Help keep outdoor gear in use!
Join Thunder Bay Repair Café, Lakehead University's Office of Sustainability, and Lakehead University's School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism for a community Outdoor Gear Repair Café where students and volunteers help repair and maintain outdoor clothing and equipment! On Saturday, February 28 from 10 AM to 2 PM, volunteers will support simple repairs, demonstrations, and participant learning in a friendly, shared workspace.
This event will take place on the 2nd floor of Lakehead University's School of Nursing Building.
Check out Outdoor Gear Repair Cafe-Volunteer Roles for detailed descriptions of each role.
New volunteers: Please complete our Volunteer Waiver before signing up for events.
Registrations without a completed waiver may be cancelled.
This is a public event focused on skill-sharing, waste reduction, and extending the life of outdoor gear.
No professional repair experience is required. Guidance and support will be available throughout the event.
This event will take place on the 2nd floor of Lakehead University's School of Nursing Building.
Check out Outdoor Gear Repair Cafe-Volunteer Roles for detailed descriptions of each role.
New volunteers: Please complete our Volunteer Waiver before signing up for events.
Registrations without a completed waiver may be cancelled.
This is a public event focused on skill-sharing, waste reduction, and extending the life of outdoor gear.
No professional repair experience is required. Guidance and support will be available throughout the event.
Dates and locations
Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Lakehead University School of Nursing * Second floor,
Lakehead University School of Nursing Building, Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
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Volunteers for Outdoor Gear Repair Café
PRIVATE
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Sewing & Textile Repair5 spots available
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Patching & Fabric Repair9 spots available
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Gear Hardware & Mechanical Fixes7 spots available
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Electrical / Small Appliance Troubleshooting6 spots available
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Gear Inspection/Cleaning/Maintenance9 spots available
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Event Coordination2 spots available
11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Sewing & Textile Repair6 spots available
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Patching & Fabric Repair10 spots available
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Gear Hardware & Mechanical Fixes7 spots available
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Electrical / Small Appliance Troubleshooting6 spots available
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Gear Inspection/Cleaning/Maintenance9 spots available
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Event Coordination2 spots available
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Sewing & Textile Repair9 spots available
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Patching & Fabric Repair11 spots available
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Gear Hardware & Mechanical Fixes7 spots available
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Electrical / Small Appliance Troubleshooting6 spots available
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Gear Inspection/Cleaning/Maintenance9 spots available
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Event Coordination3 spots available
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Sewing & Textile Repair8 spots available
-
Patching & Fabric Repair11 spots available
-
Gear Hardware & Mechanical Fixes6 spots available
-
Electrical / Small Appliance Troubleshooting5 spots available
-
Gear Inspection/Cleaning/Maintenance9 spots available
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Event Coordination3 spots available
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