Sponsor of BOW since 1996

Welcome to Becoming an Outdoors-Woman

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) is a non-profit, educational program offering hands-on workshops to adult women. We encourage a supportive environment conducive to learning, making friends, and having fun. No experience is necessary and BOW is for women of all ages and fitness levels.

This year BOW celebrates the 20th Anniversary of offering outdoor skills workshops to women throughout North America. Numerous organizations, companies, and people have made this possible. Please visit our sponsor page here:     BOW SPONSORS 1991-2011

Weekend long, multi-course workshops are held all across North America and in New Zealand. Find a workshop near you by clicking on this link:

Weekend-long BOW WORKSHOPS

Click here for a full calendar and contacts
or go to a specific BOW website by selecting a location below.

BOW DESTINATIONS
Extended trips to special places in
North and Central America.
Life's an Adventure...
Join Us for a Great One!

New Destinations programs for 2013 will by listed in late summer of 2012

Words From Alumni

"I would like to share with all women that if you have been afraid to try any of the programs BOW offers you should just do it. Whatever apprehensions you have will be gone in the first few hours. The instructors are incredible and the women are all so friendly. We are all on equal ground; you won't feel intimidated."

"This was the most rewarding experience I have ever participated in."

"Many questions were asked and answered and there wasn't one
person who felt intimidated by their lack of knowledge."

"The quality of instruction was outstanding"

"Good program, good food, good friends."

"I can't believe what this weekend did for my self esteem."

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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman
Room 190, College of Natural Resources
(715)346-4681 or toll free 1(877)BOWOMAN
pfarrell@uwsp.edu