Speaker Series: Spring Adventure Prep
Thu, Mar 05
|Webster's Bookstore Cafe
Discover essential skills, safety insights, and fresh inspiration for adventuring in an engaging session with Dave Gantz.
Registration opens Feb 26, 2026, 8:00 AM


Dates & Times
Mar 05, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Webster's Bookstore Cafe, 133 E Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801, USA
About the event
Speaker Series: Spring Adventure Prep
presented by Dave Gantz
Spring is almost here – let’s prepare to get outside! Join Centred Outdoors for an engaging talk on gearing up for outdoor adventures, staying safe on the trail, and finding inspiration in the natural world around us. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or just beginning to explore the outdoors, this conversation will equip you with knowledge, confidence, and motivation to get outside and enjoy the natural spaces that make our region special.
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early so the program can begin promptly
RSVPs are appreciated for this event (but not required), so we can estimate attendance to Webster's staff.
About the Presenter:
With extensive experience in outdoor advocacy, education and recreation, Dave supports the Centred Outdoors mission of promoting a community that continually visits, enjoys, and cares for our natural assets. Dave first moved to Centre County after earning his B.S. degree in Biology from Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg in 2004 and has since lived throughout the country working with organizations including the Montana Conservation Seedling Nursery, Patagonia, Maine Appalachian Trail Club, Appalachian Outdoors, Purple Lizard Maps, Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council, and Penn State University. Having explored thousands of miles on foot throughout the country, Dave is knowledgeable on all things outdoor recreation related.
Location: Webster's Bookstore Cafe
133 E. Beaver Ave
Ramped entrance off of Humes Alley and a street-level entrance right next to Uncle Eli’s on Beaver Ave.


