The Hernando County Recreation Department is hosting a Women's Outdoor Weekend on Nov. 7 and 8.

The event will be held at the Lakewood Retreat, 25458 Brown Hill Road in Brooksville. Pre-registration only, and space is limited to 50 women only.

Workshops include:

• Knot Tying: “Tie Like A Guy” by Beth Doyle
• Low Ropes Initiative Course provided by Lakewood Retreat
• Wildlife Rehabilitation by Linda Christian, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
• Introduction to Reading a Compass by Dennis M. Andrews
• How to be Happy, Healthy & Vibrant by Laura DeWitt, Co-owner of Brooksville Natural Foods
• Outdoor Cooking presented by the International Dutch Oven Society
• Geocaching by Judy Mezzacapo

The price of $125 per person includes four cafeteria meals, heated cabins/bunk beds and seminars. Checks, money orders, Visa and MasterCard are acceptable. No cash. Processing fee for cancellations is $25. You can pay $50 down payment, with balance due on or before Oct. 1. Space is limited to 50 women only.

For more information, and to register, visit the Hernado County Recreation Department web site at www.hernandocounty.us/parks_rec, or call the Hernando County Recreation Department at (352)754-4031.