The TATC Education Corner
Welcome to the TATC Education Corner. Part of TATC’s mission is to provide information and education to novice, as well as experienced, hikers, backpackers, canoeists, kayakers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. Over the years a number of Educational Handouts have been developed and made available at meetings. But distribution has always been minimal due to reproduction costs. It is hoped that this corner of the Club’s web site will be more accessible, and more informative, to our members and guests. Please feel free to print out any of of the Educational Handouts provided below.
Watch the ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE the bi-monthly newsletter, ‘Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club APPALACHIAN HIKER,’ and on the web site, for Backpacking Seminars and other educational activities.
If you have any suggestions or criticisms, please...
- Forward them via e-mail to education@tidewateratc.com
- Or send a note via snail mail to:
Education Chair Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club P.O. Box 8246 Norfolk, Virginia 23503
- Or talk over your ideas with the Education Chair at a monthly TATC meeting.
- Or telephone the Education Chair listed in the bi-monthly newsletter, ‘Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club APPALACHIAN HIKER
Presentations:
- TATC Presentation 2024 - Thinking About How We Hike - Topics to Make Your Hike Better - Donald Williams
- Trees 101 - Paul and Lori Heymann
- What 3 Words Presentation - Andy Grayson
- Peregrine Falcons - Reese Lukei
- Leading Local Trail Activities
- Parasite Protection Briefing
Index of Educational Handouts
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Activity Sign Up Form Activity Sign Up Information Guidelines for Participation by Minors - New! Activity Leadership Guide After Returning Home A.T. Distances and Elevations Backpack Problem - Children's Book Bags Backpacking - An Introductory Overview Backpacks Bear Bagging Black Bear News - Read and Heed (Please) Camp Lights Daypack - Suggested Contents - New! Emergency Data Form - Blank Emergency Data Form - Information First Aid Kits - New! Forgot Anything List Hiking with a Dog - including: De-Skunking and Giardia Information Tidbits Leadership Styles Leave no Trace - Booklet Local Trails - New! Lyme Disease and Related Information Trail Maintenance - Booklet Outings with TATC Preparing for and during the Winter Season Search and Rescue - A Broken Foot and Rescue Search and Rescue - Mau-Har Trail Scheduling your Activity - Activities Schedule, Newsletter, Web Site Sharing and being Observant Sleeping Pads Survival and Repair Items - fix - reconvert TATC Crew Briefing Booklet TATC A.T. Section - Trail Heads, Marshaling Areas, and Landmarks TATC A.T. Section - Sketch Map (Bitmap) Trail Maintenance - An A.T. Overview Trail Maintenance - Common A.T. Chores Trail Maintenance - Philosophy Tricks for Outdoor Leaders - Formulas, Hints, and Healthy Calculations Water Treatment Options for Backpacking - New! Weather Radio