BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//School of Self-Reliance - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T140000 DTSTAMP:20260630T081143 CREATED:20191221T074157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T230102Z UID:12085-1782993600-1783000800@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:LUNCHTIME EXPLORATORY NATURE WALK DESCRIPTION:  \nThursday\, July 2\, 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.    Though it has been dry\, you will still find many useful plants closest to the water. \n  \n  \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=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T140000 DTSTAMP:20260630T081143 CREATED:20200113T185908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T214918Z UID:13094-1783159200-1783173600@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:TRADITIONAL ARROW MAKING DESCRIPTION:  \n \nDude on right\, discusses a new traditional arrow made by Paul Campbell.\nSaturday\,  July 4\, 10 a.m.\, TRADITIONAL ARROW MAKING \n$65  ($45 for seniors and students) \n  \n  \nBUSHCRAFT SKILLS \nThis is one of the fundamental bushcraft skills that all hunter-gatherers needed to know.  You might make a new bow every year\, but you had to make arrows all the time. \nIn this class\, you will learn the basic parts of the arrow\, and how an arrow can be very simple\, or more complex. \nYou will learn at least two common methods that arrows were made in the past. You will learn each step of making the traditional arrow\, and then each student will make one. You will learn all the steps along the way\, from selection of wood\, shaft straightening\, to adding the nocks\, points\, and feathers. \nBring your knife\, and fine files if you have them. Otherwise\, tools will be provided. \nWhat’s more important?  The bow\, or the arrow?  Obviously\, the arrow\, since it is the projectile that flies through the air.  It must be straight\, and properly aligned. \nNearly every society of the past used archery for hunting\, and that meant LOTS of arrows.  You’ll learn that there are several ways to make an arrow that will shoot straight\, and you will make at least two. \nAgain\, bring whatever tools you might have. \nCost is $65\, with a senior and student rate of $45. \nBe sure to RSVP. LOCATION 2.  Hahamongna Watershed Park\, on Pasadena’s west side\, bordering with La Canada. Enter the park from Oak Grove and Foothill\, and drive into the park\, staying on the upper road (do NOT make that left turn and drive downhill)\,  until you see the outdoor  bathroom.  Park there. \n  \n \n  \n  \nCopies of books by Nyerges and Paul Campbell will be available. \n \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/traditional-arrow-making/ CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,mulefat,Survival Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2016-10-20-045-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T140000 DTSTAMP:20260630T081143 CREATED:20200101T021021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T214120Z UID:12555-1783598400-1783605600@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:LUNCHTIME FORAGING WALK - Learn Plant ID\, Learn edible plants DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 9\, 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:20260716T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T140000 DTSTAMP:20260630T081143 CREATED:20230418T004134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T232639Z UID:57198-1784203200-1784210400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:LUNCHTIME PLANT WALKABOUT DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Noon\, July 16 \nCome take a walk in the canyon\, learning about the bounty of nature’s flora. \n \nWe’ll see wild herbs\, native plants\, and more.   A short walk\, getting out in nature\, and connecting with the skills of our ancestors. \n  \nWe will see many of our native plants\, and also many of the introduced non-natives. \nPAY FOR ONE\, BRING A FRIEND! \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-candle-making-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,Foraging,medicinal plants,mulefat,plants for making fire,Survival Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T140000 DTSTAMP:20260630T081143 CREATED:20210822T221727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T231502Z UID:40481-1784973600-1784988000@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:FORAGING FOR WILD FOODS\, WITH RIPARIAN FOCUS\, --- A walkabout DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 25\, 10 a.m.\n \nUPPER ARROYO 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. \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:20260808T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T133000 DTSTAMP:20260630T081143 CREATED:20210809T193832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T001925Z UID:39803-1786183200-1786195800@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:EAT TO YOUR HEALTH! A Medicine and Food Foraging walk -- with disaster survival commentary DESCRIPTION:Saturday\,  August 8\, 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:20261114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T150000 DTSTAMP:20260630T081143 CREATED:20220125T073307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T234933Z UID:46016-1794650400-1794668400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:SURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE -- An Field Overview of all the Skills you NEED DESCRIPTION:November 14\, 10 a.m. \n \n \n \n  \nSURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE \nNovember 14\, 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 END:VCALENDAR