted to shoot a bow and arrow? Come to our class and learn in a fun, safe environment. Class will be held upstairs in our archery range.
Supplies Needed: We will supply bows and arrows
Class Size: limited to 20 ladies

Wednesday, October 21st Hunter’s Safety
Hunter’s safety is so important and this class we will be explore all the things we can do to keep us safe while out hunting, plus it will give us pointers on what things to look for that could be potential problems. This informative class will get you read for deer hunting season.
Supplies Needed: All supplies will be furnished
Class Size: limited to 40 ladies

Wednesday, November 18th Nature Crafts
Just in time for the holidays. We will be learning how to make candles and soap, which make great Christmas gifts.
Supplies Needed: There will be a $10 charge for this class for supplies
Class Size: limited to 20 ladies

NO Class Offered in December