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: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:20251011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T053511 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:20251018T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T053511 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=UTC:20251211T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251211T133000 DTSTAMP:20260425T053511 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:20251230T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251230T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T053511 CREATED:20200101T001929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T192249Z UID:12531-1767092400-1767103200@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:WATERSHED EXPLORATION DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 30\, at 11 a.m. \nIn this approx. 3 hour class\, we’ll explore along the watershed of  the Upper Arroyo in the Angeles National Forest. We’ll learn about food and medicine from plants\,   make soap from plants\, and weave rope and baskets from natural materials.  We will walk along the stream\, and see a lot of plants.   Be sure to bring your canteen\, bowl for eating\, and snacks you might want. \nThere are some unique features at this location that makes it quite memorable.  Plus\, it might be very quiet at this time of the year. \nNOTE:  We had planned to do this walk at Switzers Camp but we cannot do so because of road closures as a result of the rain.  We will do the class at a lower elevation.  Be sure to RSVP. URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/switzers-exploration/ CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Foraging,medicinal plants,mulefat,mycology,plants for making fire ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ch01-06BirdHoles.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T053511 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=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T133000 DTSTAMP:20260425T053511 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=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T053511 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:20260305T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T053511 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:20260314T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T133000 DTSTAMP:20260425T053511 CREATED:20200127T230639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T004254Z UID:13715-1773482400-1773495000@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:MEDICINAL PLANTS WORKSHOP with Dr. James Adams DESCRIPTION:MEDICINAL PLANTS WORKSHOP WITH DR. JAMES ADAMS & Enrique Villasenor and Michelle Wong \npart of our ETHNO-BOTANY SERIES \nPart of our certification program. \nIn this field session\, Dr. James Adams will focus upon the uses of traditional native plants\, used for MEDICINE.   Dr. James Adams\, author of “Healing with Medicinal Plants of the West\,” will share his two decades of training in the subject of traditional healing herbs\, and he will demonstrate how certain pain-relieving linaments are made. \nStudents will be  shown how to make their own natural medicines. \nWe’ll discuss some of the ideal literature about healing with herbs\, and some of the herbs you can grow in your own yard. \nA truly eye-opening\, life-changing class! \nBRING: folding chair\,  glass jar (like a pickle jar)\, container of 70% isopropyl alcohol\, a tub (to soak your feet)\, an avocado seed. \n \nIn the Arroyo Seco. Exact location given upon registration. \nYou’ll actually learn to FORAGE for your own WILD MEDICINES.  An Excellent Survival Skill. URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/ethno-botany-workshop-with-dr-james-adams/ CATEGORIES:medicinal plants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Untitled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T053511 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:20260404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T133000 DTSTAMP:20260425T053511 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:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T053511 CREATED:20191217T065034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T183004Z UID:11920-1776340800-1776348000@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:LUNCHTIME TRAPS\,TRIGGERS\, PRIMITIVE WEAPONRY WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:Learn to make traps\, triggers\, snares\, deadfalls — learn by doing! \nThursday\, April 16\, noon \nNote:  We do not go out and try to kill or trap animals when we do this class. \nWe recognize that hunting and fishing are long-established methods of putting food on the table\, especially during times of hardship and emergency.   Though I have never really been what you’d call a “hunter\,” I always wanted to know how to capture and clean animals for food\, if I had to.   I learned originally how to clean animals by using roadkill\, and fish that I caught.   Later\, I learned how to make and use primitive traps from various sources\, such as Paul Campbell and Larry Dean Olsen.  So if you’re like me\, and just want to know how to make these devices “just in case\,” please come to the class. \nWe’ll  meet in the Arroyo Seco to learn which woods are best for traps and triggers.  Then’ we’ll work on carving a deadfall trigger\, a trigger for a quail trap\, and more. \n \nYou’re learn by doing.  Bring your knife! (We have extras if  you don’t have one) \n \nWe’ll see edible and medicinal plants. Bring your canteen. URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-useful-plant-walk-25/ CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,Foraging,medicinal plants,mulefat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/06-014.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T133000 DTSTAMP:20260425T053511 CREATED:20210519T193508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T011442Z UID:35960-1778320800-1778333400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:FORAGING WALK -- WILD FOOD OUTING DESCRIPTION:  \nMay 9\, 10 a.m \n \n  \nSaturday\, May 9\, 10 a.m. \nWILD FOOD FORAGING AND ETHNO-BOTANICAL WALK \nJoin us for our outing where we explore the edible\, medicinal\, and other useful qualities of many of the plants found in the environment with many introduced plants.  Both natives and non-natives will be seen.  This will be leisurely and you will get a chance to taste some of the plants. \nWe will introduce a few basics of systematic plant identification\, and ways you can take your own records.  We’ll also bring up another important point:  Many of the wild plants that we see — and especially the non-natives — can be easily cultivated in your own yard for ease of harvesting. Also\, we’ll tell you about some of the local native plant nurseries where you can obtain native plants — such as toyon\, ceonothus\, oak trees\, mulefat\, elder\, etc  — and grow them in your own yards\, which is an ideal situation. \nWear comfortable footwear and bring water.   Bring a bowl for eating. \nThis class can be credited towards the Ethno-botany certificate. \nDirections sent upon registration. \n$65 (Seniors and students $45). \n  \n \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/ethno-botanical-walk-2/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,mulefat,Survival Skills,uses of willow END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T053511 CREATED:20200101T020158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T004338Z UID:12547-1778760000-1778767200@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:MEDICINAL PLANT WALK DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 14\, Noon. MEDICINAL PLANT WALK \nWhen you study the floral wealth of the world\, you find that many plants are very efficacious in healing many of our illnesses and symptoms.   This is a unique and valuable survival skill! \nJust a few generations ago\, before everyone got hooked on drugs and hospitals\, the knowledge of using wild and garden plants for common medical applications was common and normal. Our grandparents often foraged for their own medicinal plants in fields and backyards. \nOn our walk\, we’ll see many of the local herbs used for medicine\, and discuss some proven methods for dealing with common illnesses that are both proven and safe. \nLocation:  Arroyo Seco\, exact location sent upon registration. URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/medicinal-plant-walk/ CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,medicinal plants END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T053511 CREATED:20220125T073307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T214048Z UID:46016-1779530400-1779548400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:SURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE -- An Field Overview of all the Skills you NEED DESCRIPTION:May 23\, Saturday\,   10 a.m. \n \n \n \n  \nSURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE \nMay 23\, 10 a.m. \n$75  ($55 for seniors and students) \n  \nHere’s a chance to practice all of the basic skills that are considered the essential skills.  We will do a little bit of everything\, and try to keep hiking to a minimum. \nKnowledge of plants and their many uses is a critical skill that relates to every other skill.  You will learn how to identify key plants\, and how to use them for food\, medicine\, fire-making\, cordage\, and more. \nFire-making is an essential survival skill\, and you should always have a few ways to make fire.  On this class\,  you will practice  primitive fire-making\, as well as cooking\, and water purification. \nAlong the way\, you will learn about emergency shelters\,  how to make cordage\, and more. \nA great day to get into the mountains with like-minded people. \nLocation details sent upon registration.  Bring a bowl\, knife\, and water. \n \n  \n  \nBooks by Nyerges available at class. \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/survival-skills-intensive-2/ CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,mulefat,plants for making fire,shelter building,Survival Skills,uses of willow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/50-03-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T053511 CREATED:20191217T040549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T011845Z UID:11906-1780135200-1780149600@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:FORAGING WALKABOUT: WILD FOOD & USEFUL PLANTS\, with Focus on FIRE and WEAVING plants DESCRIPTION:FORAGING USEFUL WILD PLANTS — for FOOD\,  FIRE\, WEAVING\, MEDICINAL\, and UTILITARIAN — \nMay 30\, 10 a.m. \nWe will explore a watershed area\, seeing native and introduced plants. \nOur focus today will be to learn about those plants that are used for food\, making fire\, and weaving.  You will  learn about various edible plants\, and medicinal plants.   And while we might collect some greens used to make soup\, we want you to see the plants that will be used to make primitive fire.  And if you’re interested in basketry\, you will see the traditional plants used for cordage and weaving. \nActual networking!\n \n \nOn our walk\, you will learn  how to identify these plants\, and learn how to properly harvest. \nJoin us for an insightful walk into a wild area\, and learn about useful plants. \nBack at the tables\, we will show how to make the parts of a fire kit\, and you will get a chance to try it yourself.  And we will also demonstrate simple basketry techniques as well. \n \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDress comfortably and bring water.  Bring a bowl for eating.   The trail will be more or less flat. \nLocation sent after registration. \n$65 [seniors/students $45). URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/wild-food-and-useful-plants-by-the-season-2/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,shelter building,Survival Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/50-7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T053511 CREATED:20191221T074157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T005847Z UID:12085-1780574400-1780581600@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:LUNCHTIME EXPLORATORY NATURE WALK DESCRIPTION:  \nThursday\, June 4\, noon \nEXPLORATORY NATURE WALK \nWe’ll explore the perimeter of  this section of the Arroyo Seco and find some of the in-season wild edibles\, and medicinal plants\, and we’ll view the overall basin. \nAlong this footpath\, we will find foods\, medicines\, and several plants used for weaving and basketry.  We’ll learn about the woods that were used for shelter\, and fire\, and discuss how some of the rocks were used in the past.  We’ll also see many of the “invasive” non-native edibles. \nCarry a  water bottle. \nRSVP for exact directions to location. \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-exploratory-nature-walk/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,Foraging,medicinal plants,mulefat,plants for making fire,Survival Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T133000 DTSTAMP:20260425T053511 CREATED:20190703T143207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T003421Z UID:9963-1781949600-1781962200@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:SEASONAL FORAGING -- WILD FOOD AND USEFUL PLANTS BY THE SEASON DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \n \nSEASONAL FORAGING — SUMMER \nSaturday\, June 20\, 10 a.m. \n  \nThis series of  field trips occurs one per season\, so you can learn to see nature through the seasons\, from a forager’s perspective. \nThe 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.) \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\, such as salad\, soup\, biscuit\, or tea.  Each session includes a list of what is normally available in that season. \nSUMMER \nIn this period\, there usually has not been rain for awhile\, so the environment is a bit drier.  Most of the early spring vegetation is mature. However\, there are some greens that develop a bit later and are typically found in summer\, such as purslane\, and lamb’s quarter.  This is also the time for many of the fruits to be collected\, such as wild cherries\, manzanitas\, and the ceonothus berries which are used for soap.  The acorns are starting to mature.   You’ll learn what’s in season in this traditional “harvest” time\, and how to collect sustainably\, and responsibly. \n  \nSarah Shin collects some ripe coffeeberries\n \n  \nLocation sent out with registration.\n \nApplies to our Ethnobotany certificate URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/wild-food-and-useful-plants-by-the-season/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,Foraging,medicinal plants,mulefat,plants for making fire ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/50-7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T053511 CREATED:20200815T055415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T013317Z UID:22697-1797674400-1797688800@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:FORAGING BY THE SEASON: WINTER DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 19\, 10 a.m. \nFORAGING BY THE SEASON:  WINTER \n  \n \n‘ \n  \nWINTER FORAGING in the West:  What are the seasonal greens\, nuts\, seeds\, berries\, roots\, etc. that are available now? \nThis series of Seasonal Foraging occurs once per season\, where 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.  See web site for details. \nThe 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 \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. \n  \nWINTER   \nThis is the time when we begin to  get our rains\, and we can begin to see the hillsides and valleys greening-up.  Learn to identify young seedlings and sprouts\, and which are already edible.  Learn to identify those locations where you can come back to later. Some fruits that occur in early spring\, and we’ll discover those.  This would also be the time to collect cuttings for sprouting\, so you can grow these plants at your own home.   Mushrooms are beginning now. \nLOCATION:  We will explore a foothill canyon in the Angeles National Forest. Details sent upon registration. \n  \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/summer-foraging/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_6987-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR