Trust Your Map: A Guide to Orienteering

Description

Come join Lakes Region Conservation Corps member Em to learn how to trust your map on an orienteered hike May 4th from 12pm-3pm at the Homestead Forest Conservation Area’s Forgotten Farm’s Quest Trail. This is a great way to learn how to properly use a compass, map, and significant landscapes to traditionally navigate your way down a trail. This quest is a navigational game that is a challenge of exploration that is fun and accessible to all ages. We will be learning the basics of a compass, how to read a map, and how to properly pack and fit a bag for an off-trail’s excursion. Participants should make sure that they are wearing appropriate footwear and clothing. The weather this time of year can be unpredictable, and trails are often muddy, so please plan accordingly. Participants should also be bringing their own food and water for the duration of the program. We will learn how to properly pack these items in your packs.