10 Hiking Essentials + Survival by Mountain Sports and Naturalist Scott Matula

Get ready for your next outdoor adventure with a family-friendly introduction to wilderness safety, hiking, and camping.

Josh Davis of Mountain Sports and River Legacy Naturalist Scott Matula will cover the 10 Hiking Essentials, Leave No Trace principles, what to do if you become lost, and other practical tips for staying safe outdoors. Families will also learn how to prepare for different types of adventures, including day hikes, overnight camping trips, and backpacking.

Participants will get an up-close look at tents, backpacks, survival gear, and other equipment commonly used for hiking and camping. Most of the program will take place indoors in River Legacy Nature Center’s educational classrooms, with a large tent set up outside in a shaded area for guests to explore.

This program begins at 1:00 PM and is designed for families who want to feel more prepared and confident while exploring nature together.

RSVP is required. Please sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/pavbr9c

Date
Aug 22 2026
Expired!
Time
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Local Time

  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Date: Aug 22 2026
  • Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
River Legacy Nature Center
703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington TX 76006
Organizer
Dr. Ellen Ravkind
Dr. Ellen Ravkind
Email ellen@riverlegacy.org
The Nature Center is CLOSED on October 8 and 9 in preparations for FALL FEST!
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Discovery Room will be closed October 21 - November 6 due to the construction and final installation for A River Runs Through It interactive floor exhibit project.
The Nature Center remains open from 9am-5pm, Monday-Saturday

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Order your tickets for an evening featuring great food, speciality cocktails, nature-inspired experiences, and the unveiling of a brand-new exhibit - all in support of nature education. 
This is a 21+ event.
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