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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
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SUMMARY:PRIMITIVE to MODERN FIRE WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:HANDS-ON FIRE-MAKING WORKSHOP   —  August 15\, 10 a.m. \n  \n \nFIRE!   Yes\, it can be dangerous\, and yet\, it can save your life.  Uncontrolled\, fire can be devastating.  Yet\, once you learn how to make and control fire\, it’s possibly one of your most important survival skills since you use fire to stay warm\, to purify water\, to cook food\, to signal\, to make tools\, etc. etc. \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
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SUMMARY:PRIMITIVE & MODERN TECHNOLOGY: FIRE WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:PRIMITIVE & MODERN TECHNOLOGY: FIRE WORKSHOP \nWE’LL BE COOKING TOO! \nOctober 31\, 10 a.m. \nAngelo’s favorite book on FIRE\nWe will take a walk and you will see the woods that are used to make the most basic methods of fire-production: The bow and drill\, and the hand drill.  You will also see flint and steel.  You will learn by doing.  You will work to make an ember\, and you will learn which woods are best\, and how to process your woods. A short walk included to see which plants are best for your fire-making kit.   This is a timeless bushcraft skill. \n \nWe expect that each person will be able to collect and process most of your kit during this class. You will learn this fundamental bushcraft skill by doing!  An excellent overall survival skill\, since fire is at the very heart of survival: signalling\, purifying water\, cooking\, etc. \nBONUS: Once we make a fire\, we’ll cook some wild foods at the grill for each of you to try. \nLocation 2\, Hahamongna. \nExact  location sent with registration \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/primitive-fire-workshop-25/
CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Foraging,plants for making fire,Survival Skills
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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
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SUMMARY:WINTER GET-TOGETHER\, 10 a.m. FREE
DESCRIPTION:DECEMBER 12\, 10 A.M. \nWINTER GET-TOGETHER/ TRADE-BLANKET\, FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF SCHOOL OF SELF-RELIANCE. \nNO FEE\, NO NEED FOR A “TICKET”  — JUST SHOW UP!   (DIRECTIONS below) \nOur annual gathering for Friends and Family of the School of Self-Reliance. \n \n  \nWe will have a “trade blanket” where several people will be having books\, gear\, knives\, etc. for trade or sale. \nWe will also discuss what makes a good “survival kit” — so bring your kit if you want it “analyzed.” \n  \nWe will also have most of Christopher’s books available\, as well as GIFT CERTIFICATES. \nBRING A FOLDING CHAIR! \n  \nWe’ll meet and share some survival stories\, including what should always be in your “survival pack” in order to be prepared for the unexpected. \n  \n  \n \nDo you want to bring products for sale or trade?  Please let Christopher know. \n \n  \nIt’s a good time to get to know each other better\, and learn more skills in a relaxed setting. Location 2\, Hahamongna Watershed Park.   DIRECTIONS:  The park is located on Pasadena’s west side\, bordering La Canada.  Check your Google Maps to find it\, and you’ll likely be exiting the 210 freeway.   The park entrance is Foothill and Oak Grove Drive.  Enter the park\, drive in\, stay on the upper road until you see the outdoor bathroom\, and park. We’ll be by  the tables there. \nThere is no fee\, but let us know you’re coming!
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CATEGORIES:plants for making fire,Survival Skills,Urban skills
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