» Survival Events http://thesurvivalnut.com Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:05:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Wilderness Survival at Indian Springs Metropark http://thesurvivalnut.com/2009/09/30/wilderness-survival-at-indian-springs-metropark/ http://thesurvivalnut.com/2009/09/30/wilderness-survival-at-indian-springs-metropark/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:44:25 +0000 Survival Nut http://thesurvivalnut.com/?p=460  

Wilderness Survival at Indian Springs Metropark

Southeast Michigan contains a hidden treasure–the Huron-Clinton Metro Park system.

The Metroparks host several instructional events throughout the year. 



On October 17th & 18th, 2009, Indian Springs Metropark’s Environmental Discovery Center will be offering a “Wilderness Survival” program geared for scouting groups or other interested persons.

Call 248-625-6640.  Indians Springs is west of Pontiac, Michigan.  More information is available by viewing the Metroparks Fall 2009 Calendar of Events or Indian Springs’ Interpretive Program Page.

“Boy Scouts – Wilderness Survival,” Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18 at 10 a.m., Environmental Discovery Center. Scouts will learn some basic first aid, how to identify and circumvent outdoor hazards, how to create an emergency shelter, how to make fire with and without matches, and how to safely find water sources and treat questionable water. All of the requirements for this badge will be met in the program led by a certified merit badge counselor. Fee: $12 per Scout. Pre-registration required.

Huron-Clinton Metroparks: Delhi, Dexter Huron, Hudson Mills, Huron Meadows, Indian Springs, Kensington, Lake Erie, Lower Huron, Metro Beach, Oakwoods, Stony Creek (Note: sometimes spelled Stoney Creek), Willow, Wolcott Mill.


The Observer & Eccentric News also publishes the Metropark Calendar here.

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