The Central Park Conservancy presents
Wilderness Skills Workshop in Central Park
With Shane “White Feather” Hobel
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Check back later for Spring 2010 Wilderness Skills Workshop dates.
In the meanwhile, don't miss the
FREE Harlem Meer Social Hour with Shane Hobel
on Thursday, February 18, 2010.

Class departs from the North Meadow Recreation Center, located mid-Park at 97th Street.
Program is appropriate for ages 14 and up (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Advance registration and fee required, see below for details.

Mountain Man comes to the Big Apple! Learn basic wilderness skills related to shelter, water, fire, food, plants/trees, primitive skills, tracking, awareness, and movement with Shane "White Feather" Hobel, founder of Mountain Scout Survival School and primary member of the national Tracker Search & Forensic Investigation Team. This is a beginner level class, but don't be fooled – the 8-hour day is jam-packed with sacred knowledge, lectures, and skills practice that will help you appreciate and enjoy nature -- whether in an urban environment like Central Park or a remote wilderness. Central Park's northern landscapes around the North Meadow Recreation Center and the 100th Street Pool will provide the backdrop for your "urban wilderness" learning experience.

Wilderness Skills Workshop Fees
Take advantage of special introductory pricing for our Fall 2009 kick-off!

Receive additional discounts when you register with a friend or become a new Central Park Conservancy member! Central Park Conservancy members not only help to provide 85% of annual operating costs to maintain Central Park, but are also enrolled in the Central Park Perks program, which offers discounts at hundreds of New York City restaurants, spas, and cultural institutions.  To learn more about membership opportunities, click here.

Wilderness Skills Workshop Fee                                  $85/person
   › with your Bring-A-Friend Discount       (save $5!)     $80/person
   › with your $35 Basic membership          (save $5!)    $80/person
   › with your $50 Gardener membership   (save $10!)   $75/person
   › with your $100 Arborist membership   (save $20!)    $65/person

For more information, please read below.  To register for a Wilderness I Workshop, call the North Meadow Recreation Center at 212-348-4867.

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Helpful Information for Students

• Arrive early. Check-in is at 8:45 am so that the program can start promptly at 9:00 am. 
  Late-comers will be admitted at the discretion of the facilitator and will not be eligible for a refund.
• Bring a packed lunch, snacks, and water to last the whole day, a notebook and pen/pencil (optional), camera (optional), and a passion for all things ancient. Video cameras and audio recording devices are not allowed.
• Dress in layers appropriate for that day’s weather. The entire day is spent outside, even in a light rain.
• Wear shoes appropriate for the outdoors. Although this class does not include extensive hiking, comfortable walking shoes are a must.
• Program fees are not refundable.  In the case of cancellation due to extreme weather we will make effort to reschedule you for another open class.
  
  

About Shane Hobel

Since he was a very young child, Shane Hobel (also known as “White Feather”) has dedicated himself to two pursuits that have merged into a truly unique way of life: applying survival skills to his love of nature, and mastering martial arts.

Shane holds a Go-Renshi Dan (5th Degree Black Belt) in the original forms of traditional Okinawan Karate, certifications in Wilderness First Responder, CPR, and First Aid, and is a Licensed Guide by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Some of his experiences include performing professional stunts and stage combat, working with the American Red Cross, and instructing martial arts and Nature programs. Shane has over twenty years of teaching experience. His studies under Tom Brown Jr. and Stalking Wolf, a Native Scout, particularly influenced his development.

Today, Shane continues his study of ancient tracking methods at the world-renowned “Tracker School” in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey.

Learn about more Central Park Conservancy recreation programs here.

For information about disabled accessibility, call the North Meadow Recreation Center at 212-348-4867.