Women of the Woods Club

Find your confidence, build your skills, and connect with community in the great outdoors!

As part of our Forest Fridays series, Elachee is excited to launch the brand-new Women of the Woods Club—a monthly gathering designed to empower women to explore nature with knowledge, safety, and confidence.

• First Program: Friday, October 3, 2025. Programs will take place on the first Friday of each month as a part of the Forest Fridays programming.
• Time: 3:00–5:00 PM
• Admission is FREE!

Each month, participants will learn a new outdoor skill and experience a different hiking trail in the Chicopee Woods. We’ll start with shorter hikes and gradually level up, building endurance and confidence together.

Sample Topics Include:

• Proper Footwear for Hiking (with special guests from REI or Big Peach Running Co.)
• Orienteering and Navigation
• How to Pack a Backpack
• Wildlife Encounters: Snakes, Bears, and Beyond
• Basic First Aid & Hiking Safety
• Archery and Fire Building
• The Mental Health Benefits of Nature
• Earn Badges as You Go!

Track your progress and celebrate your achievements—attend 3 programs to earn your first badge, 5 for the next, and keep going to build your collection!

Whether you’re brand new to hiking or looking to expand your skills, Women of the Woods Club is your chance to learn, grow, and find strength in nature.