# Event Details

- **Event Name**: TRAIL TO TABLE: BACKPACKING & CANNING 101
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Each registration includes one to two finished jar per family or individual registration, all supplies, guided instruction, and the outdoor hike experience.

This hands-on workshop blends food preservation with outdoor education — guiding participants from making jam or jelly in a licensed kitchen to learning essential hiking and camping skills on a guided park trail.

It’s a unique opportunity to connect food, nature, and practical outdoor knowledge in one immersive experience. Participants will work together to create shelf-stable jam or jelly, then step outside for a guided hike covering backpacking fundamentals, Leave No Trace principles, and trail confidence.

No prior experience required.

Age Guidelines
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Younger participants must be closely supervised by a registered adult.

Please note: hot liquids, kitchen equipment, and hiking activities are involved.

Jar & Registration Policy
Each registration includes one finished jar per family or individual registration.

Families wishing to make additional jars must register for additional spots.

This helps ensure adequate supplies, maintain food safety standards, and provide a quality hands-on experience for everyone.

Each participant will take home their finished jar.

Kitchen & Canning Skills
You’ll Learn:
Difference between jam and jelly

Food safety essentials

Proper acidification using bottled lemon juice

Headspace and clean rims

Seal indicators and troubleshooting

Hands-On Experience With:
Fruit prep and measuring

Cooking and gel testing

Jar filling and wiping rims

Hot water bath processing (half-pint jars only)

Labeling, storage, and shelf-life guidance

Travel tips for transporting jars home

Trail & Outdoor Basics (During Guided Hike)
On an easy 1.5–3 mile loop trail, we’ll cover:

Trail Safety & Awareness
Staying found (maps, landmarks, basic navigation)

Hiking in groups and buddy systems

Weather awareness and pacing

Day Hike Essentials
The “10 essentials” overview

Footwear, socks, and blister prevention

Hydration and fueling on short hikes

Intro to Camping
Campsite selection using Leave No Trace principles

Tent vs. hammock overview

Sleeping systems: pad, bag, quilt

Camp Kitchen Basics
Simple stove types and fuel

Lightweight cookware

Food storage and wildlife awareness

Packing Fundamentals
What goes in your pack vs. stays at home

Weight distribution

Multipurpose gear

Outdoor Etiquette
Yielding on trails

Group spacing

Respect for other park users

✨ Optional stop includes a short water break and tasting of pre-made jams with crackers while discussing trail snacks.

Workshop Flow
Welcome & Orientation
Sign-in, waivers, and name tags

Overview of jam vs. jelly

Food safety essentials

Hiking safety and park rules

Assign small kitchen teams

Jam & Jelly Making
Hands-on stations include fruit prep, cooking, jar filling, and water bath processing.
Jars are removed from the bath and placed upright on towels in a draft-free area to cool.

Participants then grab daypacks and head to the trail. Jars remain safely at the community center during the hike.

Return & Seal Check
Hand washing and quiet jar check (listening for seal “pings”)

Press-test lids

What to do if a jar didn’t seal

Labeling (date, batch, ingredients)

Storage guidance

Expanded Learning + Q&A (Topics May Include)
Low-sugar and no-pectin methods (theory)

Freezer jam demo

Herbal and floral jellies (theory)

Backpack-friendly jam alternatives

Scaling recipes safely

Cleanup & Departure
Shared cleanup, final jar distribution, and resource handouts.

Equipment Provided
Water bath canners and racks

Burners (camp or electric if needed)

Half-pint jars, lids, and rings

Jar lifters, funnels, ladles

Towels, potholders, timers

Pre-measured sugar and pectin

Bottled lemon juice

Thermometers

Padded crates or boxes for cooling jars

What Participants Should Bring
Comfortable walking shoes

Water bottle / preferred drinks

Lunch (fridge available if needed to keep items cool)

Light trail snack

Notebook (optional)

Small tote for jars
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/proctor/trail-to-table-backpacking-and-canning-101/200029770543626
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, workshops, camping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 88

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Proctor
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Comanche T.X.
- **lat**: 31.944046566667
- **long**: -98.501870966667
- **full address**: Comanche T.X., Proctor, Texas, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is TRAIL TO TABLE: BACKPACKING & CANNING 101 being held?
  - **A:** TRAIL TO TABLE: BACKPACKING & CANNING 101 takes place on Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am at Comanche T.X., Proctor, Texas, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing TRAIL TO TABLE: BACKPACKING & CANNING 101?
  - **A:** TRAIL TO TABLE: BACKPACKING & CANNING 101 is organized by Texas Women's Outdoors, LLC.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** TRAIL TO TABLE: BACKPACKING & CANNING 101 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 Proctor, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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