Fall Weekend Workshop
Planning is underway for 2026 and the date is set for Sep 25-27th!
WOW offers the right skills at the right pace. Let us know which skills you’d like to learn, and we will schedule you for three, 4-hr hands-on classes over the weekend. We provide expert instructors, all the equipment you’ll need, and the WOW “can-do” attitude. We’ll also provide plenty of take-home resources and a wealth of networking opportunities. Join other Washington Outdoor Women in an empowering experience!
Registration will open July 1st, 2026.
Step 1. Browse our course descriptions below.
Step 2. Be sure to read through all the Attendance and Logistics Information for the workshop below.
Step 3. Click on the “Register Now” button to sign up – classes fill early so don’t delay. Only classes that still have availability will be listed on the registration site. If you do not see the class you want when you get to the registration form, you can send us an email to be added to the waitlist.
Step 4. Make registration payment. The workshop fee includes expert instruction, lodging, all meals & snacks, use of necessary equipment, and program materials.
*** Fishing licenses are NOT included in this fee.
Please note: the WOW weekend workshop is an active event and requires a good amount of physical strength and mobility. Please consider whether the physical requirements of this workshop would prevent you from enjoying this experience.
Workshop Details
2026 DATES: September 25–27
LOCATION: Camp Kiloqua
15207 E Lake Goodwin Rd
Stanwood, WA 98292
REGISTRANTS: 18yrs and older
REGISTRATION FEE: $395
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sep 15th
2026 Fall Workshop Class Lineup includes:
After the Harvest/Crab Pots
Discover the joy of birdwatching in this relaxed, hands-on session designed especially for women who want to deepen their connection with nature. Led by an experienced birder, learn to identify common local bird species by sight and sound, tips for attracting birds to your backyard and understanding bird behavior and habitats. Participants will use: Merlin Bird ID app, by Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Birding
Learn the basics of form, parts of the bow, how to shoot and score arrows. Have fun while learning correct timing, posture and concentration with lots of hands-on shooting time!
Archery
Canoeing Introduction
Emergency Prep
React to whatever comes your way because you are prepared for action and have practiced for emergencies. This class will prep you to also help friends and your community. Being prepared for the unknown is confidence building, and provides a foundation for responding to an emergency both at home and away. This course will help you in planning routes based on hazards, for people and pets, and include: information on first-aid training, getting CPR certified, how to protect your house and environment, and preparing a “Go-Bag” and disaster supply kit. Each section will involve practical exercises to aid participant’s understanding of an orderly way to prepare for the unexpected.
Learn the fundamentals of basic backpacking; how to fit a backpack, pack gear efficiently, and understand the “10 essentials” for safety. The course also covers camping basics, such as selecting a campsite, outdoor safety considerations, and Leave No Trace principles. A key component of the session is tent setup and breakdown, where participants practice pitching different types of tents.
Backpacking, Tent & Camp Basics
Preserving your Harvest
Wild Remedies: Forage for Fire Cider
Participants will explore the basics of seasonal foraging and traditional herbal preparation that begins with a guided walk to identify and respectfully harvest wild and garden herbs that support immunity and digestion. After gathering our ingredients, we’ll craft a traditional herbal fire cider—a potent vinegar infusion made with roots, herbs, spices, and honey. Participants will combine, and customize their own blend while learning about the herbal actions and history behind this folk remedy. Each participant will leave with a jar of their own fire cider to finish infusing at home, along with instructions for straining, storing, and using it throughout the year.
