Date: Sat, Aug 29, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Venue: North Regional Library, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Community
Interested in the outdoors but don't know where to start? Join us for an interactive workshop led by Switchback Gear Collective to learn camping essentials like setting up a tent, fire safety, and more.
Community · Raleigh
“Arrive ten minutes early to grab seats close to the gear demonstration area.”
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