Sierra Club Potomac Region Outings (SCPRO)

Hands-on learn how to save life & limb, when mired in the wilderness of an urban disaster zone, travel or rural area far from hospital, or natural area miles from an access point, during the critical minutes or hours before ambulance arrival. Come away with actual do-it-yourself care-giving skill and confidence, and 2-year SOLO certification. Counts as WFR Recertification, too. No prerequisites.

YOUR SPOT IS NOT RESERVED UNTIL YOU'VE COMPLETELY REGISTERED AT WWW.SOLOWFA.COM *Spaces are limited. REGISTER: www.solowfa.com or 434.326.4697

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WHO: Open to the general public, adults & teens with solid attention spans. Know your loved ones are safe wherever they are.

WHY: Mired in a disaster zone, travel or rural area far from a hospital, or natural area miles from an access point ... accidents, destructive weather, and terrorism happen, and all-too-often members of a group are not capable of dealing with the emergency. This leads to improper care of the patient, and endangers the entire group. Many recreational accidents are preventable, and improper care of trauma can compound even simple injuries. Very few first aid programs actually address the issues of providing emergency care in a setting where 911 is overwhelmed or not immediately reachable. In this course, classroom instruction and Q&A are interwoven with practical work and problem-solving exercises. Hands-on experience - a most powerful learning tool - during scenarios comprise ~50% of class.

TIMING: This is a 2-day class, Saturday and Sunday, 8:00am -7pm each day.

Fee: $295 (Earlybird)

Enjoy a morning May hike along the shoreline of Belmont Bay at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Prince William County, Virginia. Characterized by ponds, meadows, open marshlands, and views of the distant Potomac River, Occoquan Bay is known for a large population of bald eagles often seen flying overhead. Hiking distance: 5 miles over an excellent trail system including a stretch of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. Bring a day pack, hiking boots, trail snacks, lunch, and a quart of water. Meet at 9:30AM at the large parking lot at the end of Dawson Beach Road in Woodbridge, Virginia.
Leaders: Glenn Gillis 571-217-4477 and
Kelly Nguyen.

Come out and join a Sierra Club PRO Social and trails talk at the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Prince William County, Virginia. Scheduled before our Sierra Club PRO Spring Leaders Meeting (option of also attending the club meeting), the event includes a potluck lunch (bring your own lunch) followed by a trails talk by special guest Charlie Grymes from the Greater Prince William County Trails Coalition. Learn about Prince William County's grand plan to greatly expand parks and trails throughout the county, including the extension of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail from the historic town of Occoquan to Stafford County. Meet at noon at the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Woodbridge, Virginia.
Leaders: Glenn Gillis 571-217-4477 and Vicky Hsu 240-370-7011. Special guest: Charlie Grymes from the Greater Prince William County Trails Coalition.