Kansas City, Mo. — How about a warm thought as winter lingers, such as a fling outdoors in late April when turkeys gobble, woodland wildflowers bloom and fish are biting? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering a chance for women to enjoy a spring weekend afield and learn year-round outdoor skills. A Discover Nature Women’s Spring Workshop will be offered Friday through Sunday, April 25 to 27, at the Lake Doniphan Conference and Retreat Center at Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Women from the MDC staff and expert volunteers will teach outdoor skills such as archery, canoeing, outdoor cooking, using GPS gear, map and compass reading and other activities. MDC will provide gear and hands-on training for beginners, those who wish to…