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Wilderness Skills Series

Date: Thu, Nov 12, 2026

Time: 6pm to 7:30pm

Venue: Forest Ridge Park, Wake Forest

Price: Residents, $25; Non-residents, $40

Category: Community

If you're lost in the woods, you will need some skills to get back to civilization. Let the experienced instructors at Forest Ridge Park be your guide! This monthly wilderness series will introduce you to the 10 essentials and staying found, basic knife skills, fire building and cooking, and tying knots. All materials are provided. For the knife skills lesson (Oct. 8), bring your own folding knife with up to a 4" blade. If you do not have one, a knife will be provided. For each session, dress for the weather conditions as scenarios may take place outside. Let your instructor know of any dietary restrictions.

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Community · Wake Forest

Wilderness Skills Series

“Bring your own folding knife with up to a 4 inch blade if you have one.”

When
Nov 12–Dec 10
Thu, Nov 12, 2026
6pm to 7:30pm
Where
Forest Ridge Park
Wake Forest, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Residents, $25; Non-residents, $40
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The Wilderness Skills Series is a monthly outdoor education program designed to teach practical survival techniques in a forest setting. Participants learn how to navigate using the ten essentials, build fires, cook outdoors, and tie secure knots. Instructors lead hands-on practice sessions that prepare participants for unexpected situations on the trail. Classes meet on Thursday evenings at Forest Ridge Park in Wake Forest. Registration costs $25 for city residents and $40 for non-residents, with all supplies included in the fee. The program is best suited for teenagers and adults, and participants should dress for the weather since lessons take place outdoors. If you attend the October knife safety session, you can bring your own folding knife with a blade under four inches, or use one provided by the staff. This program makes an excellent weekend warm-up for households that enjoy camping at nearby Falls Lake. It offers a structured, safe environment to practice sharp tool safety and fire building under professional supervision before your next family camping trip.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to bring my own tools to the class?
No, the park provides all necessary materials for each session. For the knife safety class in October, you are welcome to bring your own folding knife with a blade under four inches, but instructors will have extras on hand if you do not own one.

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Residents, $25; Non-residents, $40

Nov 12–Dec 10

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Schedule

Wilderness Skills Series runs Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 6pm to 7:30pm.

Getting There

Forest Ridge Park is at 2100 Old NC 98 Hwy., Wake Forest, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

  • Tickets or entry money — admission is Residents, $25; Non-residents, $40