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    Learn New Outdoor Recreation Skills With Cleveland Metroparks Institute Of The Great Outdoors

    News & Press | October 2012

    Learn New Outdoor Recreation Skills With Cleveland Metroparks Institute Of The Great Outdoors

    Posted: October 10, 2012
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    FOR MORE INFORMATION
    CONTACT:       



    BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 - or -



    ERIC BARNETT - 216-635-7014



    Join Cleveland Metroparks Institute of the Great
    Outdoors (IGO)
    for upcoming �Outdoor Recreation Skills�
    courses this November and December!



    Participants can enjoy the knowledge and expertise of seasoned
    instructors with all IGO courses and have fun at the same time with
    the following �Outdoor Recreation Skills' classes:



    How to Survive Just About Anything:



    Natural disasters have been on the minds of many people lately.
    With proper planning and the right kit, you can stand a greater
    chance of surviving winter storms, tornadoes, floods and other
    disasters. Participants get resources to begin making their own
    disaster kits for home and on the road and discover how to reuse
    old camping gear.



    Ages: 16 years & up



    Date / Location:  November 13 -OR- December 11 �
    6:30 - 9:30 p.m. � Rocky River Nature Center -OR- November 28 �
    6:30 - 9:30 p.m. � Garfield Park Nature Center



    Cost: $15 ($20 with late registration)



     On-Land Kayaking Basics:



    Interested in kayaking, but nervous about getting in the water
    for the first time? Or, know a kayaker who could use some new gear
    this holiday season? During this classroom session, discuss types
    of kayaks, gear, safety, local places to paddle and trip planning.
    Participants can test balance and have fun in the �on-the-water�
    kayak simulator.



    Ages: 14 years & up



    Date / Location:  November 7 � 6 - 9 p.m. � Rocky
    River Nature Center -OR-



    December 6 � 6 - 9 p.m. � North Chagrin Nature Center



    Cost:  $10 ($15 with late registration)



     Kayaking I: Introduction to Kayaking:



    Enjoy winter by learning to kayak in the comfort of a pool.
    Combined classroom and on-the-water practice to introduce
    equipment, basic paddling strokes and more. Be prepared to get
    wet!



    Activity level: easy



    Ages: 14 years & up



    Date / Location:  November 25, December 2 -OR- 9 � 9
    a.m. - noon � Lakewood High School Pool



    Cost:  $35 (includes boat & equipment) ($40
    with late registration)



    For more information on these �Outdoor Recreation Skills�
    courses, a complete list of all IGO courses and trips, and to
    register, call 216-341-1704 or go online at
    clevelandmetroparks.com.



    Take advantage of down-time and learn some new outdoor
    recreation skills through courses with the Institute of the Great
    Outdoors of Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life,
    naturally!



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