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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
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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
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T150000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250307T190000
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SUMMARY:SURVIVAL SKILLS Class\, ON-LINE
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 7\,    7 p.m. to 9 p.m.\,  SURVIVAL SKILLS Class\, Five Weeks\, $75 \nOne of the best deals in town! \non-line class \nFIVE CONSECUTIVE FRIDAYS \n  \nSponsored by Pasadena City College.  Call (626) 585-7608 for information and registration. Cost to college is $75. \nThis course consists of five two-hour classes\, on five consecutive Friday nights. \nThe Class topics include the following: \nWild Plants for food\, medicine\, and other uses\, focusing on plants that are currently in season. \nEverything we need to know about Water: How to find it\, how to purify it\,  how to store water — and more. \nHow to make fire with both primitive and modern methods. You’ll learn the 4 Principles by which fire is made. \nHow to make and use a shelter when you get stuck in the outdoors.  Simple lean-tos to more complicated shelters will be shown. \nTools and supplies will be discussed — you know\, all the stuff you buy for your pack. \nOther topics include natural navigation\,  finding fibre from natural sources and making cordage\, dealing with no electricity or no toilet\,  and more. \nThe conversation and questions from students makes this lively and engaging.  Taught by Christopher Nyerges.   \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/wilderness-survival-skills-class-5-weeks/
CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Foraging,medicinal plants,plants for making fire,shelter building,Survival Skills,Urban skills
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SUMMARY:WILD PLANTS & MUSHROOMS:  Ethno-botanical Walk
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 15\, Noon. \nETHNO-BOTANICAL WALK  focusing on Identifying wild EDIBLE and medicinal plants\, and mushrooms \nwe may find. \n  \n  \nWe will do a short walkabout. We will also make a salad\, so bring your bowl. \nWe’ll see edible\, medicinal\, and other useful plants found in the chaparral and riparian environment.  Both natives and non-natives will be seen.  This will be leisurely and you will hopefully get a chance to see and identify various mushrooms as well.  The weather has been conducive to mycology! \n  \n \nWear comfortable footwear. \nThis class can be credited towards the Ethno-botany certificate. \n$45 (Seniors and students $30).   Hahamongna area.  Location given upon registration. \n  \nWe’ll meet in the parking lot of the Casting Pools/ Archery Range in the Arroyo Seco\, just north of California…
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/fire-and-medicinal-plants/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,mulefat,mycology,plants for making fire,uses of willow
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SUMMARY:URBAN SURVIVAL SERIES -- ALTERNATIVES TO ELECTRICITY\, and FIRE discussion -- ON-LINE
DESCRIPTION:  \nALTERNATIVES TO ELECTRICITY\, with a discussion of FIRE-STARTING METHODS — ON-LINE \nFRIDAY\,  November 11\, 7 p.m. \n  \n  \n \n  \nElectricity is today a staple of modern life — and yet!! — most of us would be unable to function without it! \nLet’s take a look at some of the simple alternatives to electricity\, either because you want to live simply\, or due to a blackout. \nWe’ll show the many refrigerator alternatives where food can be stored without electricity. \nWe’ll address the many manual tools that you can and should have. \nWe cover the many lighting alternatives\, from past to present. \nOf course\, we know that solar power is a viable alternative too\, and you’ll learn how to find out more if you want to get solar devices for your home’s lighting\, or other electrical uses. \n \n \nIn addition\, we’re going to talk about making fire\, both in the wilderness and in the urban setting. Fire provides warmth\, dries your clothes\, cooks your food\, purifies your water\, etc. It is at the very foundation of human civilization. \nLearn about the 4 Principles by which fire is made. We’ll cover all these methods\, with many hints for your personal success. \nON-LINE \nLINK IS SENT UPON REGISTRATION \n$20   ($15 seniors and students). \n \n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-fire-workshop/
CATEGORIES:plants for making fire,Survival Skills,Urban skills
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