Wilderness First Aid and CPR training happening at history center
DNK Presents will host a SOLO Wilderness First Aid Course and CPR training through the American Heart Association at the Brown County History Center, 90 Gould St., on Saturday and Sunday, May 8 and 9.
This is a 16-hour, two day, entry level course for outdoor enthusiasts looking to learn more about wilderness medicine and first aid in the backcountry. It is for anyone looking to feel more safe and confident in the outdoors alone or with a group.
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) covers topics ranging from preparation and prevention to assessment and treatment of injuries that may occur in the wilderness. Students will have an opportunity to learn practical skills through hands-on scenarios as well as in a traditional classroom setting.
Upon completing and passing the course participants will receive Wilderness First Aid Certification through SOLO, a two-year certification.
Pricing for the seminar varies. Preregistration is required. For more information visit dnkpresents.com/event/wilderness-first-aid-and-cpr-3/.
DNR recreation and fishing guidebooks are available
Guides to Indiana’s outdoor recreation and fishing are now available online.
The outdoor recreation guide can be found at on.IN.gov/recguide. Guides to Indiana fishing are at wildlife.IN.gov/2347.htm.
Free printed copies of each are available at local retail outlets, state parks, lakes and other Indiana Department of Natural Resources properties all over the state.
This year’s guides offer advice on responsible recreation and what it means to be a courteous guest when visiting DNR properties.
Annual entrance passes for state park properties can be purchased in-person at the gatehouse or offices of state park properties during business hours, at the Indiana Government Center South in Indianapolis during business hours or at innsgifts.com.
Indiana resident annual entrance passes cost $50. For individuals 65 years old or older, the price is $25. Annual passes for vehicles with out-of-state license plates cost $70. Normal daily gate fees for residents at most properties are $7 per in-state vehicle. For more information on Indiana state park properties, visit stateparks.IN.gov.
Fishing licenses can be purchased and printed at INHuntFish.com. They can also be purchased at retailers, county clerks and most DNR properties throughout the state.
