Wilderness hacks: Explore the natural world with Survival Workshop

Urban Rangers share wilderness hacks in this Wilderness Survival Workshop at the Salt Marsh Nature Center on Feb. 10.

Learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world — and might just save your life. Through this series of hands-on workshops, New York City Parks Urban all-Park Rangers will teach vital wilderness survival skills.

Whether you are preparing for an extended journey through the woods or just want to impress your friends on your next camping trip, these skills are bound to come in handy.

Recommended for children 8 years and older.

Survival Workshop, Feb. 10 from 11 am to 12:30 pm; free.

Salt Marsh Nature Center [3302 Avenue U in Marine Park, (718) 421–2021].

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