Becoming an Outdoors Woman of Newfoundland and Labrador

05/04/2026

04/16/2026

Here’s an opportunity to more deeply learn paddling skills. It’s the Annual Skills School put on by Paddle Newfoundland and Labrador.

Hi All,

Paddle NL will be running the Annual Skills School again this year. The purpose of the school is to provide the general public and members access to training in the various paddling disciplines and to allow them to get the basic training at a reasonable price.

All the courses being offered are open to the public and Paddle NL members. Let everyone you know, that may be interested in doing a paddling course. All the courses are beginner courses but they are the neccessary foundation courses be a safe and efficient paddler.

The Kayaking course starts with a pool session TBA. And May 29th and May 30th, 2026. The canoeing course will be on May 30th., 2026.

Following are the available courses:

1. Kayaking- Basic Kayaking Skills - $130.

2. Introduction Lake Tandem Canoeing - $125 (Total)

All our instructors are currently Paddle Canada certified, and first aid compliant.

Paddle NL Skills School – 2026 Whether you are a ‘self taught’ paddler, or a newbie, our Skills School courses are designed to help you build a foundation of skills and knowledge to help you to enjoy your future paddling adventures. Building and enhancing competence in paddling skills will hel...

04/09/2026

PROGRAM UPDATE!

Thank you to everyone who applied to participate in the Spring 2026 Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop.

We had a huge response, and the program is now full. All successful applicants have been notified.

More spaces will be available for the Fall 2026 BOW planned for Lewisporte in September.

Thanks for your interest in this great program!

Friends of Salmonier Nature Park
Becoming an Outdoors Woman of Newfoundland and Labrador

04/08/2026

04/03/2026

This is a great opportunity for anyone working with kids, youth, guides or scouts, summer programs or after school , or teachers in the school system. You leave with 2 thick books of hands on activities, certificates of training, and the best part, it is FREE in celebration of Wildlife Week. Still some seats remaining if you are interested.

03/08/2026

Spring forward, Canada! ⏰🌅

Daylight Saving Time begins, giving us longer evenings, more golden-hour hikes, and extra light to explore the outdoors we love.

As the days stretch, so does our connection to nature, from evening walks to spotting returning migratory birds and the first signs of spring. 🌱🦆

Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead Sunday March 8 and take advantage of the extra daylight to get outside.

Here’s to brighter evenings and the season ahead. 🌞



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On avance l’heure, Canada ! ⏰🌅

L’heure avancée commence, nous offrant des soirées plus longues, davantage de randonnées à l’heure dorée et plus de lumière pour explorer le plein air que nous aimons.

À mesure que les journées s’étirent, notre lien avec la nature s’étire aussi, des promenades du soir à l’observation des oiseaux migrateurs de retour et des premiers signes du printemps. 🌱🦆

N’oubliez pas d’avancer vos horloges le dimanche 8 mars et de profiter de la lumière supplémentaire pour sortir à l’extérieur.

Voici des soirées plus lumineuses et la saison à venir. 🌞

02/16/2026

Here's an opportunity to hear BOW Founder Dr. Christine Thomas speak in person on February 26 at 5pm, Trainer Natural Resources Building on the UWSP campus.
She will present "Fran Hamerstrom: A Woman's Voice in Conservation".
Friends from afar can join on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/yYnAtMdF_nQ
Sure to be informative AND entertaining with Christine's blend of knowledge and humor!

11/19/2025