Summer is one of the best & brightest times to be outdoors, but with more adventure comes more responsibility to keep yourself safe.
This summer, join me while I talk with a variety of experts in fields of martial arts, firearms safety, veterinary medicine, and wildlife to help you feel safe while still getting the most out of your excursions.
These online workshops are FREE to anyone who would like to attend. All you’ll need to do is log onto Facebook Live at @TheReluctantEnthusiast at the date & time specified and you’ll be good to go.
If you can’t make the live event, not to worry – you can always watch it after the broadcast airs, as the video will be saved to my page.
Curious about the schedule? Here’s what’s in store!
Summer Safety Series
Self-defense 101
July 18th at 7pm
As women, it’s easy to feel threatened & vulnerable when we’re outdoors on our own. Seth Shamp is the owner & head instructor at Triangle Jiu Jitsu in Durham, NC. With a black belt under Royce Gracie & over 15 years of experience, he will share vital information about how to diminish your chances of a surprise encounter on the trail. Topics will include:
- Key components of situational awareness
- Movements that can help deter an attack
- Why most self-defense advice can do more harm than good
- What to look for in a local self-defense course
Hiking with Dogs
July 25th at 7pm
Dr. Chuck DeVinne from the Monadnock Animal Care Clinic in Peterborough, NH will discuss heat stress, hydration, planning for outdoor hazards & the best treatments for ticks & tick-borne pathogens to keep your most beloved companion safe & healthy on the trails this summer.
- How to prevent & recognize heat stress
- How to keep your pup properly hydrated
- How to protect nails & foot pads
- The best preventative treatments for ticks
- What to do if you find a tick embedded
- Signs & symptoms of tick-borne illnesses
Encounters with Wildlife
August, date TBD
The more you explore, the more likely it is that you’ll encounter a wild animal during your adventures. Conservation Officer Eric Hannett from NH Fish & Game and Animal Planet’s North Woods Law will discuss what you should do if you encounter a wild animal, plus other tips for sharing space peacefully, including:
- Signs that bear & moose may charge
- What to do if you encounter a mama bear & her cubs
- How to react to a rabid animal
- What to do if you find an injured animal
To Carry or Not to Carry: What you Need to Know
August 2018 (date TBD)
For many women, one of our worst fears is being confronted & threatened on the trail. A law enforcement officer (speaker TBD) will discuss key insights about carrying a firearm outdoors, as well as other options for personal safety, including:
- Statistics around violent crime outdoors
- What permits & licenses to consider if you carry outdoors
- Options for how & where to carry
- Crossing state lines
- Mace vs. pepper spray
- Pros & cons of carrying a taser
If you have any questions that you’d like addressed & aren’t certain if you can participate live, please contact me here.
Feel free to share this page with friends & family you think would benefit from these events. Again, the only thing they’ll need is a Facebook account, or the ability to look on with someone else who has an active account. It’s as simple as that!
See you then!