January 19
Caving Ethics


Photo courtesy SE Cave Conservancy

Ben Eudy of the Southeastern Cave Conservancy will talk about the ethics concerning the exploration of our region's most delicate ecosystems, our caves.
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January 26
Eat the Weeds in Your Own Back Yard



Herbalist Holli Richey from the Center for Integrative Medicine will teach about the safe, edible weeds that grow in your own back yard. Participants will learn how to prepare common weeds into nutritious delicacies.  Wild food taste test included.
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February 2
Create a Bat Habitat in Your Back Yard


Tom Carlisle

One bat can eat up to 1,200 mosquitoes in an hour.
Former TWRA wildlife officer and bat expert Mike Bailey will offer plans and construction tips for building bat boxes and attracting bats to your back yard.
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 February 9
Build a Wooden Boat



Learn about a little boat that you can build in a weekend.
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February 16
Backcountry Cooking


Photo courtesy Venture Outdoors

From a backpacking stove to the three burner Coleman, learn some tips for making healthy, delicious meals while you're camping.

Intructors: Philip Grymes and Trevor Childress
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February 23
Preserving Your Land in a Conservation Trust



Tricia King, Southeast Region Project Manager for The Land Trust for Tennessee, will talk about the benefits of preserving your land through a conservation easement.  Learn the step-by-step process of donating a conservation easement as well as the potential financial benefits to a landowner under the tax code. A good workshop for private landowners,accountants, estate planners and attorneys.
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March 1
Introduction to Backpacking the Cumberland Trail



TN State Park Ranger Bobby Fulcher and Outdoor Chattanooga staffer Trevor Childress will offer the basic tools and information that you need to start backpacking the Cumberland Trail, which begins its path northward in Chattanooga.
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March 8
Introduction to Climbing for Beginners



Urban Rocks Gym and Outdoor Chattanooga will offer up the basic tools and information that beginners need to start climbing. Class followed by a session on Outdoor Chattanooga's traverse climbing wall.
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March 15
Bicycle Riding for Pre-Schoolers



Taylor Keaton of the Chattanooga Trek Store will explain why training wheels are passe for the kindergarten crowd. Free riding demos for pre school aged kids.
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March 22
How Does Your Bicycle Fit?



Do your knees hit your chin when you ride your bicycle? Learn how some simple adjustments can make riding more comfortable and efficient.

Instructor: Taylor Keaton
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March 29
Build a Rain Barrel
Cost: $25
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED



The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County will host this practical workshop on building a rain barrel from a recycled drum. All materials provided.

Limit: 10 people
To pre-register, email Ruth Thompson or call (423) 643-6889.
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Learn More
Email Outdoor Chattanooga
Call (423) 643-6888
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Though our workshops are free, parking in the lot adjacent to Outdoor Chattanooga is not. Please check the central kiosk for instructions on how and how much to pay.

Parking on River St. is free after 4:30 p.m.