BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//School of Self-Reliance - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:School of Self-Reliance X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for School of Self-Reliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162239 CREATED:20210429T181008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T214318Z UID:34967-1775296800-1775309400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:ETHNO-BOTANICAL SERIES: WILD FOOD WALK for SOUP AND SALAD DESCRIPTION:Sarah Shin collects some ripe coffeeberries\n \n  \nSaturday\, April 4\, 10 a.m.\n \nWILD SOUP AND SALAD \nETHNO-BOTANICAL introduction and  WILD FOOD WALK \n  \nWe’ll begin by covering some of the topics of ethno-botany\, that is\, how cultures have used wild plants for food\, medicine\, tools\, and all everyday needs.  You will learn about some of the references for further study\, and we will do some hands-on. \n  \nThen\, we will go on a short  walk where we explore the edible\, medicinal\, and other useful qualities of many of the plants found in the local environment.  Both natives and non-natives will be seen.  You’ll learn about the historical uses of native plants for food\, medicine\, fibre\, soap\, etc.  An eye-opening experience.   This will be leisurely and you will get a chance to taste some of the plants. \nThen\, we will prepare a SOUP and SALAD from wild foods so you can taste it for yourself. \nWear comfortable footwear and bring water.  Bring a bowl for eating. \nThis class can be credited towards the Ethnobotany certificate. \n$65 (Seniors and students $45). URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/ethno-botanical-walk/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,mulefat,plants for making fire END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162239 CREATED:20210727T051659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T182720Z UID:39138-1775131200-1775138400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:WATER SURVIVAL: Learn the Essential Water Skills for wilderness or city DESCRIPTION:LUNCHTIME WATER SKILLS \nApril 2\, Noon\n \nThis will be an overview of WATER in the City and Wilderness.  HOW to find water\, how to purify it\, how to store it. \nLet’s learn and apply the skills that allow you to survive in the desert (and other) environments.  Water\, of course\, is paramount. You’ll learn how to obtain water when none seems present\, methods such as the well\, solar still\, transpiration bag\, plants\, etc. \n \n  \n \n  \nWater is the most critical element of survival\, and so you will learn the necessity of storing water\, and how to store water. \nHow much water should you store?  What sort of containers should you use? \nHow about rain water?  Are any special precautions needed? \nHow about water purification?  Learn different ways to purify water\, under different circumstances.  Learn how to make a make-shift water filter in an emergency. \nAn essential survival skill\, in the wilderness or the city. \nDepending on our time\, we might learn to identify a few wild plants too. \nYou can apply this class towards our Certification program. \nLocation given after registration.   Class fee $45.  (Seniors/students $30) \n  \nBooks and tools available for purchase at all classes… URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/survival-skills-learn-the-skills-of-desert-survival/ CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,mulefat,shelter building,Survival Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162239 CREATED:20200216T051130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T021628Z UID:14556-1774692000-1774706400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:FIBRE-CRAFT 101 (including introduction to basketry) DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 28\, 10 a.m.  FIBRE-CRAFT 101: \nThe Art of Turning Plant Fibres into Bags\, Baskets\, Nets\, String\, Sandals. \nWe’ve had some requests for a BASKETRY Workshop. This class will include Basketry basics\, though this class will not be only basketry. \nThe art of working fibre is nearly a lost art. You’ll learn to recognize some of the common plants which yield a useful fibre\, and learn how to work them into strings\, and baskets\, and nets\, and sandals\, and more. In the old days of the Southwest\, the lives of the people were literally tied together with fibre: for shelter\, for clothing (hats\, belts\, shoes)\, fishing nets\, bags\, weaponry\, fire-making\, brushes\, looms for fabric. \nIn the past\, most people had a more intimate connection to plant fibres.  There are so many practical applications\, though today someone makes everything we use.  So it’s become a lost art. \nYou will learn how to process a few plant fibres and how to make them into a usable product! \n \nActual networking!\n \n  \nWe will do a short walk (if time) and learn about some of the plants that are useful for weaving\,  and making cordage. \nYou will then learn by making some of the useful products. \nAlong the way\, you’ll also see many of the other useful and edible plants of the area. \nNOTE: PLEASE RSVP SINCE WE NEED TO PLAN TO BRING SUFFICIENT SUPPLIES! \n$65   (Seniors and students $45) \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-fibre-craft/ CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,Survival Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/as-09-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162239 CREATED:20210311T064935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T060416Z UID:32636-1774087200-1774101600@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:SEASONAL SPRING FORAGING -- wild foods and useful plants by the Season DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 21\, 10 a.m. \nSPRING FORAGING\, part of our ETHNO-BOTANY SERIES \nSpring is the time of peak leaf production\, when the native and non-native plants are sprouting up everywhere. It’s typically still a bit cooler\, and everything is greening up.  We’ll discuss what’s available now\, and learn which are useful for food\, and learn how to collect them sustainably.  In some cases\, you’ll be learning how to recognize sprouts which you can come back later for harvesting. \nThe young new growth of prickly pear cactus occurs now\, so this is the best time to collect it.  (However\, you can harvest prickly pears year round). Some barks are best collected now\, such as willow.  Some fruits occur early\, and we’ll see those.  Some non-natives\, like mustard\, flower early\, and can be readily collected and used for food or medicine.  Learn how some of these can also be dried and stored for later use. \nJoin us and learn what edible salad plants may be growing right in your backyard\,  your local neighborhood\, and in the wild area this spring.  Learn the plants which can be foraged and made into nutritious food with simple recipes.  You’ll get to see the images and learn about the diverse uses. \nWe’ll also share with you a way to look at the environment to see what the future will bring in terms of foraging.  We offer this Seasonal Foraging walk four times a year\, so that you can learn how to “read” the environment.   A great Survival Skill! \nUpper Arroyo\, we will send registrants the exact meeting location.   Bring along water. \n  \n \n  \nWILD FOOD AND USEFUL PLANTS BY THE SEASON \nThis series of workshops\, one per season\, allows you to see nature through the seasons\, from a forager’s perspective.  The essence of this class is to develop seasonal knowledge and observational skills: How to look\, where to look\, what to look for.  Plus\, we will also focus on responsible and sustainable gathering methods\, including collection of seeds and cuttings so you can grow plants in your own backyard. \nThis workshop   occurs one per season\, so you can learn to see nature through the seasons\, from a forager’s perspective.  The essence of this class is to develop seasonal knowledge and observational skills: How to look\, where to look\, what to look for.  Plus\, we will also focus on responsible and sustainable gathering methods\, including collection of seeds and cuttings so you can grow plants in your own backyard. \nYou’ll learn how to identify and collect foods\, medicines\, soaps\, fire-materials\, and other useful parts of plants.  You’ll learn to think like foragers of the past\, who had to have an intimate knowledge of the seasons\, and foresight for the future.  (For example\, sometimes you do NO foraging in an area if the plant or seed is not abundant.) \nJoin us each quarter for an insightful walk into a wild area\, with a focus on interpreting what’s available that season.  Each session will include demonstrations\, hands-on practice\, and sampling of the seasonal foods\, such as salad\, soup\, biscuit\, or tea.  Each session includes a list of what is normally available in that season. \nSPRING FORAGING \nSpring is the time of peak leaf production\, when the native and non-native plants are sprouting up everywhere. It’s typically still a bit cooler\, and everything is greening up.  This means we’ll discuss what’s available now\, and learn which are useful for food\, and learn how to collect them sustainably. In some cases\, you’ll be learning how to recognize sprouts which you can come back later for harvesting.\nThe young new growth of prickly pear cactus occurs now\, so this is the best time to collect it. (However\, you can harvest prickly pears year round). Some barks are best collected now\, such as willow. Some fruits occur early\, and we’ll see those. Some non-natives\, like mustard\, flower early\, and can be readily collected and used for food or medicine. Learn how some of these can also be dried and stored for later use.\nJoin us and learn what edible salad plants may be growing right in your backyard\, your local neighborhood\, and in the wild area this spring. Learn the plants which can be foraged and made into nutritious food with simple recipes. You’ll get to see the images and learn about the diverse uses.\nWe’ll also share with you a way to look at the environment to see what the future will bring in terms of foraging. We offer this Seasonal Foraging walk four times a year\, so that you can learn how to “read” the environment. A great Survival Skill! URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/spring-salad-foraging/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162239 CREATED:20200101T021021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T021259Z UID:12555-1772712000-1772719200@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:LUNCHTIME FORAGING WALK - Learn Plant ID\, Learn edible plants DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 5\, Noon\, LUNCHTIME PLANT ID WALK \nEver wondered what sort of useful plants  grow right in the city\, including medicinal plants?  We’ll explore a unique one-acre wildlife sanctuary in the Highland Park area where we will see native plants\, cultivated plants and many of the plants so typical of the urban areas. \nYou will be able to collect samples.  There is also a greenhouse on -site where you can purchase potted plants to take home to your garden. \nWe will learn about the food uses\, medicines\, fibres\, and more. Our discussion will revolve around ethical foraging\, and you will be able to collect greens to take home\, and cuttings in some cases.  There is also a nursery on the site where you can purchase various potted plants to take home. \nWe’ll also make a simple salad so you can taste some of the in-season foods!  An excellent opportunity to see and taste some of the plants that everyone living in this area will encounter most of the time. \n \nWe will also review the Botanical Families that are entirely safe.   A good time to review. \nBring a bowl! \nA great survival skills for the ages. \n  \nLocation is 5835 Burwood Ave.\, off Figueroa in Highland Park.  Park on the street and we’ll walk up the dirt road into the one acre sanctuary. \nBring a bowl\, and water.   Be sure to RSVP. \nLearn how to eat the older nopales\n \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-plant-walk-2/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,mulefat,plants for making fire,uses of willow END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162239 CREATED:20191002T130512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T022749Z UID:10470-1772272800-1772294400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:OJAI "OUTDOOR SURVIVAL SKILLS" WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 28\, 10 a.m. \n  \n\n\n\n\nJoin me (Lanny Kaufer_)and renowned author/forager/survivalist Christopher Nyerges on Saturday\, February 28\, at Euterpe Farms in Ojai for an outdoor Foraging & Firemaking workshop. This workshop is based on Christopher’s many books\, including Foraging California and How to Survive Anywhere. \nParticipants will: \n\nlearn to identify edible\, medicinal\, and useful plants and mushrooms\nforage wild foods for our meal\nlearn the 4 basic principles of making fire and practice 2 or 3 ways of matchless firestarting\nlearn and practice hand drill firemaking\ntry bow drill firemaking with Christopher’s kit\nenjoy a foraged meal cooked over a campfire\nprocess acorns and/or black walnuts for eating\, time permitting\n\nThe workshop will begin with a morning herb walk among the native plants on the fringes of Euterpe Farms\, bordering the Ventura River Preserve. The afternoon workshop will take place in a grassy area. Everyone will have a chance to participate in all activities. \n\nJavier shows the three book special\n\nAfter the workshop\, Christopher and I will have our mobile bookstores on display\, including copies of my book\, Medicinal Herbs of California\, and several of Christopher’s many books\, available for sale and signing. \nChristopher Nyerges is an author\, forager\, survivalist and ethnobotanist with a lifelong interest in how native peoples lived off the land. He has been teaching classes and leading field trips since 1974 to over 40\,000 students. Nyerges has authored nearly two dozen books\, including Foraging California\, How to Survive Anywhere\, Guide to Wild Foods\,  Nuts and Berries of California\,  Extreme Simplicity\, and many others. Chicago Review Press\, the publishers of the late Larry Dean Olsen’sOutdoor Survival Skills\, asked Christopher to lightly edit the 7th edition of that classic book and add color photos and a new foreword. \nChristopher was the editor of American Survival Guide magazine and served as editor of Wilderness Way magazine for 7 years. He has written several thousand newspaper and magazine articles in such publications as the Los Angeles Times\, Pasadena Star News\, Pasadena Weekly\, Whole Life Times\, Countryside\, Mother Earth News\, Acres USA\, American Survival Guide\, and others. \nHe has appeared on the late Huell Howser’s public television series on California\, KCET’s “Life and Times\,” and National Geographic’s “Doomsday Preppers.” For two years\, he appeared on Fox TV’s “X Show\,” where he demonstrated survival skills on the streets of Los Angeles. He currently serves as a consultant to the “Naked and Afraid” show on Discovery.  Christopher Nyerges’ web site is SchoolofSelf-Reliance.com. \nREGISTRATION INFO:Registration at https://herbwalks.com/event/foraging-firemaking-workshop-with-christopher-nyerges-2/. Paid registrants will receive a confirmation email with all necessary info\, including weather forecast and parking directions\, a few days prior to the workshop.  They also will receive a follow-up email afterwards with a list of all plants identified and used\, recipes\, and more. \nThe cost for the workshop\, including all materials\, is $85 for adults and $45 for children under 18 (one per adult). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/foraging-and-fire-making-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,plants for making fire,Survival Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162239 CREATED:20260119T182550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T183018Z UID:61247-1772132400-1772139600@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:TOM BROWN III: class 3: WILD PLANTS -- POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:CLASS SERIES POSTPONED — WATCH SCHEDULE FOR UPDATED SCHEDULE \n \n  \nLink for the group of 4 classes for $300.00 (A $100.00 savings): https://trackolytes.as.me/Wisdom-of-Wilderness \n  \nLinks for each separate class at $100.00 each \n•Feb. 12\, Wilderness safety https://trackolytes.as.me/Wilderness-1 \n•Feb. 19\, Awareness: the most important skill in life https://trackolytes.as.me/Awareness1 \n•Feb. 26\, Edible plans and ethical foraging: https://trackolytes.as.me/edible-ethical \n•March 5\, Animal tracks and sign: https://trackolytes.as.me/Tracks-sign \n  \nTom Brown III\, often known as T3\, is a lifelong wilderness educator\, nature photographer\, and storyteller dedicated to carrying forward the ancestral skills and philosophies taught to him by his father\, Tom Brown Jr. Tom or “T3” has been teaching for 26 years\, And has a lifetime of practical experience in wilderness living\, tracking\, survival\, and nature connection\, And stewardship.  Tom’s work focuses on helping people rediscover confidence\, awareness\, and a meaningful relationship with the natural world. His teaching blends practical skills\, deep observation\, and personal insight\, making complex knowledge approachable and relevant for modern life. \nDuring this collaboration with the School of Self-Reliance\, Tom will be offering four foundational classes designed to build confidence\, awareness\, and self sufficiency in natural settings. \nWilderness Safety\, Taking the Fear Out of Wild Places   [on-line class on February 12] \nThis class focuses on mindset\, preparation\, and core survival priorities. Students will learn how to stay calm\, make good decisions\, and use a small set of essential items to dramatically increase their chances of success in emergency situations. \nAwareness: The most important life skill.  [on-line class on February 19] \nFocused on moving quietly and efficiently through the landscape\, this class explores posture\, balance\, awareness\, and energy use. These skills improve tracking ability\, personal safety\, and overall connection to the environment. \nWild Edible Plants and Ethical Foraging  [on-line class February 26] \nThis class teaches how to identify common wild edible plants while emphasizing safety\, sustainability\, and respect for the land. Students will learn how to forage responsibly and deepen their awareness of seasonal abundance. \nAnimal Tracks and Sign  [on-line class March 5] \nAn introduction to reading the stories animals leave behind. Students will learn how to identify common tracks and signs\, understand animal behavior\, and sharpen observation skills that translate far beyond the trail. \n  \nTogether\, these classes offer a well rounded introduction to ancestral skills that foster self-reliance\, awareness\, and a deeper sense of belonging in the natural world. \n  \nWhether you are an absolute novice or seasoned outdoors person\, I can guarantee you will learn many valuable techniques to apply every time we enter the wilderness! \nSIGN UP HERE: \nhttps://trackolytes.as.me/meet-T3 \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/tom-brown-iii-class-3-wild-plants/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,Foraging ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/TOM-BROWN-3-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162239 CREATED:20200101T021654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T021010Z UID:12561-1772107200-1772114400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:MIDDAY FIRE WORKSHOP -- hands-on DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 26\, Noon. \nLUNCHTIME FIRE WORKSHOP \n  \n \nSURVIVAL\, BUSHCRAFT\, SELF-RELIANCE! \nPrimitive skills are very popular\, and the ability to make fire without matches is at the top of the list. \nWe will practice a few of the primitive methods of fire-starting methods\, and you will learn some of the secrets that come from years of experience. \nYou will get to practice the bow drill\, the hand drill\, flint and steel\, and the fire piston. \n  \nWe will also go for a short walk (if time) so you can see the types of woods that are best for making fire\, and the tinders that are best for getting your fire to light. \nAnd enjoyable gathering.  Bring a bowl and water. \nAnd yes\, you will learn about a few wild plants at this class as well. \n  \nLocation sent when you register — most likely Hahamongna. \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-plant-id-walk-with-soup-and-fire-making/ CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,plants for making fire,Survival Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162239 CREATED:20210810T180802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T071117Z UID:39873-1771668000-1771686000@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:WILDERNESS SURVIVAL FOUNDATION COURSE DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 21\, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. \nWilderness survival: “Foundation Course”  — Led by Keith Farrar\, James Ruther\, and assorted ad hoc\, adjunct assistants. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilderness Survival Foundation Course:\n\nNot all who wander are lost\, however\, some are\, which is why learning Wilderness Survival is critical.\n\nIn this  Wilderness Survival Foundation Course\, we address the priorities in a wilderness survival situation.\nLearning what priority to address first and how to address each priority is the best way to understand what to do if you have to spend an unplanned night or two in the wilderness.\n\nEach topic is addressed in such a way that you will have a thorough understanding along with hands-on experience with that skill. While each topic\, on its own\, can be a full multi-day class\, you will be comfortable enough with what you learn at this foundation class –or curious enough — to go further in your learning experience.\n\n\nJames Ruther demonstrating how to make a survival net\n\nDue to personalized instruction\, class size is limited.\n\nWhat to bring:\nPlease bring a camp chair\, lunch (there is no time to leave for lunch)\, water\, appropriate clothing for the weather a compass (if you have one) and any personal wilderness survival items you might like to discuss.\n\nWe start the class at 10:00 (please arrive a bit early) and we finish around 3:00. There will be a very short lunch break somewhere along the program.\n\nThere are several hands-on portions\, including but not limited to:\n\nEmergency Shelter Set-Up’s\nCritical outdoor knots to facilitate emergency shelters\nFire making (modern & primitive)\nBasic Compass use\nEmergency Navigation\nSignaling for rescue\nWater Purification\nDeadfall Traps\n\nWhat is different about this class? So may survival instructors give a list of gear to carry….we teach what needs to be done\, and from that information\, you decide what gear to carry based on what you are comfortable using to facilitate each priority in a survival situation.\n\nKeith has taught this program for over 15 years and feels your confidence in what to do in a wilderness survival situation will significantly increase with the knowledge gained in this class.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning about emergency shelters\n$75.  [$55 for seniors/ students] \nLocation sent out upon registration. \nKeith Farrar demonstrates how to turn a tarp into an emergency shelter URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/wilderness-survival-foundation-course/ CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,Survival Skills,Urban skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162239 CREATED:20210809T193832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T060535Z UID:39803-1770458400-1770471000@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:EAT TO YOUR HEALTH! A Medicine and Food Foraging walk -- with disaster survival commentary DESCRIPTION:Saturday\,  February 7\, 10 a.m.  MEDICINE AND FOOD  FORAGING WALK   \n  \nEAT TO YOUR HEALTH:  Eat your Medicine.  Learn about native and non-native Edible and Medicinal\, and Utilitarian plants. \n\n \nWITH DISCUSSION OF PLANT FAMILIES. \nWe’ll do a short walk along a trail in the Arroyo Seco to see and study the native\, and introduced plants.  We’ll be seeing chaparral plants\, riparian plants\, and exotics.  We’ll see a good selection of plants\, and you’ll get an understanding of what plants are found in the fall.  You will also learn a bit about Plant Families\, and families that are entirely safe. \nWe’ll explore and learn about the medicinal properties of many plants\, and we’ll collect some of the wild edibles.  Our goal will be to sample at least a wild soup\, so be sure to bring your bowl. \nBesides learning about the food and medicinal uses of the plants\, you’ll learn a little about which plants are good for fire-making\, and which are good for cordage/basketry. \nLeisurely walk. Bring a canteen of water\, a bowl\, and a camera. \nWe’ll cook a few wild food dishes too\, so bring your bowl. \n$65 ($45 seniors/ students). \nLocation sent with registration. \n  \n  \n \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/morning-plant-walk/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,Foraging,medicinal plants,mulefat,plants for making fire ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_6987-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260131T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260131T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162239 CREATED:20190703T143314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T055058Z UID:9965-1769853600-1769868000@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:PRIMITIVE to MODERN FIRE WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:HANDS-ON FIRE-MAKING WORKSHOP   —  January 31\, 10 a.m. \n  \n \nLearn how to make fire by several primitive methods.  You will learn the 4 Principles by which fire is generated: friction\, the sun\, chemicals\, and electricity.  You will practice several of these\, and learn the best techniques for mastery. \n \nYou will use reflectors and magnifying glasses\, batteries\, flint and steel\, the bow\, the hand drill\, the piston\, magnesium and others. \nYou will learn by doing. You goal will be to create an ember\, and “mother” it to a flame.  You will learn which woods are best\, and how to process your woods. \nA short walk will be included to see which plants are best for your fire-making kit. \n \nThis class applies to our Bushcraft Certificate. \nLocation 2. Details sent with registration. \nCopies of our books are available at all classes. \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/noon-primitive-fire-workshop-25/ CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,mulefat,plants for making fire,Survival Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162239 CREATED:20210822T221727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T002613Z UID:40481-1768039200-1768053600@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:FORAGING FOR WILD FOODS\, WITH RIPARIAN FOCUS\, --- A walkabout DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 10\, 10 a.m.\n \nARROYO SECO \nWe’ll walk into the watershed area\, through the willows and waterways\,  and see the diverse flora\, with WILD FOODS\,   EDIBLE CALIFORNIA PLANTS.  We will learn about the wild foods\, wild medicines\, and some uses of the yucca plant. \n  \n  \nDuring our walk\, we’ll learn about the unique riparian plants\, and the uses of the many plants we’ll see.  We’ll see the alders\, mulefat\, mugwort\,  willow\, etc. There are many other riparian plants\, which we may or may not see\, depending on the conditions.   We know we’ll see many wild edibles that sprout at this time of the year when it’s a wet year. \nRuther examines the yucca flower\nThere are always lots of surprises in store on these sorts of walks. We see native California plants\, non-native introduced plants\, and various wildlife. \nBring your own water\, and dress comfortably.  Bring a bowl for a salad \nThis walk can be applied towards the Ethnobotany certificate. \n  \nLocation sent with registration$65  ($45 student/senior). \n  \nBooks by Nyerges will be available\, as will knives and other tools. \n \n  \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/riparian-and-useful-plants-walk/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,mulefat,uses of willow END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251211T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251211T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162239 CREATED:20190703T135116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T234412Z UID:9951-1765454400-1765459800@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:LUNCHTIME NATURALIST WALK DESCRIPTION:LUNCHTIME  RIPARIAN PLANT WALK\, Thursday\,  December 11 at noon \n \nWe’ll walk into the Upper Arroyo\, north of JPL\, and explore the chaparral and riparian plants\, and you will see the highly versatile yucca plant. \nFrom the Windsor exit of the 210 freeway\, drive north on Windsor until Ventura\, where you will veer to the left\, but continue driving north. The hill descends slightly\, and then it opens to the large  parking area east of Jet Propulsion Laboratory.  Drive as far north into the JPL East Lot\, where we will meet. \nWe will explore the watershed and see native and non native plants\, and learn about the edible\, medicinal\, and other useful qualities of the plants. \nWe will walk along water\, and you will see mostly the native plants.  A great opportunity to see this unique environment. \nCarry your Water\, and bring a camera. \nCatalina Island cherry fruits\nRuther examines the yucca flower URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-naturalist-walk-25/ CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,Foraging,medicinal plants,mulefat,plants for making fire ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_6903.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162239 CREATED:20250312T192624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T170655Z UID:60315-1760799600-1760806800@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:FALL GARDENING WORKSHOP. CANCELLED Led by Urban Gardener Julie Balaa! DESCRIPTION:CLASS CANCELLED. WATCH THE SCHEDULE FOR THE NEW DATE…. \n  \n— Saturday\, October 18\, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.\, $34. \nJulie discussing and selling nopales at the farmers market\nCactus pad and sprawling purslane\n \n  \n \n  \nGetting Started with Fall Gardening \nSaturday\, October 18\, 3 p.m. \nOur focus today is how to get started on Fall Gardening. \nYou will learn about seed selection\, timing of plantings\, how to actually go about the plantings\, mulching\, tree planting and more. \nThis is both lecture and hands-on\, and you’ll get to ask all the questions you may have. \nNote: This is part of a series of 3 classes on Fall Gardening.  September 20\, October 18\, and November 15.  You can attend one or all. \nLocation: 5835 Burwood Ave.\, Highland Park\, CA.\, 90042.  Julie’s greenhouse is at this location as well\, and plants are available for purchase. \n$34./person. Prepay with Zelle using Julie’s phone number. For information call/email Julie at: 323-255-4028   or email at  juliebalaa@gmail.com \n  \nNote: Julie’s new book\, “Low Cost Emergency Preparedness: A DIY Guide to Family Disaster Preparedness\,” will also be available for sale\, for $17. \n \n \n \n  \n \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/new-moon-planting-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,Urban skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/14-GR-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162239 CREATED:20201126T065917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T025304Z UID:27699-1760176800-1760191200@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:NATIVE AMERICAN USES OF PLANTS DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 11\, 10 a.m. \nBarbara Kolander with ripe elder berries\nCatalina Island cherry fruits\n  \nNATIVE AMERICAN USES OF PLANTS. \nSarah Shin collects some ripe coffeeberries\nLearn about the many plant contributions of Native Americans to our culture today – plants for food\, medicine\, and tools.   You’ll get to see these plants that are in many cases very common\, and simply taken for granted\, without generally recognition of their rich history.  This will be a botanical exploration of the many plants of the Americas that many of us still use today. \nWe begin with the many plants from the Americas which have profoundly affected the diet of the world. \nOn our walk\, you will get to see many of these plants and learn h ow they were used. \n  \nOf course\, in today’s world\, we will see many wild plants that have been introduced from Europe and Asia and elsewhere. We will discuss these plants if native peoples began to use them after they were introduced into North America. \nWe will make one or two food dishes from native foods\, so bring your bowl and cup \n \n \n  \n$65  ( $45 for seniors/students). \n Books and products will be available for sale. URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/native-american-heritage-day-commemoration/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,uses of willow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Cobb-oak-06-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162239 CREATED:20211004T002429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T050615Z UID:42481-1758967200-1758981600@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:SEASONAL FORAGING: Autumn session. Wild Food and Useful Plants by the Season DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 27\, 10 a.m.    WILD FOOD AND USEFUL PLANTS BY THE SEASON\n \nThis series of workshops\, one per season\, will show you nature through the seasons\, from a forager’s perspective.  The essence of this class is to develop seasonal knowledge and observational skills: How to look\, where to look\, what to look for.  Plus\, we will also focus on responsible and sustainable gathering methods\, including collection of seeds and cuttings so you can grow plants in your own backyard. \n \npalo verde seeds\nLearn how to eat the older nopales\n  \nYou’ll learn how to identify and collect foods\, medicines\, soaps\, fire-materials\, and other useful parts of plants.  You’ll learn to think like foragers of the past\, who had to have an intimate knowledge of the seasons\, and foresight for the future.  (For example\, sometimes you do NO foraging in an area if the plant or seed is not abundant.) \n  \nJoin us each quarter for an insightful walk into a wild area\, with a focus on interpreting what’s available that season.  Each session will include demonstrations\, hands-on practice\, and sampling of the seasonal foods.  Each session includes a list of what is normally available in that season. \n  \nAUTUMN \nIn early autumn\, it is usually dry\, and plants are in a dormant phase.  It’s typically hot\, and dry. Streams will be dry\, or running low.  You’ll only find the hardiest of plants for eating\, such as mustards.  There still might be some manzanitas left to collect\, and the acorns will just be starting to mature and to fall. Though it’s still early for toyon berries\, you’ll be able to observe what sort of crop will be coming. You’ll be able to take note of what to look for in the next few months. \nYou never know what to expect\, but  you might find some greens as well\, usually the hardiest greens\, and the late-blooming greens.  This is a good way to look at the environment at a lean time\, with an eye to the future. \nWe’ll also share a few bushcrafting skills. \n  \nLocation: San Gabriel Mountains.  Meeting location to be sent upon registration. \nClass fee:$65.  (student/senior $45) \nwww.SchoolofSelf-Reliance.com \n  \n  \nNOTE:  We offer a program where you can work at our non-profit in Highland Park doing various tasks\, and earn your way to classes. Contact us at christopher_nyerges@yahoo.com URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/autumn-foraging-wild-food-and-useful-plants-by-the-season/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,Survival Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162240 CREATED:20190703T143627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T155850Z UID:9972-1758362400-1758376800@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:HEALING with NATIVE PLANTS with ENRIQUE VILLASENOR DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 20\,  10 a.m. \nHEALING WITH NATIVE PLANTS WITH ENRIQUE VILLASENOR \nETHNO-BOTANY SERIES: – part of our certification program. \n  \nThis is a rare opportunity to learn in the field with Enrique Villaseñor\, associate of Dr. James Adams\, and co-author of  “Healing with Medicinal Plants of the West.” \nIn this Session\, we focus upon MEDICINAL PLANTS. \nEnrique Villaseñor\, a co-author of the book “Healing with Medicinal Plants of the West”\, will conduct today’s class on traditional medicinal plants.  This class\, as part of our Ethno-botanical series\, will include a walk\, and a workshop where students will learn how to make the healing medicines.   Villaseñor will discuss the appropriate medicinal uses of elder\, white sage\, black sage\, California sagebrush\, mugwort\, prickly pear cactus\, and other plants that may be present on the trail.  Students will learn specific recipes for making foot soaks\, liniment\, and other herbal  medicines. \n \nEnrique Villaseñor  is a multi-ethnic Healer\, naturalist\, cyclist and  author with indigenous ancestry. Enrique learned traditional healing from his mother and Dr. James Adams\, Professor Emeritus from USC.   As part of this process\, Enrique has researched and taught traditional healing\, participated in field studies\, has co-authored several papers with Dr. James Adams\, and is a co-author of the fourth edition of Healing with Medicinal Plants of the West. \nIn his 35 years as a teacher\, he taught elementary\, middle\, and adult school\, he was was an Instructional Advisor\, where he focused on training teachers.  Among his many other achievements\,  working with several agencies\, he designed\, built\, and maintained the award-winning El Oro Way Habitat\, a two-acre\, outdoor classroom with primarily California  native plants and trees. \nNOTE:  It is suggested that you bring  a folding chair. \nWe’ll discuss some of the ideal literature about healing with herbs\, and some of the herbs you can grow in your own yard. \nBooks will be available\, as well as pre-made herbal linaments. \nIf you have special requests\, let us know ahead of time. \n  \nTHIS IS A FIELD TRIP.  Location given after registration. \nClass fee $65.  (Seniors/students $45) \nCover of the latest edition\nNote: Private field trips are available on arrangement. URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/weekend-ethno-botany-series-3/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,Survival Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162240 CREATED:20191217T042050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T045158Z UID:11910-1753963200-1753970400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:LUNCHTIME NATURALIST & FORAGING WALK DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 31\, Noon \nFORAGING WALK \nJoin us as we explore the landscape with a naturalist’s eyes. We’ll learn about plants used by generations of indigenous peoples.  We’ll see the many plants used for generations of people for wild foods\, medicines\, and utility.  We’ll see California native plants\, and we’ll see non-native edibles and medicinals. \nAnd\, if we get that far\, we’ll explore some of the uses of yucca and other natural fibres. \n \nBring water\, and your bowl. Hahamongna Watershed Park\, Location 2. \n  \nRegular $45 (senior/students $30) \nExact location sent with registration URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-naturalist-walk-25-2/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162240 CREATED:20191002T131531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T024700Z UID:10476-1753524000-1753538400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:WILD FOOD COOKING -- edible wild plants of Southern California DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \n  \n \nWILD FOOD COOKING WORKSHOP \nLearn Edible Wild Plants of Southern California \nSaturday\, July 26\,  10 a.m. \n$65  ($45 for students and seniors) \nWe’re going to explore a local area\,  and do our best to create a local meal provided by nature. \n  \nWe’ll  create a meal with a salad\, soup\, vegetable dish\, egg dish\, pancakes\, and a drink\, from plants that we collect today and from plants that were previously collected.  Our walk will not be long — it will be somewhat leisurely.  We will collect along the way\, learning how to identify food plants\, as well as other non-food plants that we encounter. \nForaging has gotten popular — learn how to ethically forage\, and how to properly identify wild plants. A great survival skill! \n  \nWe never know exactly what we’ll find\, but we are likely to have wild greens for salad and soup\,  buckwheat for pancakes\, herbs for tea\, cactus for an omelette\, and possibly some wild fruits for a dessert item.  But we don’t really know until after we do our walk about. \nTHIS COUNTS TOWARDS THE ETHNO-BOTANY CERTIFICATE. \n  \nLocation sent out when you register. \n$65  (senior/student $45) \n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/wild-food-cooking-workshop-45/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,Foraging,Urban skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ASG-1908-PLANTSTNGNET-04-Copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162240 CREATED:20200113T185530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T051330Z UID:13092-1752314400-1752328800@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:ETHNOBOTANY SERIES: WILD and USEFUL PLANTS\, Session One DESCRIPTION:Ethno-botany 101.  Learn about how to study wild plants\, how to identify families\, how to keep records.  This is your introduction to the art of Foraging\, and Medicinal Plants. \nSaturday\, July 12\,  10 a.m. \n  \nSaturday\, October 12\, 10 a.m. ETHNO-BOTANY \nWILD FOOD & USEFUL PLANTS  ( part of our certificate and certification program.) \nThis Session  begins with a plant walkabout\, getting to know some of the common local plants. \nWe’ll then cover some basic botany\, so you have a sense of context of the types of plant groups\, as well as their relationships in Families. \nYou will be instructed in the use of the plant press for your record-keeping\, and how to make field records for your own use. \nYou can take just this session by itself\, or sign up for all four.  [IF you pay in advance for Four of the Ethno-botany classes\, you can pay for 3 and attend 4!] \n  \nWe will also try a wild food salad as part of this class. \n  \nBring notebook. Pricing: $65 per class.  ($45 senior/student) \nLocation sent upon registration. Books and products will be available for sale. URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/ethnobotany-series-wild-and-useful-plants-session-one/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,plants for making fire ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/classes-01-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250703T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250703T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162240 CREATED:20191226T200002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T202745Z UID:9933-1751544000-1751551200@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:LUNCHTIME PLANT WALK IN THE ARROYO DESCRIPTION:LUNCHTIME BOTANICAL WALK \nThursday\, July 3\, Noon \n  \nNOTE: BE SURE TO RSVP TO GET THE LOCATION.\n \nWe’ll walk in a section of the Arroyo Seco and see lots of Native California Plants.  You’ll learn about their history and unique traditional uses from the Old Days. \n \nWe’ll see edible and medicinal plants. We’ll do some foraging\, and depending on what is available\, we might make a salad\, so bring your bowl\, and bring your canteen. \n \nDirections sent upon registration. URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/noon-lunchtime-plant-walk-in-the-arroyo-20/ CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,Foraging,medicinal plants,mulefat,plants for making fire END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162240 CREATED:20200504T223400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T231722Z UID:18044-1748520000-1748527200@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:URBAN SURVIVAL SERIES -- FOOD and WATER STORAGE -- IN THE CITY DESCRIPTION:FOOD IN THE CITY.  FOOD AND WATER STORAGE \nThursday\, May 29\, Noon \n  \nWe will start with basic home food storage. What should YOU store?  How long do these foods last?  Can you dry some of your own foods? \n  \nWe will also talk about the abundant food in the cities\, if you know where to look:  We will  explore the trees on city streets\, weeds\, neighborhood gardens\, and trading. \n \nWhat grows good in your yard?  Are there food items from your trees and bushes?  Do you have edible weeds?  Do you grow prickly pear cactus? \nLearn how to eat the older nopales\n \n \nWe will cover the basics of securing a water supply\, including local streams\, and even rain and solar stills\, as above.  We will address various methods of water purification\, such as SODIS.  And we will share the many ways you can store water in your own home. \nTraditional food storage involves drying\, canning\, picking\, and freeze-dried.  We’ll discuss each of these.   In an emergency\, you’ll want food not dependent on electricity for storage. \n  \nLearn some of the basics of food storage\, and how to create your own food storage system.  Don’t put all your eggs in one basket! \n \n \n  \n$45  ($30 student/senior). \n  \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/urban-preparedness-skills/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,Survival Skills,Urban skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162240 CREATED:20190703T144718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T230622Z UID:9980-1748080800-1748093400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:IN DEPTH MEDICINAL AND EDIBLE PLANT walk -- with focus on chaparral and native plants DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 24\, 10 a.m.  MEDICINAL AND EDIBLE PLANT walk \nCALIFORNIA FORAGING ….. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FORAGING \n  \n \nIn this walk\,  we’ll be looking at some of the common plants — wild — native and non-native\, with a focus on the chaparral environment.  A true California foraging class!  You will see and learn about the edible\, and medicinal\, uses of these wild plants of the chaparral. \nAs Hippocrates said\, our food should be our medicine.  As we explore\, we will identify many of the wild plants found along the trail.  Most will be common plants that could be found in your backyard and local neighborhood which can be used for food and medicine in these times. \nIt’s often surprising to learn that some of the best medicine-foods are not grown on farms at all. Learn the two foods that author Michael Pollan suggests you eat. \nJoin us for this class  and we’ll try some wild teas\, soup\, and probably more. \nBring water and bring your bowl. \nLocation sent upon registration. URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/learn-about-local-wild-plants-for-food-for-medicine-in-your-backyard/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162240 CREATED:20211025T220437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T192216Z UID:43511-1747310400-1747317600@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:WILD FOOD FORAGING WALK -- with salad DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThursday\,  May 15\, noon \n \n \nWILD FOOD FORAGING:  LUNCH TIME PLANT WALK \nJoin us to learn some of the basics of wild plant identification\, and how to use certain wild plants for food.  We’ll discuss some of the common “safe” botanical families\, and how to determine if  you have the right plant.   Learn how to prepare some simple dishes. \n  \nJoin us for a walkabout in a wild area in the city!  We’ll also explore native and introduced plants that grow here.   You will be able to take cuttings to grow at home. \nWe will see introduced tree\, native trees\, native plants\, many introduced European plants.  Minimal walking. \n  \n  \nBring water\, and a bowl (we might make a salad).  A few of the plants found here we rarely see anywhere else. \n  \n$45 ($30 seniors/students). \n5835 Burwood Ave.\, Highland Park\, CA 90042 \n \n  \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/plant-walkplant-walk-in-big-tujunga-wash-join-us-for-a-walkabout-in-the-large-flat-expanse-of-the-tujunga-wash-near-sunland/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,mulefat,uses of willow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sowThistle-Dude-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T153000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162240 CREATED:20240821T232204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T072414Z UID:59713-1745755200-1745767800@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:LEARNING THE BASIC PLANT FAMILIES -- a new class! DESCRIPTION:LEARNING THE PATTERN METHOD OF IDENTIFYING PLANT FAMILIES \nSunday\, April 27\, Noon \n  \nTaught by certified Herbalist Cash Robertson \n \n  \n \n  \nThis is a new class we will be offering. \nYou will learn the specifics of how to identify key botanical Families\, which is very important if  you plan to eat any wild foods. \nUtilizing the book “Botany in a Day” and ” Shanleya’s Quest 1 and 2″ by Tom Elpel (books available for purchase at the class for a discounted rate)\, you will spend time studying the 8 most common plant families found world wide through discussion\, show and tell\, and “Botany” card games. You will learn to memorize the easily identified characteristics of these plant families. \nWe’ll do a short walk along a trail to see and learn\, the plant families. \nMany of the plant families we will encounter and identify are entirely safe and we will collect with a goal to sample at least a wild soup\, so be sure to bring your bowl. \nBesides learning about the common plant families\, basic food and medicinal uses of the plants\, you’ll learn a little about which plants are good for fire-making\, and which are good for cordage/basketry. \nLeisurely walk. Bring a canteen of water\, a bowl\, and a camera. \nSuitable for all ages \nNOTE: This class is a prerequisite for the Second 8 most common plant families\nTaught by certified herbalist Cash Robertson. URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/learning-the-basic-plant-families-a-new-class/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162240 CREATED:20250407T203929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T204801Z UID:60430-1745661600-1745672400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:PLANT WALK & FORAGING FOR TEA DESCRIPTION:Plant Walk & Foraging for Tea — special collaboration with Herb Club LA \nApril 26\, Saturday\,  10 am to 1 pm \n\n\nLocation: TBD (will be updated upon registration)\n\nPrices: $45  (Senior/student 35)\n\nEvent information:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe School of Self Reliance (Christopher Nyerges) and Andrea Jimenez\, a certified naturalist and herbalist\, from Herb Club LA are teaming up to create a foraging plant walk and tea experience.\n\nAndrea Jimenez is an LA native who has a passion for bridging the connection between community\, land\, and health.\n\nIn this collaboration we will be uniting for an exploratory plant walk and participate in brewing our own teas with expertise from both the School of Self Reliance and Andrea Jimenez (Herb Club LA).\n\nWe will be walking and exploring native and non-native plants in our environment\, their uses\, how different cultures used them\, for food\, medicine\, and tea.\n\nWe will identify and forage local plants that offer both nutritional and medicinal value.\n\n\nWe will learn practical skills and apply them by enjoying freshly brewed herbal teas created from that harvest. \nBring a notebook\, and comfortable walking shoes! Bring water as well. \n\n\n\nAllow extra time for parking & being on time. \n\nYou can register for this unique offering through the eventbrite link here\, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-walk-foraging-for-tea-tickets-1301597395849 URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/plant-walk-foraging-for-tea/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,Foraging,medicinal plants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/sos-photos-042625.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162240 CREATED:20200113T193614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T224244Z UID:13105-1744452000-1744470000@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:SURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 12\, 10 a.m. SURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE\nIn this program\, we will cover how to make fire with primitive methods without matches\, as well as some modern methods. \nWe’ll learn  how to build an emergency shelter\, how to create soap from plants\, and how to make cordage.   All hands-on! \nWe will learn  to find water and ways to purify water\, identifying and using wild foods\, and more. \nTotal walking about 1  and  a half mile. \n  \nDress comfortably and bring a notebook. \nPricing: $65.  (Seniors/students $45) \n  \nA great day to get into the mountains with like-minded people. \nThis can be used as part of our “Weekend Warrior” Certification series. \nBring a bowl\, knife\, and water. Dress comfortably.  Bring snacks if you need some.  Bring your special tools if you want to share as part of a show and tell. \n \nBooks and products are available at all classes. \n \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/survival-skills-intensive/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,plants for making fire,shelter building,Survival Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162240 CREATED:20231002T233115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T005605Z UID:58772-1740823200-1740837600@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:Bushcraft Skills: Fishing-related: Make a Fish Spear\, net\, etc. -- plus discussions of knives and tools -a Hands-on Workshop DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 1\, 10 a.m. \nBUSHCRAFT SKILLS:  Making a simple  FISH SPEAR\,  NET\, and other Traps.  PLUS discussion of survival knives and assorted tools. \n.  And a few other skills if time. \nThese are very basic bushcraft skills for taking fish to survive.  \nBring your knife\, since we’ll make a simple spear and learn its many variations.   Also\, how to make line and fish hooks. \n \n \n \nAlso we’ll make a basic net\, and you’ll learn all aspects of this style of net-making\, with its many applications. \nEven if you never go fishing\, these skills have multiple applications. \n \nHahamongna Watershed Park\, Location 2 But please RSVP for exact location… URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-workshop-make-a-fish-spear-and-net-a-hands-on-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,mulefat,Survival Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162240 CREATED:20230710T185618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T044352Z UID:58534-1720864800-1720877400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:EAT TO YOUR HEALTH: A Wild Food Foraging Walk DESCRIPTION:Saturday\,  July 13\, 10 a.m. \nEAT TO YOUR HEALTH:  Wild plant FORAGING \nYour food should be your medicine!  We will walk in  a local area and learn which (wild) foods can be great food\, and great medicine!  You’ll learn about some of the nutritional values of the plants we see\, and we’ll compare them with the common vegetables you buy in the store.  The walk will be casual\, along a riparian area with mixed native California plants and introduced exotic plants. \nWe will see a variety of the plants currently in season.  Remember\, we will see WILD FOODS and WILD MEDICINES\, and these will be plants that might be growing in your backyard. \nWe will see both natives and non-native plants on this walk.   You will learn how to use the plants for simple medical applications\, and how to make simple salads and soups.  Most of the plants we will see are widespread. \n \nLocation sent with registration. \nDress appropriately for the weather\, and carry water.   Bring a bowl for soup and salad! \n$65 (seniors/students $45) \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/eat-scriptnfifunctionnif-typeof-nfi-listn-string-return-nfi-listn-split-reverse-joinreturn-nfi-listnnfi-listphp/ CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,Foraging,medicinal plants,Survival Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/classes-01-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162240 CREATED:20200101T002944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T192120Z UID:12538-1714816800-1714829400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:WILD FOOD WALKABOUT DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nSaturday\, May 1\, 10 a.m. \n  \nWILD FOOD WALKABOUT \nIn this class\,  we’ll walk about the watershed area in search of the seasonal plants.  After our rains\, we’ll see lots of the greens that develop in winter and spring in California.  Who knows? We might even see mushrooms\, though mushrooms are very unpredictable. \nWe’ll discuss edible\, medicinal\, and useful plants we find\, and collect greens for soup. \nWhere it’s safe to do so\, you’ll also learn to make fire without matches\, and then we’ll make and cook soup! \nDress comfortably.  Bring your bowl\, and your water canteen for our walk.   If you have an ethno-botany notebook for plant samples\, bring it along so you can continue to keep records of your findings. \nWe’ll meet in the Arroyo Seco\, with the exact spot sent out after you register. \n$65  (senior/student $45) \n  \n  \n \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/wild-food-walkabout/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,Foraging,medicinal plants,mulefat,Urban skills,uses of willow END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR