Find more Bear Lake Reserve Events
Description
Signups are required 12 hours in advance, if there are no sign ups the night prior, the activity will be canceled. Capacity of 8 people per event.
Come spend your Saturday morning outside and learn simple, practical wilderness skills in a relaxed setting. This hands-on series is designed for those who want to pick up useful techniques for day hikes, casual camping, and enjoy the outdoors with a little more know-how.
Each week focuses on one skill - like water filtration, fire-starting, basic knots, cordage, and primitive-style containers and shelters - with plenty of time to practice and ask questions. No prior experience needed.
Location: Bear Creek Park
Questions: Email mwelch@bearlakereserve.com
Reference the table below for the specific wilderness skills and their dates.
| 23-May | Water Filtration |
| 30-May | Fire with ferro rod + tinder |
| 6-Jun | Knots for shelter + camp systems |
| 13-Jun | Cordage Basics |
| 20-Jun | Primitive Containers and Carry Systems |
| 27-Jun | Char Cloth Fire Starters |
| 4-Jul | Primitive Shelter Challenge |
| 11-Jul | Water Filtration |
| 18-Jul | Fire with ferro rod + tinder |
| 25-Jul | Knots for shelter + camp systems |
| 1-Aug | Cordage Basics |
| 8-Aug | Primitive Containers and Carry Systems |
| 22-Aug | Primitive Shelter Challenge |
| 29-Aug | Water Filtration |
| 5-Sep | Cordage Basics |
Date & Time
May 23 - Aug 22, 2026
Venue Details
Bear Lake Reserve
412 Lake Forest DriveTuckasegee, North Carolina 28783
