Everyone can benefit from learning how to make water safe for ingestion. There are many variables when it comes to finding safe drinking water in the back country. Waterborne pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoa are present in many outdoor water sources. Join a Naturalist to discuss some of the negative effects of ingesting untreated water, go on a short hike to find an appropriate water source, and then learn how to filter and treat the water via different purification/filtration techniques. Please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to hike a mile around Leonard Springs Nature Park.

Instructor: Jake Wood