Women of Colour Remake Wellness and Adventure Report have teamed up to bring you a morning discussing how you can try out camping for the first time and feel good about it!
We know that camping can be a ton of fun, but that if you've never done it before it can also be super intimidating.
So we've asked Outdoor Education teacher Jenny Kirton to host a conversation designed to help you feel comfortable with the idea of trying out camping, and answering all your questions.
Topics we'll cover:
-The different places you can find a campsite.
-What it feels like to camp at an Ontario Provincial Parks campsite. (Are there other people around? Bugs? Animals?!)
-What to pack so you will feel safe and comfortable.
-How to safely store food.
-How to safely cook food.
-How and where you can borrow camping gear for free in Ottawa.
-Whether camping is safe for kids (it is!).
Coffee and light snacks will be provided.
This conversation will be hosted inside at Patagonia in the Byward Market. Opened in December 2022, Patagonia Ottawa is a locally owned Patagonia Partner store. We take pride in representing Patagonia in our local market by working to bring the brand and the mission statement to life: we are in business to save our home planet. We work to diligently service our customers through engaged and authentic experience. We work to connect and support local nonprofits and community groups through our 1% for the Planet membership and through events and campaigns. We are owned and operated through business alongside Patagonia Halifax which opened in 2011.
This event is for BIPOC women 18+. Donations from this event go to support the work being done by WoCRW. Given the limited number of spots available, no refunds will be provided. Please ensure you're able to attend before signing up.
