Test your survival instincts at Chewacla State Park’s hands‑on apocalyptic crash course. Across two evening sessions, learn practical wilderness skills; first aid, water filtration, shelter building, and backpack improvisation; delivered with a lively zombie‑themed spin that’s ideal for families, teens, and adventurous adults seeking real-world preparedness in an interactive outdoor setting.
Event Details
• When: October 17 and October 25, 2025 • program begins promptly at 4:30 p.m. each evening.
• Where: Chewacla State Park, meeting at the Nature Center.
• Registration: Limited to 25 participants per session; reserve your spot now at https://tinyurl.com/496bbmy8.
• Cost and sign‑up: Register and pay online through the Alabama State Parks reservation site; spaces are first‑come, first‑served.
What You’ll Learn
• First aid: Rapid, field‑friendly techniques to assess injuries, control bleeding, splint fractures, and stabilize casualties until help arrives.
• Water filtration: Practical methods to locate safe sources and purify water using simple filters, boiling, and DIY charcoal/cloth systems.
• Shelter building: Step‑by‑step, hands‑on construction of weather‑resistant emergency shelters using tarps, branches, and natural insulation.
• Backpack improvisation: Creative uses for common items to fashion tools, repair gear, improve comfort, and stretch limited supplies into survival solutions.
What to Bring and Wear
• Daypack essentials: Bring a sturdy daypack with at least 1 liter of water, a high‑energy snack, and any personal first‑aid items you rely on.
• Footwear and clothing: Wear closed‑toe shoes with good traction and dress in layered, weather‑appropriate clothing for evening temperatures.
• Bug and sun protection: Pack insect repellent, sunscreen, and a hat to stay comfortable during outdoor activities.
• Field kit extras: Bring a small notebook and pen, a headlamp or flashlight, and ziplock bags for keeping items dry.
• Activity readiness: Expect hands‑on, physical exercises; come prepared to kneel, climb small slopes, and move through wooded terrain.
Who to Contact
• Program lead: Brenyn Kelly
• Email: Brenyn.Kelly@dcnr.alabama.gov
• Phone: 334‑531‑9378
Come ready to learn, get a little messy, and test whether you could outlast a fictional zombie outbreak using real survival skills. Reserve your spot now at https://tinyurl.com/496bbmy8, seats fill quickly and only 25 participants attend each session.