# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Create an Outdoor Shelter Hands-On Seminar at the Garden
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: A hands-on seminar that teaches you the vital skills needed to protect yourself from the elements when modern gear isn’t an option. This course moves beyond “camping” to focus on the physics of heat retention and the engineering of emergency structures. You will learn to think like a survivalist, evaluating your environment for the “Rule of Threes” and identifying natural resources to build a life-saving microclimate. From the iconic debris hut to advanced tarp configurations, we will cover the construction of shelters that block wind, shed water, and trap body heat. Whether you are a hiker, a back-country enthusiast, or someone who wants to be prepared for the unexpected, this seminar will give you the confidence to build a “home” wherever you stand. Participants will be taken to our wooded trails, where they will be shown how to forage for the right shelter materials. 

 

Audience Target: Adults and teens ages 10+. Ideal for anyone interested in survival craft.

Format: Seminar & Hike

Workshop Benefits/Learning Outcomes:
* Apply Site Selection Priorities (The S.T.O.P. Method): Participants will be able to evaluate a potential shelter site for critical safety and comfort factors, including avoiding “widowmakers” (dead hanging limbs), identifying natural windbreaks, and ensuring proper drainage to prevent water pooling.
* Construct a Thermally Efficient Debris Hut: Attendees will demonstrate the ability to engineer a ridgepole-and-rib frame and apply “squirrel-warm” levels of natural insulation (leaves, pine needles, or moss) to minimize heat loss through radiation and convection.
* Demonstrate Waterproofing and Thatching Techniques: Participants will learn to apply natural “shingling” methods using bark, boughs, or grasses, ensuring that layers are oriented to correctly shed precipitation away from the sleeping area.
* Engineer a Thermal Ground Barrier: Attendees will be able to construct an insulated “sleeping mattress” using at least 12 inches of compressed debris or raised timber to prevent conductive heat loss

Fee: $40 for non-members, $35 for members

Limited Availability. Please Preregister at: https://shop.capefearbg.org/SelectEvent.aspx?eventID=1000147

Presenter:  Daniel Rundell is a northwestern native with many years of outdoor survival and bushcraft experience. Some of his passions include: wild edible & medicinal plant knowledge, primitive shelter construction and self rescue techniques. Daniel, a former professor at FSU, enjoys spending his free time learning new techniques to use in the wild and is always looking for his next camping adventure.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fayetteville/create-an-outdoor-shelter-hands-on-seminar-at-the-garden/200029912402351
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fayetteville
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 536 N Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28301
- **lat**: 35.05579
- **long**: -78.85917
- **full address**: 536 N Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28301

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Create an Outdoor Shelter Hands-On Seminar at the Garden being held?
  - **A:** Create an Outdoor Shelter Hands-On Seminar at the Garden takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 536 N Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28301.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Create an Outdoor Shelter Hands-On Seminar at the Garden?
  - **A:** Create an Outdoor Shelter Hands-On Seminar at the Garden is organized by Cape Fear Botanical Garden.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Cape Fear Botanical Garden's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Cape Fear Botanical Garden a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Cape Fear Botanical Garden has 118+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Cape Fear Botanical Garden has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Create an Outdoor Shelter Hands-On Seminar at the Garden is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fayetteville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Create an Outdoor Shelter Hands-On Seminar at the Garden sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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