Do you love the outdoors, but can’t find time to enjoy it?
Join 275 women at our annual
Women in the Wilds Event!
This is your opportunity to network, to try something new & exciting, or to (re)discover new hobbies!—
amongst other women—bring a friend, neighbor or family member!
Join us at Mt. Pisgah State Park in a
beautiful, non-competitive, friendly, outdoor atmosphere!
Space is limited to the first 275
registrants, so please register early!
We sell out in less than 3
weeks, so get your registration
in ASAP! Don’t delay!
During the WITW event,
we’ll have a
Silent Auction & Raffles,
(cash & checks will be accepted)
To benefit the Friends of Mt. Pisgah &
the 2018 Women in the Wilds Event
During lunch, don’t forget to
check out the demo tents!
Mt. Pisgah State Park
Troy, PA
Bradford County
To benefit:
Saturday,
August 12, 2017
7:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Your WITW registration includes:
Choice of 4 Women in the Wilds
courses
Use of all equipment
Program materials & instruction
Women in the Wilds tshirt
Mmmm! Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks—
featuring local foods!
Chance to win door prizes
Our event is green! Please be sure to
bring a reusable hot and cold cup to
drink your beverages from! From com-
postable plates, cups, napkins & locally-
sourced food, we need to do our part to
save the Earth!
Did you know that 26 billion water
bottles get dumped in the trash in
the U.S. annually, with less than
15% being recycled?
Please be green at our event...recycle,
reduce, reuse and compost!
Nicole Harris,
Environmental Education Specialist
Mt. Pisgah State Park
28 Entrance Road
Troy, PA 16947
Phone 570/297-2734
Email [email protected]
www.friendsofmountpisgah.org
For more information
Dyeing & Felting: How do you prepare wool for felt and
color using natural dyes? Pat Case & Jill Fluck will guide you
from sheep to a crafty felt project to commemorate a great
day in the wilds at Pisgah.
Essential Oils 101: Discover the basics of essential oils—
why they work and which oils to start with. Ditch the
chemicals from your home and live a natural lifestyle! Join
Davina Dunlap, a wellness advocate of Young Living prod-
ucts for a chat on how to take control of your life!
*Flyfishing: Can you make a tied fly act like a bug? Practice
the techniques and skills of flyfishing then hone your skills
on Stephen Foster Lake. Instructor Pete Lawrence owns
Black Lab Flies near Mansfield, PA.
*GPS: Find some geocaches while learning the ins and
outs of a GPS, including how it could save you from an un-
comfortable situation in the wild. Join members of the
Towanda Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla for this session.
Less Clutter, More Freedom: Do you feel like you’re
just a “stuff manager”? Stressed by the state of your home?
How do you calm the chaos and find freedom? Less stuff
means more time and financial freedom! Homeschooling
mama Jess Roberts’ “I’ve been there!” perspective will guide
your journey to freedom!
Lyme Disease: It is estimated by the CDC that there are
300,000 new cases of Lyme disease every year. Do not
become part of that statistic! Join A Hope 4 Lyme to learn
about tick-borne diseases and how to prevent getting bit-
ten. Bring your questions!
*New Life Spinning®: Bring the outdoor cycling experi-
ence to a pavilion overlooking the lake! Set up a bike, ride
movements and incorporate heart rate monitors—wear
sneakers! Spinning® is a nationwide phenomenon—taught
by certified instructors Darla Monroe & Lu Ann Knapp.
*Shooting Events: Shotguns, .22 rifles, black powder &
handguns all together! Learn about the different types of
sporting arms, ammunition, and proper gun fit from ex-
perts. Shoot at targets and clay birds on our shooting
range! Our NRA certified instructors will demonstrate
proper safety techniques.
Soapstone Carving: Discover an unique way to relieve
stress with this easily carved stone used by the Native peo-
ple since the dawn of mankind. Take home your own soap-
stone carving creation! Inga Wells, a WITW volunteer &
rock expert, will lead this session.
All women, ages 14 & up, are invited to attend our
18th annual Women in the Wilds event
sponsored by the
Register by July 4th, $65.00 After July 5th, $75.00
Choose from the following courses & indicate your
preference on the attached registration form.
*Archery & Crossbow: Discover how to fit and select
archery equipment, with basic shooting instruction and
target practice. Treestand safety will also be discussed.
Women who have equipment may bring it! Up in Arms
Shooting Supplies Staff in East Smithfield, PA will instruct.
*Barn Quilts: Design a 12” x 12” wooden Ohio Star quilt
block with symmetrical cherry, maple and walnut wooden
pieces. Join Ralph Wilston to design a work of art to hang
on your wall or give as a gift!
Basket Weaving: Weave ponderosa, longleaf, and other
varieties of pine needles to create a small coil basket or
coaster. Shirley Fuller & Carol Lukovich will be demon-
strating this lost art of Native Americans.
*Canoe/Kayak/Paddleboards: After you learn about
the types and styles of equipment used, you’ll enjoy prac-
ticing paddle stroke techniques and the implementation of
safety procedures as you head out on Stephen Foster Lake.
Endless Mountains Outfitters of Sugar Run, PA will guide!
*Chainsaw Safety: Operate a chainsaw from start to
finish & then even cut a tree, with an emphasis on safety
and maintenance! Richie Herman & Greg Wilcox of
Claverack REC will lead this session! You must wear
boots (steel-toed recommended) to use saw—other per-
sonal protective equipment will be provided!
Cheesemaking: Whole milk to cheese in less than an
hour? Discover the steps needed to make mozzarella—
right in your own kitchen, and discuss harder cheeses too!
Amanda Kennedy of Backroad Creamery will lead this
session.
Dreamcatchers: Discover the Native American tradi-
tions behind dreamcatchers and then create your own
using natural materials such as fur, bones and feathers!
Mimi Eaton, WITW volunteer will facilitate this fun session.
Name ___________________________________________
Address _________________________________________
City _____________________State_____Zip____________
Phone __________________________________________
Date of Birth ______________________________________
E-mail Address ____________________________________
*Confirmations will be emailed if address is given above!
Emergency Contact /Phone __________________________
Course Offerings: Please rank in order of preference, 1 through 6 with 1
being your first choice and 6 being your last choice.
_____Archery/Crossbow _____GPS
_____Barn Quilts _____Less Clutter
_____Basket Weaving _____Lyme Disease
_____Canoe/Kayak/Paddle _____New Life Spinning
_____Chainsaw Safety _____Shooting
_____Cheesemaking _____Soapstone Carving
_____Dreamcatchers _____Survival
_____Dyeing & Felting _____Vegan Cooking
_____Essential Oils _____Wisdom of the Wilds
_____Flyfishing _____Women in the Woods
If you are planning on attending with another woman & would
like to share the exact same classes, please write her name
here:
WITW 2017 Registration Form
Payment Method (cash, checks, or money order
payable to Friends of Mt. Pisgah/PPFF)
$________Registration Fee
$65 (early bird, postmarked by July 4)
$75 (postmarked after July 4)
Ages 14-17 must attend with a parent or legal guardian.
The WITW giveaway item this year is a womens’ cut t-
shirt—please circle your size:
S M L XL XXL XXXL
Survival: What would happen if you did lose your way or
were injured in the wild? Could you build a shelter, fix a fire &
find food? In this course, you can learn several skills to sustain
yourself in the outdoors. Instructor Pat Beebe is a Vietnam
Veteran of the US Army, & a lifelong outdoor enthusiast.
Vegan Cooking: A vegan does not eat meat or dairy prod-
ucts. If you are open to culinary adventures, this plant-based
diet class in the heartland of cattle & dairy farming is for you!
You will learn basic vegan nutrition, tofu uses and meatless
alternatives. Join Katie Replogle & Chris Eng, long-time
WITW volunteers to sample vegan cooking!
Wisdom of the Wilds: Nature provides numerous signs for
personal reflection. Using the Top Ten list for Mt. Pisgah, we
will explore the wisdom found in common species. Discover
the wild wisdom with Suzann Schiemer, a retired educator &
full time nature lover!
*Women in your Woods: What do you see in your
woods? In this blitz course on Forest Stewardship, you will
learn tree ID, how to measure a tree & find out what it’s
worth. Discover whether your woods are healthy & find out
when or how to harvest your woods! Robert Hansen is re-
cently retired as a Penn State Extension forester.
*Many of these workshops do require walking, driv-
ing or hitchhiking between Poolside, Lakeside, and
Hilltop pavilion areas! _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please make checks payable to —
Friends of Mt. Pisgah State Park/PPFF & mail to:
Brandon Kutz, FOMP Treasurer
Holman, Frenia & Allison
795 Canton Street, Troy, PA 16947 Phone (570) 297-2734, Fax (570) 297-4644
Email: [email protected]
Confirmation / Cancellation
Workshops will be filled according to when your registration is
received. A confirmation letter with directions to Mt. Pisgah
State Park will be mailed/emailed to you upon receipt of your
registration form & workshop fee.
The cancellation deadline is July 15, 2017. If you cancel after
the deadline, you will be responsible for the full program fee.
Registration refunds are subject to a $20 processing fee.