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SUMMARY:TRADITIONAL  ARROW  MAKING
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nDude on right\, discusses a new traditional arrow made by Paul Campbell.\nSaturday\,  November 7\, 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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SUMMARY:LUNCHTIME PLANT WALKABOUT
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Noon\, November 5 \n  \nCome take a walk in the canyon\, learning about the bounty of nature’s flora.  We will see natives and non-natives and explore this unique part of the Arroyo Seco south of the bridge. \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. \n  \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:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T150000
DTSTAMP:20261112T051849
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T234933Z
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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:LUNCHTIME CANDLE MAKING
DESCRIPTION:November 19\, noon til 2 p.m. \nWe will make candles using molds and dipping. \nThis is a great opportunity to see what is involved in making your own candles.  We will also show a simple slush lamp. \nDiann with a candle made with a mold\n  \nJavier making candles by dipping\n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-candle-making/
CATEGORIES:Bushcraft
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T140000
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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:20261126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261126T133000
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SUMMARY:THANKSGIVING DAY\, 11 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING with your friends and family! \nGive thanks where it is due! \n  \nIf you want to join a Thanksgiving gathering in Highland park\, where we learn some history about the day\, share a light meal\, and go on a very short educational walk\, please contact me for details.  Christopher_nyerges@yahoo.com \nWe will share some of the traditional skills of self-reliance that people once took for granted\, such as using wild foods\, weaving with natural material\, cooking over a fire\, archery\, and more. \nAnd yes\, we will  have a healthful meal too. \n  \n[NOTE: We are available for PRIVATE classes for groups or individuals.  Contact us if interested …. ..]
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/thanksgiving-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany
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SUMMARY:MIDDAY GOURD WORKSHOP -- a Bushcraft skill!
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, Noon to 2 p.m. \nLEARN THE ART OF CREATING A CUP\, BOWL\, PLATE\, OR SCOOP FROM THE HARD-SHELLED ORNAMENTAL GOURD \n \nIn this mid-day class\, you will take a dried gourd and learn all the steps to turning it into a beautiful and functional plate\, or bowl\, or canteen\, or even a scoop. \nWe’ll bring the tools you need\, but if you have saws\, files or rasps\, bring them. \n \nIt’s not that hard to make a good functional gourd.  We used to each make one before a week at Dirttime\, and then if we cut it just right\, we’d have a dish\, and a bowl.  Bushcraft skills?  Survival Skill?  Whatever you call it\, it’s a great skill\, and a great opportunity to meet with like-minded people. \n$45 ($30 students/seniors) \n  \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/midday-gourd-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Survival Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T140000
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SUMMARY:BASICS OF URBAN AND WILDERNESS SURVIVAL\, and we'll make a shelter
DESCRIPTION:Part of our Weekend Warrior classes \n  \nTHE SURVIVAL SKILLS YOU SHOULD KNOW. \nSaturday\, December 5\, 10 a.m. \n  \nWe will cover many topics in this class\, including Water Purification\, Making Fire without Matches\, Wild Foods\, Uses of Yucca\, and yes — making a Wilderness Shelter. \nWe’ll cover all of this. \nWe will discuss — and show elements of — basic survival necessities whether you’re in the woods or in your backyard. \nWe will also show how to construct make-shift shelters from tarps. Are there ready-to-occupy shelters in the woods? What sort of shelters would you be able to make in the wilderness? We’ll talk about your possible shelters ranging from the post-earthquake shelter\, to ready-to-occupy wilderness shelters\, to the shelters you’d build from what’s available in the wilderness. \nLearn about body hollows and their application and limits. \nPlus\,what to do\, what to not-do.  Bug out or stay home?  Join a survival “group” or not? \n  \nPlus\, bring your bowl since we’ll conclude this class with some wild food cookery! \n$65.   (Senior/Student $45) \nLocation sent upon registration. \n  \nCatalina Island cherry fruits\n  \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/weekend-warrior-workshop-shelter-focus/
CATEGORIES:shelter building,Survival Skills,uses of willow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T120000
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SUMMARY:MID-DAY NATURAL NAVIGATION CLASS
DESCRIPTION:December 10\, 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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T133000
DTSTAMP:20261112T051849
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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SUMMARY:MEDICINAL PLANT WALK
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Dec. 17\, Noon. MEDICINAL PLANT WALK \nWhen you study the floral wealth of the world\, you find that many plants are very efficacious in healing many of our illnesses and symptoms.   This is a unique and valuable survival skill! \nJust a few generations ago\, before everyone got hooked on drugs and hospitals\, the knowledge of using wild and garden plants for common medical applications was common and normal. Our grandparents often foraged for their own medicinal plants in fields and backyards. \nOn our walk\, we’ll see many of the local herbs used for medicine\, and discuss some proven methods for dealing with common illnesses that are both proven and safe. \nLocation:  Arroyo Seco\, exact location sent upon registration. \nElder flower and fruit. Photo by Helen Wong.\nHelen Sweany with home-made horehound drops\n \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/medicinal-plant-walk/
CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,medicinal plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T140000
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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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