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Our Concept

Outdoor Woman Magazine was born from a passion for the outdoors, an understanding of the value of education, and the willingness to take a risk.

Our Mission Statement: “Promoting self-reliance through information, education, and opportunity,” is clear and direct.

For years, studies funded by numerous outdoor entities have identified basically the same barriers to the participation of women in outdoor recreation: lack of time, lack of opportunity, and lack of social support. Outdoor Woman Magazine’s focus is to provide a broad range of tools that will help diminish as many of these barriers as possible. With the support of professional outdoor writers, conservation organizations, and natural resource agencies, we are confident we will not only meet but, exceed our goals.

We have chosen “education” as our foundation because we believe it is the key to providing more opportunities for women who wish to experience the outdoors. Outdoor Woman Magazine writers offer encouragement to women hesitant to explore new activities as well as provide solid information for women already involved in outdoor recreation. In addition, each issue will feature a calendar of events outlining outdoor education programs and opportunities available in each of our targeted states.

We believe education is also the key to the future of our natural resources. By cooperating with state resource agencies, Outdoor Woman Magazine will promote the efforts of outdoor professionals dedicated to preserving recreational enjoyment for generations to come.

It is vital to the long-term health and well-being of our natural resources to educate the general public about the needs of healthy water, trees, air, and land. Outdoor recreation has a great impact on natural resources and depends directly upon involvement with specific resources. Educating women about the outdoors will help them make informed decisions about the use and future of our precious environment.

Events

May 2008

Becoming An
Outdoor Woman (BOW)


Fly Fishing
Lanesboro, MN
May 4

Multi-Course Workshop
Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor, MI
May 9-10

Firearm Certification Clinic
Wago Nature Center, MN
May 10

Women in the Wild Survival Weekend
Medina, MN
May 10-11

Multi-Course Workshop
Raton, NM
May 16-18

Archery Day
Maple Grove, MN
May 17

Fly Fishing
Wizard Falls, OR
May 17

Shotgun Shooting Clinic
Blaine, MN
May 24

A Day at the Range
Eugene, OR
May 24

Multi-Course Workshop
Big Bay, MI
May 30-June 1

Beyond BOW Staying Safe in Bear Country
Lake Cowichan, BC
May 31

Hiking Pole Field Seminar
Mt. Tamalpis State Park, CA
May 31

Geocaching and Outdoor Cooking
Wonder Valley Ranch, CA
May 31

Casting for Recovery (Breast Cancer Survirors)

Fly Fishing
Orkney Springs, VA
May 14-16

Fly Fishing
Shawnee, CO
May 16-18

Fly Fishing
Greer, AZ
May 17-19

Fly Fishing
Canton, NC
May 23-25

Fly Fishing
Claryville, NY
May 30-June 1

Wilderness Awareness School

The Night Sky Nature Talk
REI Seattle, WA
May 5

Plants for Food and Medicine
Duvall, WA
May 9-11

Women's Fly Fishing

Ladies Outdoor Night
Anchorage, AK
May 8

Beginning Fly Fishing Classes
Kodiak, AK
May 9-11

Beginning Fly Fishing Classes
Soldotna, AK
May 16-18

Spring Float Tubing for Rainbows
Near Mt. McKinley, AK
May 19-22

Women's Wilderness Institute

Mountain Bike Skills Clinic
Boulder, CO
May 4

Next Steps Reflective Retreat
Desert Canyons, UT
May 15-18

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link above for more information)


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