FortWhyte Alive

April 17th Session rescheduled for May 15th

Saturdays, April 24; May 1, 8, 15
9–10:30am

The snow is melting, the birds are singing and it is time to get fit! Join physiotherapist, Jean-Francois Bérard as he leads you through a FortWhyte boot camp to get your heart pumping and the blood flowing. From branches to benches, boardwalks and rocks—learn how to use the forest to get your whole body in shape just in time for the warm weather. This six week program will progress with techniques and challenges for strength and endurance while taking advantage of working out in the great outdoors—rain or shine!

Register at 989-8355
Fee: $15/session, Members: 25% off
Enjoy a complimentary cup of Buffalo Stone Café coffee after your workout.
Attend 5 sessions and get your 6th FREE!
 

12pm

What do you do if you get lost in the woods? How will you be found? Hug-A-Tree and Survive is a federally funded national program aimed at children from kindergarten to grade 6 to help them stay safe if they ever get lost in the woods and in a rescue situation.

Presented by Search and Rescue Winnipeg and Search and Rescue Manitoba (SARMAN) in association with the Winnipeg Police Service Ground Search and Rescue Unit this presentation is a must for busy outdoorsy families to ensure everyone stays safe.

Register at 989-8355
FREE with regular admission

2pm

The Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation is a registered charity working to protect and restore the water quality of Lake of the Woods. Executive Director Todd Sellers, will be presenting water quality issues facing Lake of the Woods. If you love Lake of the Woods and share our passion about this majestic body of water, please join us.

FREE with regular admission

Hike or bike out to FortWhyte for our spring Trail Sale!
Check out our at or below cost items as we spring clean to make way for new arrivals.

FortWhyte Members will also save 15% on regular priced items on April 17th.

Saturdays April 17, May 23, June 19
9am-2:30pm

BOOT CAMP FOR WRITERS
It’s time to get get serious about your writing! Whip that story into shape and get your nature fix while you’re at it. Our literary trainer Jake MacDonald will diagnose your writing and get you moving in the right direction at these three full-day workshops held at the Lakeside Meeting Room next to the Buffalo Stone Café. Along with like-minded writers and a fine view of the lake for inspiration, you’ll get educated and motivated. The goal? A finished, ready-to-publish story at the end of the course!

Enrollment limited
Register at 989-8355
$89 per workshop. Sign up for all three and pay only $75 per session.