Adult Programs - University of the Great Outdoors - Fargo Park District

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Program Mission

The Fargo Park District’s "University of the Great Outdoors" is to introduce and provide area youth and adult, outdoor recreation opportunities that are both fun and educational.

Archery

Adult 300 Vegas League

This team league will take place in the winter from mid-January through March. Teams will be made up of 5 people.

Men’s, Women’s and Coed Archery 101

This course will teach the basics of archery and proper shooting techniques. All instructors are certified and have years of experience from both competitive shooting and instructing archery courses.

Men’s, Women's and Coed Archery 202

This course is for those who have some experience in archery or have already completed an archery course.

Youth Archery 101

This course will teach the basics of archery and proper shooting techniques. All instructors are certified and have years of experience from both competitive shooting and instructing archery courses.

Youth Archery 202

This course is for those who have some experience in archery or have already completed an archery course. All instructors are certified and have years of experience from both competitive shooting and instructing archery courses.

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Birding

Birding 101

This three session class will teach the philosophy of birding, places to bird in the FM area, tools for bird watching, bird anatomy, field marks, bird songs and much more.

Fargo Birding Festival

See a variety of birds in a beautiful setting in South Fargo. Forest River is county owned land that birders can use. This festival is for all skill levels. If you are a beginner and plan on coming, consider taking Birding 101. <more>

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Fishing & Hunting

Beginner Fly Fishing 101

This 7 week course will teach participants everything they need to know to start fly fishing. The course is focused on all the basics including entomology, casting, presenting the fly, knot tying, fish identification and much more. Participants will get hands on experience and learn from one of the most accomplished fly fishers. All equipment need for this course is provided

Fly Tying 101

This course is for beginners in fly tying and will focus on the basic skills needed for tying flies. Participants will learn to make a variety of flies.

Fly Tying 202

This seminar will teach you how to tie a variety of different flies. Participants should have some tying experience or have already completed a fly tying course.

How to Fish the Red River

This course is for fishers of all ages who want to learn the basics for effectively fishing the Red River. Participants will learn about the different presentations used for catching jumbo catfish and walleyes around the Fargo dams.

Canada Goose Calling 101

This seminar will teach the4 basic calls for calling Canadian Geese. Participants will get hands on experience and instruction from one of the area's best callers. Class size is limited to 12 participants.

Duck Calling 101

This seminar will teach the4 basic calls for calling ducks. Participants will get hands on experience and instruction from one of the area's best callers. Class size is limited to 12 participants.

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Kayaking 101

This course is for beginner kayakers and will focus on the basics of kayaking. The first session will be a lecture on all aspects of kayaking and the next two sessions will focus on basic gear and outfitting, paddling skills, wet exits, self and assisted rescues.
The last session will be a field trip to Boyer Lake near Park Rapids, MN. All equipment, including kayaks, will be provided for the class and a lifeguard will be present at all water sessions. Youth participants must be accompanied by an adult to participate in this class.

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Safety Courses

Youth Snowmobile Safety Course

North Dakota law requires youth ages of 12 and up, who do not have a valid driver's license or permit, to be certified in order to legally operate OHVs or snowmobiles on land other than their parents. Successfully completing a Youth Safety Course is needed for certification. Class pre-registration is required!
All registration is through the North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department. Please call 701-328-5348 or www.parkrec.nd.gov

OHV (ATV) Youth Safety Course

North Dakota law requires youth between ages 12-16, who do not have a valid driver's license or permit, to be certified in order to legally operate OHVs or snowmobiles on land other than their parents. Successfully completing a Youth Safety Course is needed for certification.
All registration is through the North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department. Please call (701) 328-5357 or www.parkrec.nd.gov

Hunter's Safety Course

All registration is through the North Dakota Game & Fish Department. Please call (701) 328-6300 or www.gf.nd.gov

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Skiing

Cross Country Skiing

These classes will introduce the great sport of cross country skiing and teach the basics of cross country skiing that will allow them to enjoy the fun of this life long sport.

Anyone interested in course suggestions or instructing a class, please contact Craig Bjur, Outdoor Recreation Coordinator at 701-499-6090, cbjur@fargoparks.com or Clay Whittlesey, Director of Recreation for the Fargo Park District at 701-499-6060.