Introduction to Fieldwork 1

This 6 hour module will teach participants the basics of fieldwork using modern technology. This module has both classroom and field components. The field component of this class takes place in a school yard or urban park type environment and focuses on the basic process of fieldwork for orienteering mapping.

In this module you will practice the following:

• Preparing your project for fieldwork
• Using the software and hardware for fieldwork
• Making decisions in the field:
  • Generalisation
  • Classification of features
  • Locating features
• Post-fieldwork drawing

By the end of this class you will know everything you need to know to do the fieldwork for your first orienteering map.

Upcoming dates:
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | Kingston, ON (exact location tbc)