Guthrie Center, Iowa – Registration is now open for the Feb. 8-10 Beyond BOW (Becoming an Outdoors Woman) workshop in Guthrie County. The two-day, hands-on workshop headquartered at Springbrook State Park, near Guthrie Center, is an opportunity to learn to ice fish, winter survival skills, how to snowshoe and cross country ski and more. Evening sessions and overnight lodging will be at nearby Firefly Creek Ranch at 2345 Redwood Ave, Guthrie Center. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Shelby and Pottawattamie County Conservation boards are partnering to offer this program.

Workshop fees include instruction/training, program materials and equipment, meals and lodging (if selected). Various workshop and lodging options are available. Registration is available at https://www.iowadnr.gov/bow. Attendees should plan to eat prior to arriving Friday. Participants will need to a valid fishing license for the ice fishing course before the workshop.

Beyond BOW is a continuation of the popular Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) workshop, that focuses on teaching outdoor skills to women 18 years or older. However, the workshop is open to anyone, regardless of gender.