MEDIC SOLO Disaster+Travel+Wilderness First Aid Course
2023-03-18 07:00 - 2023-03-19 17:00 (America/New_York) | NC
This is not a CFRW event! We are helping to promote. Cape Fear River Watch will receive 10% of the course proceeds.

Walkabout Outfitter &
MEDIC Solo Disaster + Wilderness Medicine School
are hosting a

Disaster+Travel+Wilderness First Aid certification course
on
March 18-19, 2023
in the Wilmington, NC area

LEARN HOW to SAVE LIFE and LIMB in a
-Wilderness area-rural area (not near a hospital)

-disaster site or
-travel anywhere

This is a great course for anyone who ventures outdoors, travels, or wants to help in case of an emergency during a disaster!

>> TIMING: These are a 2 day class. 8:00am to 7:00pm both days.

>> FEE: $245 (note: another organization in the region charges $350. You save $105 thanks in part to GOPC’s sponsorship of the class.)

WHY: Mired in a disaster zone, travel or rural area far from a hospital, or natural area miles from an access point … accidents, destructive weather, and terrorism happen, and all-too-often members of a group are not capable of dealing with the emergency. This leads to improper care of the patient, and endangers the entire group. Many recreational accidents are preventable, and improper care of trauma can compound even simple injuries. Very few first aid programs actually address the issues of providing emergency care in a setting where 911 is overwhelmed or not immediately reachable. In this course, classroom instruction and Q&A are interwoven with practical work and problem-solving exercises. Hands-on experience – a most powerful learning tool – during scenarios comprise ~50% of class. You come away with actual do-it-yourself care-giving confidence. Satisfaction guaranteed.
OVERVIEW:
-No prerequisites
-For adults and focused teens. Know your loved ones are safe wherever they are.
-Hands-on learn how to care for an injured / ill person during the critical minutes or hours before ambulance / hospital arrival
-Blend of classroom instruction & hands-on rescue scenario practice
-Approved by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), Girl Scouts of the USA, American Camping Association (ACA), University of Virginia (100% reimbursement for certain academic employees), and more
-2-year SOLO WFA certification
-Counts as recertification for WFA, AWFA, WFR and wilderness part of W-EMT

TOPICS:-Beyond the ‘golden hour’: wilderness/remote travel/disaster-delayed EMS arrival injury challenges and long-term patient care
-Patient Assessment System: thorough patient examination, treatment, monitoring, safety, and documentation
-Orthopedic Injuries and Treatment: Sprains, Strains, Fractures, and Spinal Cord Management
-Circulatory System Form and Function: Heart, Blood, Blood Vessels, Lungs, Brain
-Soft Tissue Injuries and Wound Treatment: Contusions, Abrasions, Lacerations, Flap Avulsions, Amputation, Punctures, Impalements,
-Bites, Stings, Blisters, Burns, and Infections
-Environmental Injuries and Treatment: Cold, Heat, Dehydration and Wilderness Survival
-Medical Emergencies and Critical Care: Shock, Allergies, Shortness of Breath, Brain Problems, and Heart Problems
-Patient movement: spinal cord precautions and clearing; pre- and post-evacuation treatment
-International Travel: preparing & packing for safe travel, problem prevention before and during travel, and identification & treatment of many travel illnesses – presented in a special hand-out for those who indicate interest.
Instructor: Matthew Rosefsky, Geo Medic, Wilderness EMT, CERT, MRC, and SOLO Instructor-Trainer; or a top-notch, highly-qualified expert Matt personally trained.
Course INFO, ONLINE REGISTRATION, other locations & dates:
http://www.solowfa.com/
A fully completed registration and payment will reserve your spot in the class. Feel free to contact courses@solowfa.com with questions…

GivingTuesday 2024
2024-12-03 00:00 - 23:30 | Online, NC, United States
Join Cape Fear River Watch in celebrating GivingTuesday! Our staff, board, interns, and volunteers have been hard at work all year long protecting our river, and we count on YOUR support to continue our efforts for years to come.
Show your support here!

Second Annual Sip & Shuck Fundraiser
2026-03-15 16:00 - 19:00 | The Alley, 1605 Queen St., Wilmington, NC, 28401
Click here for tickets!
Join us for bivalves and brews during our second annual Sip & Shuck! Our hit oyster roast fundraiser is back on Sunday, March 15th from 4-7 p.m. at The Alley at The Cargo District in Wilmington. We have kindly been gifted another 1,500 oysters raised with care by the UNCW Shellfish Hatchery to share with you. Eat good and feel great knowing that, just like an oyster, you are helping protect and improve the water quality of the Cape Fear River.
Each $75 ticket gets you 20 oysters cooked by your Cape Fear Riverkeeper Kemp Burdette, two locally-crafted beers (with four pours to choose from) by Mad Mole Brewing and The Alley, and live music courtesy of The Noseeums. Tickets are limited—and this sold out fast last year—so reserve your spot at the shucking table today!
Dinner is available at Salita Pizza, right in The Alley, plus other tasty Cargo District offerings.
This event is generously supported by the Crafted Outpost and The Alley!

Greenfield Lake Golden Hour Guided Paddle
2026-03-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Greenfield Lake Boathouse, 302 Willard St., Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Click here for tickets!
Come explore Greenfield Lake “after hours” as we embark on a golden hour guided tour by paddleboat in celebration of Cape Fear Creek Week. We will wind through a secluded cove, offering sightings of cypresses, fish, reptiles, and roosting birds. Along the way, we will learn about algal blooms, spillways, and watersheds—and how protecting the water quality of this hidden urban gem helps protect the Cape Fear River Basin as a whole.
One registration per paddleboat, please list all passengers (including the registrant) in your registration. Each paddleboat fits up-to four people. Limited boats available–secure your spot early!
We will meet at the Greenfield Lake Boathouse no later than 5:15, to hit the water by 5:30. Parking is available at 1739 Burnett Blvd., Wilmington, NC 28401.
Greenfield Lake Boathouse is run in support of Cape Fear River Watch.
