Use the digital compass only for basic navigation assistance. Don't rely on it to determine precise location, proximity, distance, or direction." ...

Hiking in Maine: Use these compass basic skills to avoid a runaround A little knowledge and practice with your compass can boost your confidence level and safety factor when out on the trail.

This is why basic compass and map skills are so important. "Using a map with a compass is a skill that a lot of most people probably don't possess anymore," Bieri said.

Basic map and compass instruction will be given from 7-9:30 p.m. June 28 at the North Chagrin Reservation Nature Center, or from 6:30-9 p.m. July 1 at Look About Lodge in South Chagrin Reservation.