NWTF Pennsylvania WITO Chapter Plans First Statewide Event in Over a Decade
EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The NWTF Pennsylvania Women in the Outdoors Chapter is gearing up for an exciting weekend-long event this June, marking the first state-level WITO gathering in Pennsylvania in 13 years. Hosted at Camp Hebron in Halifax, Pennsylvania, the event promises a fun-filled and meaningful weekend in the outdoors for women of all experience levels.
Participants will arrive on the evening of Friday, June 13 and kick off the weekend by connecting with fellow attendees around a campfire.
The next day will feature a full schedule of hands-on activities designed to engage, challenge and inspire. Attendees can choose from a ropes course, outdoor cooking class, caving, horseback riding and a guided hike. For those looking to unwind, the on-site pool will be open all day. The camp’s lake will also be available for kayaking and canoeing. Fishing is also available, but you must bring a valid license and your own fishing gear.
“Events like these are so important because it gives women a chance to try new outdoor activities while being surrounded by a strong support system,” said Abbie Shireman, Pennsylvania NWTF R3 Coordinator. “They are also an awesome opportunity for women to connect and meet other women with similar interests.”
With such a wide variety of offerings, participants can tailor their experience to focus on what they enjoy while building community and embracing NWTF’s vision: A nation united by the life-changing power of the outdoors.
“Women will get to experience firsthand that NWTF doesn’t have to be a group just for men, and it doesn’t have to be just for hunters,” said Shireman. “I’m really looking forward to the one-on-one time this event offers,” she said. “Sitting around a campfire, sharing stories and building relationships is something you don’t always get to do at banquets. I’m excited for a slower, more intentional event surrounded by nature.”
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Faith Siebert-Hickman at WITO.faith@gmail.com.