Outdoor school training courses in Charlotte, NC (public, in-house or online)

Outdoor living spaces are great for relaxing and entertaining. Learn how to instantly increase your home’s appeal by adding a new deck or repairing an existing deck. This hands-on class will discuss basic deck building, building codes for wood decks, handrails, maintenance and repairs.

All about birds! This course is for the amateur bird enthusiast who wants to learn to identify native species by song and physical attributes, as well as to better understand migratory patterns, wildlife and man-made habitats. Transform your backyard into a bird haven and discover how and where to look for birds in the Southeast. This course will include information about clubs, web links and other local resources for the avid bird watcher. From bird identification to bird location to bird e...

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Course will focus on management issues and techniques of outdoor programs.

This course is designed to introduce the theories and techniques used in conducting a safe and professional multiple day river expedition on rivers typical of the Western U.S. The course is also structured to expand the PRM students�knowledge in outdoor leadership through a river context. The primary purpose of this course is to train students in boat handling skills, and the logistics, safety and leadership requirements encountered when conducting a multi-day river experience. During both in c...

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Planning, design, and operation of recreation facilities and adjoining areas. On-site visits Supplement classroom principles. Spring.