NATURAL NAVIGATION AND ORIENTATION Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. What are some of the tried-and-proven methods for navigation that people have used for centuries? We'll begin with observations of the terrain -- shadows, looking at trees, moisture, feeling rocks, insect signs, etc. We’ll learn how to use the stars, the sun, the moon, […]
Urban Survival Guide, by Nyerges Saturday, August 1, 10 a.m. Urban Preparedness can mean a life of self-reliance! But it also means you're a bit more prepared for disasters such as an earthquake, or a flood, or a fire. We will cover some of the basic elements that you should know in order to take […]
mid-day GOURD WORKSHOP Thursday, August 20, noon. Here’s another ancient skill that you’ll enjoy learning. Botanists know that the "ornamental gourds" came out of Africa, and somehow made it to the American south, and spread to the Southwest. How they got to the Americas is a matter of debate -- some say they simply floated, […]