Nature Novice: Try Archery!

Drop in at any time and learn how to shoot a bow and arrow for the first time or practice your archery skills at these free programs lead by our USA Archery certified instructors! No experience necessary and all equipment provided. Recommended ages 8 and up.

Registration Information: not required

Activity Level: medium active, staff-led

Meet us: Meet at the Bloomington Education and Visitor Center archery range located on the Long Meadow Lake Trail near the American Blvd. trail entrance. Park in the visitor center parking lot and follow signs to the range. Distance is approximately .2 miles from the parking lot. Staff will also be present near the signs to direct participants.

What to Bring: Closed-toe shoes and clothing that fits close to the body and allows upper body range of motion. Please bring outerwear appropriate for the weather.

Accessibility: Portable restroom available at the Bloomington Education and Visitor Center and the kiosk is reachable by paved sidewalk. Indoor restrooms and water fountain located within Visitor Center. Path to/from archery range includes a natural surface trail with a moderate decline/incline.

Accommodation: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs at least ten business days before the event to Oscar Hernandez at b3NjYXJfaGVybmFuZGV6IHwgZndzICEgZ292.

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