# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Intro to Backcountry Awareness
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-03:00)
- **Event Description**: 🌲 Intro to Backcountry Awareness 🍄

Join Forêt Acadienne as well as local expert Jessika Gauvin for a day of exploration and learning as we walk the trails of Mapleton Park Rotary Lodge and discover the natural world around us.

This beginner-friendly course focuses on building awareness and confidence in the outdoors through hands-on observation and discussion. Along the way, we'll identify different species of trees, mushrooms, and fungi while exploring their traditional and practical uses. We'll also cover essential gear and considerations for day hiking, helping you prepare for future adventures with greater confidence.

Whether you're new to the outdoors or looking to deepen your understanding of the environment around you, this course offers a relaxed and engaging introduction to backcountry awareness.

What You'll Learn

🌲 How to identify common trees and their uses

🍄 An introduction to mushrooms and fungi found in our region

🧭 Basic backcountry awareness and observation skills

🎒 What to bring on a day hike and how to prepare for the trail

🥾 Tips for safe and enjoyable outdoor exploration

Course Details:

📅 Date: August 30th, 2026

🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Location: Mapleton Park Rotary Lodge, Moncton, NB

💲 Cost: $80 per person

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for beginners, outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and anyone interested in learning more about the natural environment. No prior experience is required.

What to Bring:

✔️ Weather-appropriate clothing

✔️ Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots

✔️ Water and a lunch

✔️ Notebook and pen (optional)

✔️ Curiosity and a willingness to learn

Spaces are limited to ensure a quality learning experience. Limit of 20 people.

We look forward to exploring Mapleton Park Rotary Lodge with you!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/moncton/intro-to-backcountry-awareness/200030474675439
- **Event Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures, trekking
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 123

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Moncton
- **state**: NB
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Mapleton Lodge
- **lat**: 46.1259
- **long**: -64.8320999
- **full address**: Mapleton Lodge, 600 Mapleton Road,Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Intro to Backcountry Awareness being held?
  - **A:** Intro to Backcountry Awareness takes place on Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Mapleton Lodge, 600 Mapleton Road,Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Intro to Backcountry Awareness?
  - **A:** Intro to Backcountry Awareness is organized by Foret Acadienne School of Bushcraft.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Intro to Backcountry Awareness 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 Moncton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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