Wild Terrain Navigation

About

Wild Terrain Navigation's purpose is to introduce people of all ages to the sport of orienteering and navigation, to offer challenging skills development events to experienced orienteers, and to offer customized private events for organizations ranging from schools to scouts to corporations.
Orienteering is a fun, low-cost way to enjoy the Northern forests and fields while running or walking in the woods using a specialized, custom-made map.Please join the Wild Terrain Navigation's Facebook Group to be kept informed about upcoming events

Wild Terrain Navigation is a Supporting Member of Orienteering USA, the sport's national governing body.Wild Terrain Navigation is NOT an Orienteering Club; for information and events by local clubs please consult USAOrienteering.org:

WTN is operated out of Northeastern Wisconsin, based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. We are always looking for individuals and organizations with orienteering skills for consulting and volunteer positions.

Will Dickinson
Owner / Operator

Will Dickinson is an outdoor educator and visual artist.He coordinates orienteering events in Northeastern Wisconsin and has extensive experience with mapping and GIS; starting with university work in Scotland and Turkey. He also volunteers teaching orienteering to youth.He is an avid forager and has participated in permaculture/gardening practices, as well as exploring biochar production. Will has been apprenticing under an heirloom fruit and apple orchard gardener, where he continues to grow his passion for working with the land and engaging in sustainable living practices.In addition to to his work as a professional artist, Will has been teaching at community centers, art leagues, and community colleges for the last 15 years. He has completed several international artist residencies, with a focus on connecting and capturing the human experience with our natural world.For more info about his projects:

Crystal Brown
Chief Chef

World famous author and ethnobotanical educator provides an locally foraged mix of advisory contributions. She may be contacted for consultation at:

Josh Kufahl
Senior Resident Spin Doctor

Josh offers a masterful blend of sought after music mixing at events when he's not mastering relationships with local event stakeholders and molders.

Projects

Mapping Baird Creek 2021-2023

The orienteering maps used for Baird Creek orienteering events are the result of hundreds of hours of computer and field checking.If your interested working on mapping or mapping refinements to the current Baird Creek map, please contact us with any details on how you would like to be involved.If you would like to donate to continuing efforts to map Baird Creek Park please consider making a donation to Wild Terrain Navigation.

Contact

Mailing Address
Wild Terrain Navigation
118 N Monroe Ave, PO Box 665
Green Bay, WI 54305

Baird Creek Fall Fumble 2023

Saturday, October 29th, 2023
Tentative Date (Permit Pending)
Registration opens on September 29th, 2023

2023 Past Events

Saturday, May 6th, 2023 10:00am - 2:00pm Results:

Baird Creek Bumble 2023

Saturday, May 6th, 2023
10:00am - 2:00pm

  • $12 for ages 13 or older and adults

  • Free for youth under 13 years (accompanied by adult registration)

Regular Registration closes at 11:59 pm on Thursday, May 4, 2023 and cost increases.

Event Details

Wild Terrain Navigation is pleased to host an orienteering event at Baird Creek May 6th in partnership with the City of Green Bay Parks and Recreation and the Baird Creek Preservation Foundation.Wild Terrain Navigation is an USA Orienteering Supporting Partner and is NOT an orienteering club; for more information on local clubs please contact USA Orienteering or the nearest local clubs Badger Orienteering Club and Minnesota Orienteering Club.This meant to fun, low-key, low-stress opportunity to learn and practice basic orienteering skills which translate very well to land navigation events such as adventure racing.
Start and finish times will be recorded, and awards offered to registered participates on all courses and race categories.
The event start is located at Triangle Hill Parking lot and starts at 10am with rolling starts until 1pm. The courses close at 2pm.
Controls are simple paper punches. This the first event in the Green Bay area we would like to gage interest in enhancements such as more accurate timing via electronic punch.Four courses are offered:

  • Beginner - a short course for first timers, about 2km.

  • Advanced Beginner – A longer course for adults that can read trail maps, about 3km.

  • Intermediate – A course with both on and off controls met to challenge those interested in getting off trail, about 5km.

  • Advanced – A course covering most all of the Baird Creek and met for experienced navigators and map readers looking to hone their skills, 7km.

Advance registration is required:
Please click button to EventReg to register.Every participant (all children, relatives, team members, etc) must have their own separate registration and waiver.

Here's how to register:
- For each registration in your family/group aged 13 or older, click the "Select this Package" button for the "Baird Creek Bumble Spring 2023 , 13 and up" package. Select "Competing/Participating" or "Not Competing" for each course that you/the participant plans to do/not do.
- For each registration in your family/group aged 12 or younger, click the "Select this Package" button for the "Baird Creek Bumble Spring 2023 , 12 and younger" package. Select "Competing/Participating" or "Not Competing" for each course that the participant plans to do/not do.Do not click the "Continue Without Package" button.Rain or shine. In the event of a snowstorm or severe cold, the event may be canceled at the Registrar's discretion (in which case 100% refunds will be issued). Emailed cancellation requests sent prior to 8pm the night before the event will be given full refunds.BYO water, snacks. A limited amount of loaner compasses will be available, just ask for one when you check-in.

Late / Day of Registration

  • $15 for ages 13 or older and adults

  • Free for youth under 13 years (accompanied by adult registration)

We cannot ensure we will have maps if you register on the day of.

Groups
One map will be provided for each paid registration. If you are going out as a group (staying together and only using one punch), only one person needs to register and you only pay one fee. While registering you will record the names of your teammates and have an opportunity to buy additional maps for them at only $3 each.

Groups with Children
Children 12 and younger accompanied by their fully registered parent/legal guardian are FREE (children 12 and under not accompanied by their fully registered parent/legal guardian will charged the full adult rate)! All minors must have a waiver properly signed by their own Parent or Legal Guardian. Your children's friends are most welcome, but do not bring them if they do not have a waiver properly signed by their own Parent or Legal Guardian. This is part of the cost to participate. No exceptions, sorry.

Large Group Registrations:
If you are bringing a large group (e.g. JROTC units, scouts) and need any help with registration or would like to arrange for instruction for your group, reach out to the registrar at register@WildTerrainNav.com. The earlier you contact us and/or register the better - thanks!

Thank you for your Donation! These events are made possible by your donations.

Baird Creek Creek Mapping

The orienteering maps used for Baird Creek orienteering events are the result of hundreds of hours of computer and field checking.If you’re interested in working on mapping or mapping refinements to the current Baird Creek map, please contact us with any details on how you would like to be involved.

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