As springtime approaches, you might already be daydreaming about getting into the woods. Want to take your camping game to the next level and learn what backpacking is all about? Learn from a seasoned expert— local hiker Paul Fuzinski, who did a 2200-mile “thru-hike” of the Appalachian Trail in 2015— during Backpacking 101: From Your Metroparks to the Appalachian Trail. Hear Fuzinski’s stories, learn tips, meet fellow hikers, and enjoy a kickoff of the 2018 backpacking season. 7-9pm. Wednesday, February 7.
Wildwood Preserve Ward Pavilion, 5100 W. Central Ave.
419-535-3050 | metroparkstoledo.com | Free