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SUMMARY:MIDDAY FIRE WORKSHOP  -- hands-on
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 28\, Noon. \nLUNCHTIME FIRE WORKSHOP \n  \n \nSURVIVAL\, BUSHCRAFT\, SELF-RELIANCE! \nPrimitive skills are very popular\, and the ability to make fire without matches is at the top of the list. \nWe will practice a few of the primitive methods of fire-starting methods\, and you will learn some of the secrets that come from years of experience. \nYou will get to practice the bow drill\, the hand drill\, flint and steel\, and the fire piston. \n  \nWe will also go for a short walk (if time) so you can see the types of woods that are best for making fire\, and the tinders that are best for getting your fire to light. \nAnd enjoyable gathering.  Bring a bowl and water. \nAnd yes\, you will learn about a few wild plants at this class as well. \n  \nLocation sent when you register — most likely Hahamongna. \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-plant-id-walk-with-soup-and-fire-making/
CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,plants for making fire,Survival Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T140000
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SUMMARY:FORAGING  WALKABOUT: WILD  FOOD & USEFUL PLANTS\, with Focus on FIRE and WEAVING plants
DESCRIPTION:FORAGING USEFUL WILD PLANTS — for FOOD\,  FIRE\, WEAVING\, MEDICINAL\, and UTILITARIAN — \nMay 30\, 10 a.m. \nWe will explore a watershed area\, seeing native and introduced plants. \nOur focus today will be to learn about those plants that are used for food\, making fire\, and weaving.  You will  learn about various edible plants\, and medicinal plants.   And while we might collect some greens used to make soup\, we want you to see the plants that will be used to make primitive fire.  And if you’re interested in basketry\, you will see the traditional plants used for cordage and weaving. \nActual networking!\n \n \nOn our walk\, you will learn  how to identify these plants\, and learn how to properly harvest. \nJoin us for an insightful walk into a wild area\, and learn about useful plants. \nBack at the tables\, we will show how to make the parts of a fire kit\, and you will get a chance to try it yourself.  And we will also demonstrate simple basketry techniques as well. \n \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDress comfortably and bring water.  Bring a bowl for eating.   The trail will be more or less flat. \nLocation sent after registration. \n$65 [seniors/students $45).
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/wild-food-and-useful-plants-by-the-season-2/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,shelter building,Survival Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
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SUMMARY:NO PUBLIC CLASS TODAY
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URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-plant-walk/
CATEGORIES:Foraging
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T100000
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SUMMARY:BASIC NATURAL NAVIGATION\, AND ORIENTATION
DESCRIPTION:NATURAL NAVIGATION AND ORIENTATION \nSaturday\, June 13\, 10 a.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \nWhat are some of the tried-and-proven methods for navigation that people have used for centuries? \nWe’ll begin with observations of the terrain — shadows\, looking at trees\, moisture\, feeling rocks\, insect signs\, etc. \nWe’ll learn how to use the stars\, the sun\, the moon\, for navigation\, including how to read the natural terrain.  These are skills that our grandparents took for granted\, but as we rely more and more on technologies\, we have forgotten these very basic skills. \nYes\, you’ll also learn the basics of how to read a map\, how to use a compass\, how to align the map with a compass\, and ways to navigate the terrain with these tools. \nWe’ll do exercises to test your new skills. Bring a notebook. \n  \nLocation sent with registration \n$65 (Students and seniors\, $45) \nThis class can be applied towards Bushcraft Certificate
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/basic-natural-navigation-35/
CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Survival Skills,Urban skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20200113T185530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T013555Z
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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\, June 20\,  10 a.m. \n  \nSaturday\, June 20\, 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 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 dish 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20191217T065034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T214753Z
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SUMMARY:LUNCHTIME TRAPS\,TRIGGERS\, PRIMITIVE WEAPONRY WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make traps\, triggers\, snares\, deadfalls — learn by doing! \nThursday\, June 25\, noon \nNote:  We do not go out and try to kill or trap animals when we do this class. \nWe recognize that hunting and fishing are long-established methods of putting food on the table\, especially during times of hardship and emergency.   Though I have never really been what you’d call a “hunter\,” I always wanted to know how to capture and clean animals for food\, if I had to.   I learned originally how to clean animals by using roadkill\, and fish that I caught.   Later\, I learned how to make and use primitive traps from various sources\, such as Paul Campbell and Larry Dean Olsen.  So if you’re like me\, and just want to know how to make these devices “just in case\,” please come to the class. \nWe’ll  meet in the Arroyo Seco to learn which woods are best for traps and triggers.  Then’ we’ll work on carving a deadfall trigger\, a trigger for a quail trap\, and more. \n \nYou’re learn by doing.  Bring your knife! (We have extras if  you don’t have one) \n \nWe’ll see edible and medicinal plants. Bring your canteen.
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-useful-plant-walk-25/
CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,Foraging,medicinal plants,mulefat
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T133000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20190703T143207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T013443Z
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SUMMARY:SEASONAL FORAGING -- WILD FOOD AND USEFUL PLANTS BY THE SEASON
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \n \nSEASONAL FORAGING — SUMMER \nSaturday\, June 27\, 10 a.m. \n  \nThis series of  field trips occurs one per season\, so you can learn to see nature through the seasons\, from a forager’s perspective. \nThe essence of this class is to develop seasonal knowledge and observational skills: How to look\, where to look\, what to look for.  Plus\, we will also focus on responsible and sustainable gathering methods\, including collection of seeds and cuttings so you can grow plants in your own backyard. \nYou’ll learn how to identify and collect foods\, medicines\, soaps\, fire-materials\, and other useful parts of plants.  You’ll learn to think like foragers of the past\, who had to have an intimate knowledge of the seasons\, and foresight for the future.  (For example\, sometimes you do NO foraging in an area if the plant or seed is not abundant.) \n  \nJoin us each quarter for an insightful walk into a wild area\, with a focus on interpreting what’s available that season.  Each session will include demonstrations\, hands-on practice\, and sampling of the seasonal foods\, such as salad\, soup\, biscuit\, or tea.  Each session includes a list of what is normally available in that season. \nSUMMER \nIn this period\, there usually has not been rain for awhile\, so the environment is a bit drier.  Most of the early spring vegetation is mature. However\, there are some greens that develop a bit later and are typically found in summer\, such as purslane\, and lamb’s quarter.  This is also the time for many of the fruits to be collected\, such as wild cherries\, manzanitas\, and the ceonothus berries which are used for soap.  The acorns are starting to mature.   You’ll learn what’s in season in this traditional “harvest” time\, and how to collect sustainably\, and responsibly. \n  \n \n  \nLocation sent out with registration.\n \nApplies to our Ethnobotany certificate
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/wild-food-and-useful-plants-by-the-season/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,Foraging,medicinal plants,mulefat,plants for making fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20191221T074157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T230102Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20200113T185908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T214918Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20200101T021021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T214120Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20230803T060152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T184223Z
UID:58597-1783764000-1783778400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com
SUMMARY:WILD FOOD COOKING and SURVIVAL discussion
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 11\, 10 a.m. \nWILD FOOD COOKING  and  discussion. \n  \n \n  \nOn our walk\,  we will learn to recognize wild foods of the area\, and we will collect samples for our meal. Previously collected foods will be brought also for you to prepare into our meal. \n \nBesides our short walk\, you will then make a fire\, and prepare a salad\, soup\, a mixed dish\, pancakes\, and a few other dishes\, depending on what we find.   Then we can sit around the table and talk\, ask questions\, consider the future.  We’d love to have you join at this end-time of the year. \n \nBring your bowl!  And bring water for the walk. \nLocation sent out to registrants. \n$65 ($45 for students and seniors)
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/wild-food-cooking-for-fall/
CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,Foraging,Survival Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20230418T004134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T232639Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T133000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20250523T233354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T184518Z
UID:60641-1784368800-1784381400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com
SUMMARY:TRADITIONAL GOURD WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:GOURD WORKSHOP — Learn to make a bowl\, cup\, or spoon! \nJuly 18\, 10 a.m. \n \n[NOTE: Besides each of you working on a gourd\, we will also share some lessons in making triggers for traps\, such as with the quail trap\, and you will get to try some wild food at this class] \n \nYou will learn how to clean and process a traditional gourd grown for utilitarian purposes.  These are the hard shelled gourds that probably originated in Africa\, and were common all across the American Southwest. \nYour job will be to clean\, and learn how to cut and then clean the gourd. The seeds you can take home to grow. \nThere are artists who make some equisite items from these gourds\, and you might be one of them.  However\, we will focus on the fundamentals\, and just a few hints about the artistic embellishments. \nIf time\, we will have a short plant walk and possibly prepare something you can eat in your gourd. \nWe will supply all the tools needed\, but if you have your own knife\, hack saw\, files\, etc.\, please bring them. \nBring water to drink and a snack if required. \n \n \n \nIn addition to the comradie that comes with such activities\, you will be able to obtain books\, knives\, and other survival gear for sale. \n$65 ($45 for students/seniors)
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/traditional-gourd-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Bushcraft
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20260628T232503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T232503Z
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SUMMARY:SOAPSTONE WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 30\, noon \nSoapstone\, also known as steatite\, is a material that is soft enough to carve with your fingernails.  Native peoples carved containers from soapstone\, some quite large. They can be made into pipes\, amulets\, fish weights\, anything you can imagine. \n  \nWe have not done this class in over 10 years!  But we currently have a supply of soapstone and will have this two hour lunch class. \nEach person will get a block of soapstone and we will give you some ideas what to make from it.  You can cut it into two smaller pieces\, or make a bowl\, a pipe\, or a nameplate for your desk. \nWe will not be using any power tools — only spoons\, nails\, hacksaws\, pump drill\, file\, etc.  Bring any such tools you might have.  We also suggest that you bring gloves (such as dish-washing gloves)\, and a dust mask — the dust is fine and gets all over your hands and clothes and you want to avoid breathing it in. \nThis will be at Hahamongna and you will be sent exact directions when you sign up. \nA $5 material fee is added to this class for the soapstone… \nEvery one will sign a waiver for this class. \nIf you’re working towards a Certificate\, this applies to Bushcraft.
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/soapstone-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Bushcraft
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T133000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20240808T192745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T235426Z
UID:59665-1785578400-1785591000@www.schoolofself-reliance.com
SUMMARY:URBAN PREPAREDNESS  -- in view of the many recent Disasters
DESCRIPTION:Urban Survival Guide\, by Nyerges\nSaturday\,  August 1\, 10 a.m. \nUrban 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. \nWe will cover some of the basic elements that you should know in order to take care of yourself at home.  This class is all about urban preparedness. \nWe’ll cover issues about WATER and how to store water in Los Angeles County.  What FOODS should you store\, and grow.  We will also show (and cook) some wild foods. We will share how to COOK in your backyard if you can’t use  your indoor stove.  We will address first aid only minimally — we suggest  you take a Red Cross course. We will share TOILET alternative that is relatively easy.  We will also show some of the alternate devices to ELECTRICAL devices.   And we’ll talk about the notion of a “bug out bag\,” and some common sense\, such as the benefits of joining Neighborhood Watch\, or starting one\, if one is not active in your neighborhood. \nThis class will include a short PLANT WALK to learn about edible and medicinal wild plants. \nLocation sent with registration \nBooks and products will be available for sale \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/urban-preparedness/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,Survival Skills,Urban skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20191217T042050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T000320Z
UID:11910-1786017600-1786024800@www.schoolofself-reliance.com
SUMMARY:LUNCHTIME NATURALIST & FORAGING WALK
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 6\, Noon \nFORAGING WALK \nJoin us as we explore the landscape with a naturalist’s eyes. We’ll learn about plants used by generations of indigenous peoples.  We’ll see the many plants used for generations of people for wild foods\, medicines\, and utility.  We’ll see California native plants\, and we’ll see non-native edibles and medicinals. \nAnd\, if we get that far\, we’ll explore some of the uses of yucca and other natural fibres. \n \nBring water\, and your bowl. Hahamongna Watershed Park\, Location 2. \n  \nRegular $45 (senior/students $30) \nExact location sent with registration
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-naturalist-walk-25-2/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T133000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T150000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20211019T021620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T215108Z
UID:43219-1788602400-1788620400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com
SUMMARY:TRADITIONAL BOW MAKING WORKSHOP  -- an ancient and universal skills
DESCRIPTION:BOW-MAKING WORKSHOP \nA time to meet like-minded folks\, and to discuss the important issues…….. \n  \nSeptember 5\, 10 a.m. \nIn our class time\, we will cover all the basics of making your own archery bow.   You’ll learn how to select a piece of wood for making a bow. \nYou’ll learn the basics of creating a long bow (aka self bow).  You will learn how to determine the belly from the back\, how to slowly reduce\, how to tiller\, make nocks\, etc. \n \nYour goal will be to learn all the steps involved in making a functional bow.  If you rush because you simply want to take a bow home\, you might be disappointed.   We will supply the staves for you to use\, and we have extra tools. \n  \n \nIf you have tools\, such as sharp axe\, draw knife\, files\, rasps\, etc.\, bring them. We do bring tools if you don’t have any. \n \nLocation given upon registration.  This class requires a bit more prep\, and so please RSVP.  Limited to 14 participants. \n$75.  ($55 for seniors/ students).
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/bow-making-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Survival Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20210731T055513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T233604Z
UID:39356-1789207200-1789221600@www.schoolofself-reliance.com
SUMMARY:WILD FOODS:   TRADITIONAL ACORN PROCESSING WORKSHOP  --
DESCRIPTION:PROCESSING WILD ACORNS — FROM RAW ACORN TO DELICIOUS PANCAKES!   SEPTEMBER 12\, 10 a.m. \n \n \n  \nSaturday\, September 12\, 10 a.m.  \n$65  ($45 for students and seniors) \nTRADITIONAL ACORN PROCESSING\n \nThis Session is a complete lesson on the historical value of the ACORN in west coast native societies\, along with some nutritional information. You will then go through the entire process of turning the raw acorn into a delicious food. You’ll shell\, grind\, leach\, test\, leach some more\,  and blend with a few other ingredients to make acorn food products. \nIf you didn’t already know this\, ACORNS are a Super-Food\, not simply squirrel food.  They contain all the amino acids!  Native Americans of the Americas understood this and regularly processed and consumed acorn products. In fact\, acorns have been used for food by many cultures the world over.  They are still commonly used in Korean dishes. In the U.S.\, the use of the acorn is experiencing a revival. \nWe will also prepare a few other wild food dishes\, depending on what is in season.  \nThere will be minimal walking today\,  but still bring your field notebook. \nThis can apply to an Ethno-botany certificate. \nLocation sent upon registration. \nPricing: $65 per class.   (Seniors/ students $45) \n  \n  \nFrancisco offers freshly-made acorn pancakes\n  \n \nBooks by Nyerges available at Classes \n  \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/wild-food-cooking-workshop-focus-on-acorn-processing/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,Foraging
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20211004T002429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T000030Z
UID:42481-1789812000-1789826400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com
SUMMARY:SEASONAL FORAGING: Autumn session.  Wild Food and Useful Plants by the Season
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 19\, 10 a.m.    WILD FOOD AND USEFUL PLANTS BY THE SEASON\n \nThis series of workshops\, one per season\, will show you nature through the seasons\, from a forager’s perspective.  The essence of this class is to develop seasonal knowledge and observational skills: How to look\, where to look\, what to look for.  Plus\, we will also focus on responsible and sustainable gathering methods\, including collection of seeds and cuttings so you can grow plants in your own backyard. \n \nwild radish seeds\nLearn how to eat the older nopales\n  \nYou’ll learn how to identify and collect foods\, medicines\, soaps\, fire-materials\, and other useful parts of plants.  You’ll learn to think like foragers of the past\, who had to have an intimate knowledge of the seasons\, and foresight for the future.  (For example\, sometimes you do NO foraging in an area if the plant or seed is not abundant.) \n  \nJoin us each quarter for an insightful walk into a wild area\, with a focus on interpreting what’s available that season.  Each session will include demonstrations\, hands-on practice\, and sampling of the seasonal foods.  Each session includes a list of what is normally available in that season. \n  \nAUTUMN \nIn early autumn\, it is usually dry\, and plants are in a dormant phase.  It’s typically hot\, and dry. Streams will be dry\, or running low.  You’ll only find the hardiest of plants for eating\, such as mustards.  There still might be some manzanitas left to collect\, and the acorns will just be starting to mature and to fall. Though it’s still early for toyon berries\, you’ll be able to observe what sort of crop will be coming. You’ll be able to take note of what to look for in the next few months. \nYou never know what to expect\, but  you might find some greens as well\, usually the hardiest greens\, and the late-blooming greens.  This is a good way to look at the environment at a lean time\, with an eye to the future. \nWe’ll also share a few bushcrafting skills. \n  \nLocation: San Gabriel Mountains.  Meeting location to be sent upon registration. \nClass fee:$65.  (student/senior $45) \nwww.SchoolofSelf-Reliance.com \n  \n  \nNOTE:  We offer a program where you can work at our non-profit in Highland Park doing various tasks\, and earn your way to classes. Contact us at christopher_nyerges@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/autumn-foraging-wild-food-and-useful-plants-by-the-season/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,Survival Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20200216T051130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T235715Z
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SUMMARY:FIBRE-CRAFT 101 (including introduction to basketry)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 26\, 10 a.m.  FIBRE-CRAFT 101: \nThe Art of Turning Plant Fibres into Bags\, Baskets\, Nets\, String\, Sandals. \nWe’ve had some requests for a BASKETRY Workshop. This class will include Basketry basics\, though this class will not be only basketry. \nThe art of working fibre is nearly a lost art. You’ll learn to recognize some of the common plants which yield a useful fibre\, and learn how to work them into strings\, and baskets\, and nets\, and sandals\, and more. In the old days of the Southwest\, the lives of the people were literally tied together with fibre: for shelter\, for clothing (hats\, belts\, shoes)\, fishing nets\, bags\, weaponry\, fire-making\, brushes\, looms for fabric. \nIn the past\, most people had a more intimate connection to plant fibres.  There are so many practical applications\, though today someone makes everything we use.  So it’s become a lost art. \nYou will learn how to process a few plant fibres and how to make them into a usable product! \n \nActual networking!\n \n  \nWe will do a short walk (if time) and learn about some of the plants that are useful for weaving\,  and making cordage. \nYou will then learn by making some of the useful products. \nAlong the way\, you’ll also see many of the other useful and edible plants of the area. \nNOTE: PLEASE RSVP SINCE WE NEED TO PLAN TO BRING SUFFICIENT SUPPLIES! \n$65   (Seniors and students $45) \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-fibre-craft/
CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,Survival Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T220000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20230418T010832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T185228Z
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SUMMARY:WILD FOOD OUTING\, with cooking
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 10\, 10 a.m. \nWILD FOOD OUTING \nToyon berries\n  \n \n  \n  \nFolks\, this will be an excellent way to see what’s in season and to try some of the wild edibles.  We will go on a short walk to explore an area and learn about the wild plants\, and their edible and medicinal uses. \nWe will study the diverse flora and we’ll have an opportunity to make a fire and do some light cooking. \n \n  \nStudents examining fresh chicken-of-the-woods\nCome and enjoy your time outdoors learning about plant and how they can be used for teas\, salads\, soups\, and medicines.  Also you’ll learn about those plants used for fire in a traditional manner. \n \nHahamongna Watershed Park; exact meeting spot given upon registration. \n \nBring water\, a bowl\, and knife.  Bring your snacks if necessary.
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/wild-clay-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Foraging
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20230803T061949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T184803Z
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SUMMARY:TRADITIONAL CONTAINER WORKSHOP:  MAKE A BURN-BOWL
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 17\, 10 a.m. \nCONTAINER WORKSHOP:  LEARN TO MAKE AN EXPEDIENT BURN BOWL \nJulia Han shows a burn bowl made by Christopher from a burl\n \nAs part of our Container series\, we have taught how to make clay bowls (from local clays)\, how to make baskets\, how to process gourds\, how to make yucca and agave quivers\, how to make soap stone bowls (yes\, a slow process!)\, and this time\, how to make a burn-bowl.  A burn bowl is a piece of a log that we slowly burn out with coals\, and then scrape it out to create a useful bowl.  You will learn by doing. \nWe begin with a dry log\, and cut select pieces. Then we split them\, and you will slowly burn them out to create a functional bowl.  In fact\, there are many items that can be made by this process. \nWe will create coals in our fire\, which you will then carefully put onto your wood. You let it burn a bit\, and then you scrape.  You create a little hole\, and then you add another coal\, and repeat\, and repeat.  Bring a spoon for scraping.   Bring eye protection too. \nSometimes this goes quickly\, and sometimes not\, so bring your water and a snack. \nProbably Hahamongna\, but we will send location to registrants. \nLimited participation. \n$65 ($45 seniors/students)
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/traditional-container-workshop-make-a-burn-bowl/
CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Survival Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20191015T144018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T234132Z
UID:10775-1793440800-1793455200@www.schoolofself-reliance.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20230803T063301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T012715Z
UID:58611-1795255200-1795269600@www.schoolofself-reliance.com
SUMMARY:THANKSGIVING SEASON -- WILD FOOD COOKING WORKSHOP -- INCLUDING ACORN PROCESSING
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 21\, 10 a.m. \nWILD FOOD COOKING WORKSHOP \nJoin us as we do a short walk to forage wild foods that are in season\, and learn how to recognize what is available now. \nWe’ll then gather and prepare  the various wild foods\, along with some that we have brought\, including ACORNS.  You will work together to create a salad\, a soup\, an egg dish\, acorn pancakes\, tea\, and some sort of desert items.  We’ll have mushrooms if we find any. \nLearn how to eat the older nopales\nIt’s worth noting that when the first peoples of Hahamongna lived here\, they relied on the plant and animal life for their sustenance. You will just be getting a small taste of what that would have been like.  And it is worth noting that the majority of the wild foods that are available today are mostly European invasive plants\,  plants that the first peoples would not have had. \n \nBring your notebook and camera\, and bring your water and bowl.  This is not a spectator sport\, so be prepared to process greens\, make the fire\, and cook. \n$65 ($45 for seniors and students)
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/thanksgiving-season-wild-food-cooking-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,Foraging,Survival Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20191002T131923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T013034Z
UID:10482-1797069600-1797082200@www.schoolofself-reliance.com
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!
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/winter-get-together-10-am-free/
CATEGORIES:plants for making fire,Survival Skills,Urban skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T180642
CREATED:20200815T055415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T013317Z
UID:22697-1797674400-1797688800@www.schoolofself-reliance.com
SUMMARY:FORAGING BY THE SEASON:  WINTER
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 19\, 10 a.m. \nFORAGING BY THE SEASON:  WINTER \n  \n \n‘ \n  \nWINTER FORAGING in the West:  What are the seasonal greens\, nuts\, seeds\, berries\, roots\, etc. that are available now? \nThis series of Seasonal Foraging occurs once per season\, where you can learn to see nature through the seasons\, from a forager’s perspective.  The essence of this class is to develop seasonal knowledge and observational skills: How to look\, where to look\, what to look for.  Plus\, we will also focus on responsible and sustainable gathering methods\, including collection of seeds and cuttings so you can grow plants in your own backyard.  See web site for details. \nThe essence of this class is to develop seasonal knowledge and observational skills: How to look\, where to look\, what to look for.  Plus\, we will also focus on responsible and sustainable gathering methods\, including collection of seeds and cuttings so you can grow plants in your own backyard. \n \nYou’ll learn how to identify and collect foods\, medicines\, soaps\, fire-materials\, and other useful parts of plants.  You’ll learn to think like foragers of the past\, who had to have an intimate knowledge of the seasons\, and foresight for the future.  (For example\, sometimes you do NO foraging in an area if the plant or seed is not abundant.) \nJoin us each quarter for an insightful walk into a wild area\, with a focus on interpreting what’s available that season.  Each session will include demonstrations\, hands-on practice\, and sampling of the seasonal foods\, such as salad\, soup\, biscuit\, or tea.  Each session includes a list of what is normally available in that season. \n  \nWINTER   \nThis is the time when we begin to  get our rains\, and we can begin to see the hillsides and valleys greening-up.  Learn to identify young seedlings and sprouts\, and which are already edible.  Learn to identify those locations where you can come back to later. Some fruits that occur in early spring\, and we’ll discover those.  This would also be the time to collect cuttings for sprouting\, so you can grow these plants at your own home.   Mushrooms are beginning now. \nLOCATION:  We will explore a foothill canyon in the Angeles National Forest. Details sent upon registration. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/summer-foraging/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants
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