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:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD 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:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T151531 CREATED:20260323T011728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T012403Z UID:61462-1775901600-1775916000@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:New Class: OFF GRID COMMUNICATIONS DESCRIPTION:Class title: Off Grid Communications\nApril 11\, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\n\nTHIS IS A NEW CLASS FOR US DUE TO REQUESTS FROM STUDENTS FOR THIS SPECIFIC INFORMATION.\n\n\nTaught by Greg Birchfield and James Ruther\n\nGreg Birchfield\nJames Ruther\n\n\n\n\nWe’ve all grown very dependent upon reliable communication systems\, and yet…. in an emergency\, we find they are not as reliable as we hoped.  Most recently\, there were widespread failures during the Eaton and Pacific Pallisades fires of Southern California.\n\nIn this class\, we are going to explore the practical alternatives to your land-based cell phone. You will learn how to set up an emergency\, or alternative\, communication system\, and you will learn what to buy\, and what training you’ll  need (to get a ham license\, for example).\n\n\nWe will cover the following:\n\n\n Radio – types of radios\, shortwave\, GMRS\, AM\, FM\, Ham \n    Bands of radio\n    Bands – short distance\, long distance\, worldwide\n     Setting up a Comms plan for your people\n      Smartphone apps\, Cell\, Text\, Radio\n      Enciphering\n     Repeaters and how to use them\n     Baofeng Radios – overview and what they’re good for\n      Better than Baofeng Radios and recommend\n     Meshtastic – what is it? How do I set it up? What’s it good for?\nYou will also learn some Morse code\, and various low-tech local communication methods\, such as signalling mirrors\, whistles\, clackers.  If time\, we’ll even address some of the Hobo codes from the depression era.\nYou will go home with a clear idea of what you should do next for your own family ‘s communication systems. URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/new-class-off-grid-communications/ CATEGORIES:Survival Skills,Urban skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/09-HAM-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T151531 CREATED:20210810T180802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T071117Z UID:39873-1771668000-1771686000@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:WILDERNESS SURVIVAL FOUNDATION COURSE DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 21\, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. \nWilderness survival: “Foundation Course”  — Led by Keith Farrar\, James Ruther\, and assorted ad hoc\, adjunct assistants. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilderness Survival Foundation Course:\n\nNot all who wander are lost\, however\, some are\, which is why learning Wilderness Survival is critical.\n\nIn this  Wilderness Survival Foundation Course\, we address the priorities in a wilderness survival situation.\nLearning what priority to address first and how to address each priority is the best way to understand what to do if you have to spend an unplanned night or two in the wilderness.\n\nEach topic is addressed in such a way that you will have a thorough understanding along with hands-on experience with that skill. While each topic\, on its own\, can be a full multi-day class\, you will be comfortable enough with what you learn at this foundation class –or curious enough — to go further in your learning experience.\n\n\nJames Ruther demonstrating how to make a survival net\n\nDue to personalized instruction\, class size is limited.\n\nWhat to bring:\nPlease bring a camp chair\, lunch (there is no time to leave for lunch)\, water\, appropriate clothing for the weather a compass (if you have one) and any personal wilderness survival items you might like to discuss.\n\nWe start the class at 10:00 (please arrive a bit early) and we finish around 3:00. There will be a very short lunch break somewhere along the program.\n\nThere are several hands-on portions\, including but not limited to:\n\nEmergency Shelter Set-Up’s\nCritical outdoor knots to facilitate emergency shelters\nFire making (modern & primitive)\nBasic Compass use\nEmergency Navigation\nSignaling for rescue\nWater Purification\nDeadfall Traps\n\nWhat is different about this class? So may survival instructors give a list of gear to carry….we teach what needs to be done\, and from that information\, you decide what gear to carry based on what you are comfortable using to facilitate each priority in a survival situation.\n\nKeith has taught this program for over 15 years and feels your confidence in what to do in a wilderness survival situation will significantly increase with the knowledge gained in this class.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning about emergency shelters\n$75.  [$55 for seniors/ students] \nLocation sent out upon registration. \nKeith Farrar demonstrates how to turn a tarp into an emergency shelter URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/wilderness-survival-foundation-course/ CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,Survival Skills,Urban skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T151531 CREATED:20191010T103805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T205502Z UID:10696-1761220800-1761228000@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:MID-DAY NATURAL NAVIGATION CLASS DESCRIPTION:October 23\, noon \nGetting around accurately is a valuable survival skill!  Sometimes you have a compass and map\, and sometimes you don’t. \nIn this two-hour class\, you’ll learn how to construct a sun compass\, and how you can use that to tell direction and time.  This sun compass is nearly as accurate as your magnetized compass\, and the “clock” is more accurately telling you local solar time — good enough for general purposes. \n \nYou’ll also learn some natural methods of telling direction\, which are ages-old observations.  You’ll learn which are worth remembering\, and which are “old husband’s tales.” \n \nWe’ll also address how to identify constellations for telling directions\, and how to navigate with only a compass.  So bring your compass. \n \n \nWhat we cover in our short time will depend upon how much time everyone needs to grasp the concepts.  Location 2\, Hahamongna Watershed Park. URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-natural-navigation-25-2/ CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Survival Skills,Urban skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T151531 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=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T151531 CREATED:20250922T211928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T211928Z UID:60953-1759516200-1759521600@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:FREE SURVIVAL SKILLS LECTURE - BURBANK CENTRAL LIBRARY DESCRIPTION:Christopher Nyerges will speak about outdoor survival skills at the Burbank Central Library\, Friday\, October 3\, beginning at 6:30 p.m.   The Library is located at 110 N. Glenoaks in Burbank. \nYou will learn about plants\, water\, fire\, tools\, all with an application to urban survival scenario and the need to possibly evacuate. \nA short video will be shared. \nBooks by Nyerges will be available for purchase. \nSurvival School! – Burbank Public Library \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/free-survival-skills-lecture-burbank-central-library/ CATEGORIES:Survival Skills,Urban skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T151531 CREATED:20250923T053034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T053034Z UID:60958-1758992400-1759001400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:THE ART OF MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS -- a series DESCRIPTION:THE ART OF MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS\nThis “class” is primarily focused on waking participants to the purpose for and means to see “relationships” in their higher perspective of the overall Purpose for embodiment in a human body.  “Class” is in quotes because the term “class” is used as a communication convenience.  That is because this “class” will serve as a Guidant on the path of Seeking why and how to have and manage relationships.  This “class” will require at least 3 committed class members to attend at the frequency or one “class: per month attendance. \n       Central to our focus in this “class” is gender and all its ramifications. This “class” will focus on human relationships and will include significant others\, marriage partners\, progeny\, siblings\, relatives\, acquaintances\, co-workers\, et al.  The goal is to find the universal Principles in all relationships\, and to discover their overall Purpose\, as well scientific ways to manage those relationships. \n       The class coordinator\, Prudence Boczarski-Chukwudi\, is uniquely qualified to lead the participants to their collective AHAs! because of her over 40 years of study in all aspects of the topic.  Prudence\, in addition\, was close assistant to the original author of this class\, Richard E. White (aka\, REVVE or Key Q. Ell)\, and was mentored to explore and live the Principles taught in the class.  Prudence’s experimentation has led to her own insights regarding relationships that will be helpful to those in need of some guidance in this\, sometimes treacherous\, endeavor called “forming and keeping relationships.” \nA Zoom link is available to those who wish to join electronically.  After paying the class fee of $51 per class and $500 for the 10-class series\, by sending your check or cash to WTI at 5835 Burwood Ave.\, Los Angeles\, CA 90042\, send your email address for a link to the Zoom class. \n Regular fee is $51/class.  $68./couple; $34./ students & elderly\nPlease join us in taking a deep look into relationships and what makes them work. URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/the-art-of-managing-relationships-a-series/ CATEGORIES:Urban skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T151531 CREATED:20191002T131531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T024700Z UID:10476-1753524000-1753538400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:WILD FOOD COOKING -- edible wild plants of Southern California DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \n  \n \nWILD FOOD COOKING WORKSHOP \nLearn Edible Wild Plants of Southern California \nSaturday\, July 26\,  10 a.m. \n$65  ($45 for students and seniors) \nWe’re going to explore a local area\,  and do our best to create a local meal provided by nature. \n  \nWe’ll  create a meal with a salad\, soup\, vegetable dish\, egg dish\, pancakes\, and a drink\, from plants that we collect today and from plants that were previously collected.  Our walk will not be long — it will be somewhat leisurely.  We will collect along the way\, learning how to identify food plants\, as well as other non-food plants that we encounter. \nForaging has gotten popular — learn how to ethically forage\, and how to properly identify wild plants. A great survival skill! \n  \nWe never know exactly what we’ll find\, but we are likely to have wild greens for salad and soup\,  buckwheat for pancakes\, herbs for tea\, cactus for an omelette\, and possibly some wild fruits for a dessert item.  But we don’t really know until after we do our walk about. \nTHIS COUNTS TOWARDS THE ETHNO-BOTANY CERTIFICATE. \n  \nLocation sent out when you register. \n$65  (senior/student $45) \n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/wild-food-cooking-workshop-45/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,Foraging,Urban skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ASG-1908-PLANTSTNGNET-04-Copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250710T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250710T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T151531 CREATED:20190703T143041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T005805Z UID:9961-1752148800-1752154200@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:GOURD WORKSHOP\, mid-day DESCRIPTION:mid-day   GOURD WORKSHOP \nThursday\, July 10\, noon. \n \n \nHere’s another ancient skill that you’ll enjoy learning.  Each person will work on turning an ornamental gourd into a bowl for eating\, or perhaps a canteen\, ladle\, or plate. \nThere are several skill sets involved\, and we’ll talk you through them so you’ll understand the mechanics of making a gourd that you’ll be happy to use. \n  \n  \n  \n \nWe’ll bring tools\, but if you have a good knife\, hacksaw\, fine files\, bring them!  Not a highly-complicated craft\, but requires patience.  You will select a gourd that we bring\, and clean it\, decide where to cut it — no two gourds are alike  — and then clean the inside and smooth the sharp edges. You’ll end up with a new skill and a bowl or dish that you can use right away. \nYou’ll also get to take seeds home so you can grow your own if you have the space. \n \n$45.   [$30 for seniors/students]    RSVP for this one so we bring enough gourds!   Location given after you register. \n \n  \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/noon-gourd-workshop-30/ CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Survival Skills,Urban skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T151531 CREATED:20200504T223400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T231722Z UID:18044-1748520000-1748527200@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:URBAN SURVIVAL SERIES -- FOOD and WATER STORAGE -- IN THE CITY DESCRIPTION:FOOD IN THE CITY.  FOOD AND WATER STORAGE \nThursday\, May 29\, Noon \n  \nWe will start with basic home food storage. What should YOU store?  How long do these foods last?  Can you dry some of your own foods? \n  \nWe will also talk about the abundant food in the cities\, if you know where to look:  We will  explore the trees on city streets\, weeds\, neighborhood gardens\, and trading. \n \nWhat grows good in your yard?  Are there food items from your trees and bushes?  Do you have edible weeds?  Do you grow prickly pear cactus? \nLearn how to eat the older nopales\n \n \nWe will cover the basics of securing a water supply\, including local streams\, and even rain and solar stills\, as above.  We will address various methods of water purification\, such as SODIS.  And we will share the many ways you can store water in your own home. \nTraditional food storage involves drying\, canning\, picking\, and freeze-dried.  We’ll discuss each of these.   In an emergency\, you’ll want food not dependent on electricity for storage. \n  \nLearn some of the basics of food storage\, and how to create your own food storage system.  Don’t put all your eggs in one basket! \n \n \n  \n$45  ($30 student/senior). \n  \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/urban-preparedness-skills/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,Survival Skills,Urban skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T151531 CREATED:20250314T220232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T180052Z UID:60325-1746352800-1746363600@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:URBAN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE -- TO BE RESCHEDULED... DESCRIPTION:Urban Disaster Preparedness and Response    \nPOSTPONED — TO BE HELD AT A FUTURE DATE\n$50\, ($35 students and seniors )\n\n \nThis workshop seminar will be conducted by Nathan Machain.\n\n\nWe will cover the following topics:\n\n\nHow to keep your plans on P.A.C.E.\n\nWhen should you shelter in place?\n\nWhen is it time to evacuate?\n\nHow to stay in touch with your loved ones during a crisis\n \n\n  \n\nRealistic Bug Out locations\n\nUrban navigation\n\nHidden resources\n\nPreparation for fort home\n\nPreparation for your vehicle for evacuation\, and as an alternate bug out location\n\n \n\n\nHow to put together a Bug Out bag that fits your specific needs and environment\n\nIf you already have a Bug Out bag\, please bring it with you to class URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/urban-disaster-preparedness-and-response/ CATEGORIES:Urban skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NATHAN-MACHAIN.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250307T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T151531 CREATED:20200101T002630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T070813Z UID:12536-1741374000-1741381200@www.schoolofself-reliance.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6202-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T151531 CREATED:20200101T002944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T192120Z UID:12538-1714816800-1714829400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:WILD FOOD WALKABOUT DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nSaturday\, May 1\, 10 a.m. \n  \nWILD FOOD WALKABOUT \nIn this class\,  we’ll walk about the watershed area in search of the seasonal plants.  After our rains\, we’ll see lots of the greens that develop in winter and spring in California.  Who knows? We might even see mushrooms\, though mushrooms are very unpredictable. \nWe’ll discuss edible\, medicinal\, and useful plants we find\, and collect greens for soup. \nWhere it’s safe to do so\, you’ll also learn to make fire without matches\, and then we’ll make and cook soup! \nDress comfortably.  Bring your bowl\, and your water canteen for our walk.   If you have an ethno-botany notebook for plant samples\, bring it along so you can continue to keep records of your findings. \nWe’ll meet in the Arroyo Seco\, with the exact spot sent out after you register. \n$65  (senior/student $45) \n  \n  \n \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/wild-food-walkabout/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,Foraging,medicinal plants,mulefat,Urban skills,uses of willow END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T151531 CREATED:20210819T193054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T053226Z UID:40315-1706725800-1706733000@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:free WILDERNESS SURVIVAL workshop with KEITH FARRAR DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 31\, 6:30 p.m. \nIf you live close to the La Mesa/San Diego area\, there will be a free 2-hour Wilderness Survival Seminar given by Keith Farrar (instructor at Wilderness Skills School and The School of Self-Reliance). \nThis program is FREE of charge\, sponsored by Adventure-16 and held at Helix Brewing Company: 8101 Commercial St La Mesa\, CA 91942.6:PM Social Gathering – Program runs 6:30PM to 8:30PM. \nFeel free to read a bunch of stuff below if you desire: \nWILDERNESS SURVIVAL is a mixture of ATTITUDE\, KNOWLEDGE\, SKILLS and PROPER EQUIPMENT. Each component compliments the other. The knowledge component is understanding survival priorities and how to address each priority with the proper skills and equipment. Our program will teach you how to handle each priority\, which will greatly boost your attitude when dealing with an actual survival situation. With this information you will learn how to put together a complete survival kit with components that you will understand how to use and that are easily acquired. \nThis program is for the hiker\, mountain biker\, backpacker\, naturalist\, or anyone that enjoys spending time in the outdoors. While we teach a mixture of modern and primitive skills\, you will not be required to rub sticks together to make fire or build a leaf shelter\, unless you want to. We approach these aspects with modern alternatives\, making this program appropriate for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts. \nKeith Farrar has been involved with outdoor skills\, primitive skills and wilderness survival for over 20 years\, teaching the same for the last 10 years. He has been a State Park and National Park Service volunteer for the last 10 years\, taking kids and adults on nature walks\, as well as teaching First Aid\, CPR and Stop the Bleed classes to park volunteers.Keith teaches for The School of Self Reliance \, which has run for over 50 years and led by renowned author\,  ethnobotanist and survival skills instructor\, Christopher Nyerges. \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/knots-and-knives/ CATEGORIES:Survival Skills,Urban skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230318T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230318T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T151531 CREATED:20190703T133924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T181531Z UID:9935-1679133600-1679146200@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:THE ART OF LOCK-SMITHING DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 18\, 10 a.m. \n  \nClass size limited  due to need for personal instruction.  $5 of class fee is the cost of the  tools you take home.  (Additional tools available to purchase) \nIn this introduction to the art of lock-smithing\, you will learn how a pin tumbler lock works (the most common lock on doors). \nA pin tumbler lock is the most common lock found on homes. Understanding the inner-workings of a pin-tumbler lock\, including how to re-key your lock and how to pick your lock are valuable pieces of knowledge while working toward self-reliance. \nOur class will take you through the details of the pin tumbler lock and you will learn how pin tumbler locks are picked open. You will work through the process using locks that are super easy to pick through locks that are very difficult to pick. By class end you will understand exactly how this process works and you will find success opening several locks without keys\, using only bypass tools. \n \nYou will work through various steps of difficulty from a single pin (to get the feel) to a 5 pin lock with a difficult pinning order. \nWe’ll look at high-security locks\, pick guns\, plug spinners\, and other basic locksmith tools. \nYou will also learn how to proceed to more advanced studies in the field of lock-smithing. \n \n  \n \nLocation sent out with registration. \n$65. URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/the-art-of-locksmithing-45/ CATEGORIES:Survival Skills,Urban skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221111T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T151531 CREATED:20200113T193058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T060722Z UID:13101-1668193200-1668200400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221028T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T151531 CREATED:20200216T050821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T061020Z UID:14554-1666983600-1666990800@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:URBAN SURVIVAL SERIES: WATER FOR LIFE -- ON-LINE DESCRIPTION:  \nFriday\, October 28\, 7 p.m. \nWATER FOR LIFE: Finding it\, Purifying it\, Storing it \nwith a focus on the URBAN environment. \nEveryone needs water\, and no cities exist without a steady water supply. Where do we get our water\, and how reliable is the supply? \nWe’ll explore survival sources of water in both the wilderness and the urban areas.  Some will be surprising.  We’ll look at the various ways to purify water – all four basic methods.  And since you really should keep a supply of water in your home\, we’ll share some of the simple ways to store water in your garage or closet. \nThere’s a lot to think about on this vital topic. \nJoin us for the class and the conversation that follows.  www.SchoolofSelf-Reliance.com \n  \n(Qualifies towards our Weekend Warrior certificate) \n  \nPresented on Zoom \nLink sent to registered students. \n$20  ($15 seniors and students) \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/weekend-warrior-series-focus-on-water/ CATEGORIES:Survival Skills,Urban skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220716T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220716T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T151531 CREATED:20220524T041506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220716T062328Z UID:48899-1657965600-1657980000@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:NEW! THE ART (and SCIENCE) OF OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY DESCRIPTION:  \nSATURDAY\, JULY 16\, 10 am to 2 pm \n+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHIS IS AN ALL-NEW CLASS\, TAUGHT BY KEITH FARRAR\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Art (and Science) of outdoor photography. \nTESTIMONIAL:   “I thought your material in your class was terrific.  I don’t consider myself a professional photographer but I have taken many classes and workshops from professional photographers.  Your presentation was one of the best overviews of photographic principles I have seen.  It was clear how much time/effort you put into the material–very succinct yet comprehensive. Nicely done!   —  Dave \n\nHeld at Hahamongna Watershed Park\, upper area.  Can’t find us?  Call Christopher at 323 605 7283 \n\nWhile art may be subjective\, the technical side of photography needs to be understood to achieve desired consistent results.\n\nThis class is led by  Keith Farrar\, a professional photographer for over 30 years.  He will cover the topics that will let you achieve the great photographic results you desire.\nHe will address exposure\, how your camera light meter “thinks”\, and the ISO-Aperture-Shutter Speed relationship.  You’ll learn about contrast breakdown\, lighting tips\, hyperfocal focus\, and selecting the proper focal length lens.  Yes\, these things matter!  You’ll learn about circles of confusion\, composition basics\, simple outdoor portraiture\, and more.\n\nWhile some of the material covered will relate to your phone camera\, this class is more appropriate for those using Digital or Film Cameras. No particular camera brand\nwill be covered as the controls are different for each brand. All concepts\, however\, can easily be applied to your particular camera brand.\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can see some samples of Keith’s work here: https://natureskillsschool.com/years-of-photography\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPHOTOS BY KEITH\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nWHO NEEDS THIS CLASS: This class is for anyone looking to improve on\, and achieve consistent photographic results. Both for amateur and perspiring professional photographers.\n\nGOALS: The goal of this class is to give you a better understanding of the technical and artistic side of photography\n\nTHIS IS WHAT YOU WILL TAKE HOME FROM THIS CLASS: You will have a much better understanding of the most important technical aspects of photography\, outdoor lighting\, basic outdoor portraiture and nature photography.\nTaught by Keith Farrar URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/the-art-of-outdoor-pho