Environment and Conservation September 18, 2008
Becoming an Outdoors Woman Program Taking Place in Gros Morne National Park
Next month, female outdoor enthusiasts in Newfoundland
and Labrador will have an opportunity to join the more than 20,000 women
across North America who participate each year in the Becoming an
Outdoors Woman (BOW) program. The outdoor skills training program for
women 18 years of age and older will be held at Killdevil Camp, Lomond,
Gros Morne National Park, from October 10-12. "This program is as much about building confidence as
it is about building competence," said the Honourable Charlene Johnson,
Minister of Environment and Conservation. "It helps remove barriers and
builds a strong connection to the environment in a very supportive
setting. The countless women who have participated in this program have
attested to the great deal they learned about themselves as individuals,
in addition to the valuable skills they acquired." During the BOW weekend, participants will have an
opportunity to learn rifle, shotgun, outdoor survival, map and compass,
global positioning system (GPS) navigation, and canoeing and fishing
skills, to name a few. Registration cost is $180 and covers
accommodations for two nights, seven meals, course instruction and the
use of demonstration equipment. There are also scholarships available
for single mothers or students who may require financial assistance. "In a non-competitive atmosphere, the women in this
program will focus on outdoor recreational skills," said Minister
Johnson. "The natural heritage of our province is second to none, and I
am pleased that more and more women are becoming involved in activities
to help them enjoy and experience it. I wish all participants an
enjoyable weekend in the beautiful Gros Morne setting." For more information on the BOW program, please
contact Lucy O�Driscoll at 709-229-7888; by fax at 709-229-7078 or by
e-mail: lucyodriscoll@gov.nl.ca
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