Outdoor Skills: Shelter Building

Saturday, January 24, 2026

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Shelter is one of the most important components of outdoor survival. Learn the essentials on how to build an outdoor shelter using foliage, branches and other natural materials.

Location

Van Cortlandt Nature Center in Van Cortlandt Park

Bronx

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Cost

Free

Registration

Registration not required.

Event Organizer

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number

(718) 548-0912

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