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This workshop will provide a simple low-tech approch to understanding the GPS (Global Positioning System) Receiver and how they work alone & and USGS Topo Maps. The primary focus will be the use and limits of hand held GPS receivers for recreational activities such as horseback riding, hunting or geocaching, we will also cover the UTM Coordinate System and learn how to easily transfer waypoints from GPS to Maps (and visa-versa). The workshop is broken into three (3) sections: 

1. In class theory (15-30 minutes)
   (What is a GPS, Topo Map, UTM)
2. Map Hands-on (60 minutes)
   (Working with the GPS and a Topo Map)
3. Field exercise  (60 minutes)
   (Marking Waypoints and navigating to them)

Date: Wednesday, June 25th @ 6:30 – 9:30pm
Location: Dick’s Sporting Goods (First & Main Towncenter)
Cost: Free
Requirements: A handheld GPS

I expect that most participants will already own their own GPS receivers; there may be a few ‘for loan’ receivers as well (Call ahead first). The overall workshop time is roughly 2.5 hours. The workshop does not provide more advanced information on higher end survey grade GPS receivers, or the math that goes along with the system. The theory is mostly limited to ‘arm-waving’ explanations (Italian Style). 

RSVP is required and this workshop is limited to the first 20 registrants.