Groups
When you're into a given activity, it's nice to share it with other like-minded people. Since Canfield's is the place where many area folks like to get the equipment and supplies they need for their adventures, we thought we'd post contact info for various groups on our website. That way, interested individuals can have one spot on the web where they can find out what groups are out there and who to get in touch with for those groups.
We know of a few groups, but we'd love to hear from yours! If you are a part of an outdoor-themed group from this area, please send an e-mail to beth@canfields.net or call Beth at Canfield's at 402-393-3363 and tell her about your group. We'd love to add it to the Groups page on our site!
The following is only a partial list. Please check back often, since we hope to be adding many more groups in the future!
Midwest Historical Metal Detecting Club - meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the W. Dale Clark library, 215 S 15th, Omaha, at 6:30 p.m. Meet other people who share your passion for treasure hunting, share treasure hunting techniques, and display items you've found. Library phone: 402-444-4800. Check out the club's website here.
Women in the Outdoors (WITO) - A branch of the National Wild Turkey Federation, WITO "is dedicated to providing interactive outdoor educational opportunities for women, the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of the hunting tradition." Visit their website at www.womenintheoutdoors.org.
Flashlight Club - Contact info to follow. This group of about 8 people, based in Lincoln, are avid "illumination tool" enthusiasts. Join them on nighttime hikes and camping trips, get together to discuss the latest in portable illumination, and debate the merits of all things light related!
Midwest Dutch Oven Dabblers - Local member of the International Dutch Oven Society (IDOS). Contact Wayne Lorenzen, Director, at 402-333-1475 or at wlorenzen@tconl.com. Get together with fellow Dutch oven cooking enthusiasts. Share recipes and techniques and enjoy some excellent food!
Hiking - Various are hiking groups exist. Check out the Omaha Hiking Club here. Another is the Nebraska Hikers Group on Yahoo Groups. Join and get in touch with area hikers. Meet people to hike with, learn about local areas to hike, and discuss equipment.
Geocaching - The place to meet fellow local geocachers is at an Event Cache. Check out the Breakfast at the Moose event cache - Saturday mornings at 9 at the Chocolate Moose Cafe in Plattsmouth.
GO Scuba Club - GO stands for the Greater Omaha Scuba Club. This new club exists for the purpose of giving area divers a chance to get together to dive, swap dive stories, argue about what dive gear is best, brag, uh, tell about their last trip to an exotic dive location, find dive buddies, and more. Canfield's doesn't carry dive gear, but the editor of this website is a diver, so we're listing the club here! Check out the club's new website at go-scuba.net. And next time you're in the neighborhood of Canfield's, stop in at Underwater World Scuba Shop, just down the mall from Canfield's!