Recreational Sports Outdoor Program

Fall 2011 Activities

Volunteering With the Outdoor Program
Do you love the outdoors and have a desire to share it with others? The Outdoor Program is always seeking new student staff members for a variety of opportunities. You don't need to be an expert in the wilderness to join us and there will be opportunities to fit your sched- ule, with lots of free training. Come to our kick off meeting scheduled for: Tuesday, September 13 5-6pm Sports and Health Center Room 191 Or come to our regular meetings and activities on Tuesdays at 5pm (meet in SpHC 191). To get details of what the topics are or how to get involved, email Amanda (meye1498@d.umn. edu). Even if you can't make the meetings, we can get you involved.

What is there to do Outside in Duluth?
The Outdoor Program will be sharing all of the best spots to play in town. If you are look- ing for great places to hike, mountain bike, trail run, fish, cross country ski, ice climb, picnic, or if you're just looking for some new ideas about where to go and what to do in this great city, come join us. Local experts will be on hand with photos and maps to help you navigate from campus to all the hidden play- grounds that Duluthians enjoy all year long. Thursday, September 8, 6-7:30pm Meet: Kirby Student Center Room 333 Cost: FREE!

Sailing Duluth
We will be working with the Duluth-Superior Sailing Association learning about the com- ponents of sailing while trying it out in the Duluth-Superior Harbor. You will get an op- portunity at the helm of a sailboat, while get- ting a feel of the wind on the sails. We will cover sailing terminology, raising and lower- ing sails, how to operate the sails, and how to steer the boat. Fun on the water with the wind moving you!
Saturday, September 10, 1-5pm
Register By: Noon, September 9 We Provide: Transportation & instruction You Provide: Dress for the Weather (if it is rainy, make sure you have rain gear), Soft Soled Shoes, Water Bottle. Meet: At the "Trailhead" Sports and Health Center Lobby Cost: $18 for UMD Students Only

Wild Mushroom Hike
Join Mushroom expert Larry Weber as we learn about mushrooms and identification in the Northland. Fall is the time for mushrooms and we will discover what is growing in the woods and whether or not it is edible. This is a comprehensive class where we will practice techniques for identification. Larry has been teaching about mushrooms for many years and is incredibly knowledgeable (he even wrote the book on northland mushrooms). He is also quite a fun and charismatic educa- tor. Bring your collecting basket, field guides (if you have any) and dress for the weather. Sunday, September 11, 1-5pm
Register By: Noon, September 9 You Provide: Bring your collecting basket, knife, field guides (if you have any) and dress for the weather. Meet: Bagley Nature Area Classroom Cost: $12 for UMD Students/ $22 Others

Backpacking 101: How to pack your pack!
Ever pack a Duluth pack or back-country pack, and it didn't seem to sit quite right? Come and join us as we will show you the se- crets of packing your own pack, where gear should go in your pack, and give you some time to practice and test your packing skills out in the field and feel the difference. Tuesday, September 13, 7-8:30pm Register By: Noon, September 13
We Provide: All equipment and instruction. You Provide: A pack if you have one. Meet: Sports and Health Center Room 119 Cost: $2 for UMD Students/ $4 Others

Outdoor Skills Event!
Hop aboard, as we join students from Lake Superior College and St. Scholastica, to travel to Island Lake to try different Outdoor Skills! You will get a chance to try Trap Shooting, Archery, Fly Fishing, Target Shooting, G.P.S. Navigation, Canoeing, Spin Cast Fishing and More! There will also be FREE FOOD. No fishing license is needed. Meet friends, try skills, have fun! Sponsored by the Minn. D.N.R., Izaak Walton League, United North- ern Sportsmen, and UMD.
Thursday, September 15 3-8pm
Register By: Noon on September 14 We Provide: All equipment, instruction, transportation, and food You Provide: Clothing for the weather condi- tions Meet: At the "Trailhead" Sports and Health Center Lobby Cost: FREE (This outing is for UMD Students only)

Smallmouth Bass on the Fly
Join us as we take on one of freshwater's scrap- piest gamefish, the smallmouth bass, with fly fishing gear. Experienced fly anglers will take you to a "secret spot" on the St. Louis River where you can learn techniques about casting, bait selection, and habitat of fish from our ex- pert fly anglers. No experience is necessary. Saturday, September 17, 9am-1pm Register By: Noon, September 16
We Provide: Transportation, Fishing Gear and Lures You Provide: 2011 MN Fishing License, Your Own Fly Rod (Optional)
Meet: At the "Trailhead" Sports and Health Center Lobby Cost: $12 for UMD Students/ $17 Others

Composting Workshop
Interested in sustainability? Whether you're looking for a way to reuse your food scraps or just give your plants nutritious soil for practi- cally no cost, this is the program for you! Find out how easy it is to make indoor and outdoor composts, try it, and learn some troubleshoot- ing tricks from a UMD gardening expert. Monday, September 19, 6-7:30pm Register By: Noon, September 19
We Provide: Instruction and all materials needed Meet: Bagley Nature Area Classroom Cost: $2 for UMD Students/ $4 Others

Bike Tune Up
Finish out your fall riding season with a freshly tuned bike! Learn the basics of bicycle maintenance and go home with knowledge that will keep your bike rolling year round. Wednesday, September 21, 5-7pm Register By: Noon, September 21
We Provide: Instruction and necessary tools. Meet: Sports and Health Center Room 9 Cost: $5 for UMD Students/ $9 Others

The Joy of Bike Commuting
Functional fitness, reduced dependence on fossil fuels, awareness of nature, and joy! This workshop, presented by Tom Beery, will pro- vide practical tips for safe, efficient, and en- joyable bike commuting; specifically, bikes, gear, routes, and safety will be explored. Du- luth's hills, Duluth winters, and Duluth driv- ers will be some of the challenges discussed- -practical responses to these challenges will be presented. Consider transportation as one way you can be an active part of a sustainable campus!
Monday, September 26, 5-6pm
Meet: Sports and Health Center Room 119 Cost: FREE!

Camp Cooking
Getting tired of cooking the same old freeze dried food every time you go camping? Want to learn some new tips and tricks to make your meals wonderful? Come join us as we look at cooking with different stoves and dif- ferent recipes and how great the outdoors can really taste! We will actually prepare some meals and get to eat them.
Tuesday, September 27, 5-8pm
Register By: Noon, September 26 We Provide: Food, and equipment. You Provide: Eating utensils to try the food. Meet: Bagley Nature Area Classroom Cost: $4 for UMD Students/ $8 Others

Hunt Duluth
Attention Hunters! If you are new to Duluth or just want to learn about the vast opportuni- ties that exist for hunters this is for you. Lo- cal St Louis County Forester Randy Roff will present on the public land opportunities near Duluth. Bring your questions (and your maps for marking – if you have them)!
Thursday, September 29, 7-9pm
Meet: Sports and Health Center Room 9 Cost: FREE!

Kayak and Climb
Come join the Outdoor Program for a day of exploring the Lake Superior sea cliffs! The day will start with a sea kayak trip, sightseeing at the base of Palisade Head and Shovel Point. From there, the day will continue with a unique rock climbing experience on the Shov- el Point sea cliffs. No experience is needed! Sunday, October 2, 9am-5pm
Register By: Noon, September 30 We Provide: Instruction and all equipment. You Provide: Clothing for the weather condi- tions, long underwear for under a wetsuit, and spare shoes that can get wet. Meet: At the "Trailhead" Sports and Health Center Lobby Cost: $21 for UMD Students/ $55 Others

Buckthorn Pull: Removing Exotic Species
Buckthorn is an invasive species that is chok- ing out the native species of the area. We will be working to eradicate this nuisance species through non-toxic, environmentally friendly methods. We need your help to rid Bagley Na- ture Center of Buckthorn by pulling it out of the ground so it doesn't come back. It will be a morning of fun and hard work and you will be helping the forest stay healthy
Tuesday, October 4, 3-7pm
We Provide: Pizza, Instruction, Tools You Provide: Gloves, Work Clothes, Water Bottle Meet: Bagley Nature Area, Rock Pond Kiosk FREE!!!

Apple Sauce and Cidering: The Old Fashioned Way
It's fall and apples are ripe for the picking. Come learn about apples and their history. We will then make homemade apple cider us- ing a hand-crank cider press and make home- made apple sauce.
Thursday, October 6, 5-7:30pm
Register By: Noon, October 5 We Provide: Instruction and equipment. You Provide: A mug, bowl, and spoon for ci- der and sauce Meet: Bagley Nature Area Classroom Cost: $2 for UMD Students/ $5 Others

Horseback Riding
Come with us for a day of horseback riding at Prospect Farms. Practice grooming and prep- ping a horse, and then go on a ride through the woods. Small groups will allow for one- on-one instruction aimed at improving skill and technique. Also enjoy exploring the farm and playing group games. All riding levels welcome, no experience required.
Saturday, October 8, 9am-4pm
Register By: Noon, October 6 We Provide: Instruction, transportation, and equipment. You Provide: Bag lunch, water, clothing for the weather conditions (including long pants) Meet: At the "Trailhead" Sports and Health Center Lobby Cost: $39 for UMD Students/ $49 Others

Nature Photo Hike and Competition
Do you like to take pictures of the outdoors? Then join us for an evening of outdoor pho- tography. We will head outside to Bagley Nature Area and go for a hike where we will capture what we see on film. After the day is over you will submit your photos for a com- petition. The overall winner will have their photograph published in RSOP's catalog next fall. Runners up will get their photographs on RSOP's Flickr site.
Monday, October 10, 5-7:30pm
Register By: Noon, October 7 We Provide: Instruction, extra cameras You Provide: A digital camera if you have one, along with its cord to the computer. Meet: Bagley Nature Area Classroom Cost: $3 for UMD Students/ $6 Others

Process your own Deer
Learn the right way to process your own deer this season. Local professional Dave Pray will guide us through processing a deer in this hands-on class. Proper handling of meat, knives, and basic food safety will be covered. Actual deer will be provided for class experi- ence. Space is limited, so don't wait. Tuesday, October 11, 5:30-10pm
Register By: Noon, October 10 We Provide: Transportation and Instruction You Provide: An extra clean shirt. Meet: At the "Trailhead" Sports and Health Center Lobby Cost: $6 for UMD Students/ $12 Others

Animals at Night
Discover the Night! When most of us go in- side because of darkness, many critters come to life to earn their living outdoors. Join us on this exploration of the night. Discover what animals are active, how they cope, as well as enjoying the beauty of the night. We may even get an opportunity to enjoy the night sky. Thursday, October 20, 7-9pm
Register By: Noon, October 19 You Provide: Warm Clothing, Headlamp (if you have one) Meet: At the "Trailhead" Sports and Health Center Lobby Cost: $3 for UMD Students/ $5 Others

Outdoor Survival Skills
Have you ever wondered what you would do if you were stuck in the woods with minimal supplies? Learn how to make a shelter that will help protect you from the elements, how to start a fire, collect and find water, and what
edibles can be found to sustain you. Please bring warm clothes and water bottle. Saturday, October 22, 12-5pm Register By: Noon, October 21
We Provide: All equipment needed. You Provide: Warm Clothing for the Condi- tions Meet: Bagley Nature Area Classroom Cost: $8 for UMD Students/ $10 Others

Build Your Own Snowshoes
We may not have snow on the ground, but now is a great time to start building your snowshoes for this winter! You will be able to walk away from this program with your own pair of laced snowshoes. We will teach you a little bit about the history of snowshoes, the traditional materials used, and what you can do to make your very own pair at home if you would like.
Thursday, November 3, 10, 17, 6-9pm
Register By: Noon, November 2 We Provide: Materials needed, including pre- built frames & lacing. Meet: Sports and Health Center Room 9 Cost: $99 for UMD Students/ $109 Others

Canoe Paddle Making
The Canoeing season may be over, but that doesn't mean you can't start preparing for the next one. Come and join us as we'll explore the different ways wooden paddles are made (including bent shaft), then work on making a laminated, straight shaft paddle. We supply the wood and glue up the blade, shaft, and grip. Second session we will shape and work on sanding each paddle. You'll have to do some work at home, including final sanding
and varnishing.
Monday, November 28 and December 5, 6-9pm Register By: Noon, November 25 We Provide: Instruction, Materials, and Tools You Provide: Tools (if you have: hand plane, spoke shave, c-clamps, pipe clamps, saber saw)
Meet: Sports and Health Center Room 39 Cost:$28 for UMD Students/ $38 Others

Wax Clinic
Prepare for the coming ski season! Learn how to hot wax your skis/snowboards and kick wax your classic cross-country skis so you are ready to enjoy the snow.
Wednesday, November 30, 6-8pm
Register By: Noon, November 29 We Provide: Instruction and all waxing equip- ment You Provide: Cross Country Skis, Alpine Skis, or Snowboard Meet: Sports and Health Center Room 9 Cost: $5 for UMD Students/ $10 Others

Make your own Messenger Bag
Have you ever wanted a messenger bag, but thought it was too expensive or not to your liking? Why not make your own? Come join us in sewing together your very own messen- ger bag and use it whenever you want! Thursday, December 1, 6:30-9pm
Register By: Noon, November 29 We Provide: All materials needed. You Provide: Your own sewing machine (if you have one) Meet: Sports and Health Center Room 119 Cost: $15 for UMD Students/ $20 Others