Becoming an Outdoors-Woman

Becoming An Outdoors-Woman (BOW) is a program designed to give women introductory experiences and instruction in various outdoor activities. Three-day weekend workshops include classes ranging from outdoor recreational activities to shooting sports to outdoor crafts and hobbies. Program instructors emphasize the basics in instruction while providing information on equipment, associated clubs and/or organizations, and additional training opportunities. Workshops are open to women 18 years and older. Meals, lodging, transportation during workshops, giveaways, and use of class equipment & supplies are all included in the workshop registration fees. Workshops fill up very quickly so keep an eye on this website for updates and workshop registration materials.

Registation is currenlty not open  for Becoming an Outdoors-Woman 
Please click here for past workshop details.

BOW coordinator - Lisa Demeule ~~ lisa.demeule@illinois.gov

Loredo Taft. This workshop is not open for registration at this time. Check back for more details in Spring 2024

Touch of Nature/Giant City State Park. This workshop is not open for registration at this time. Check back for more details in Summer 2024