Christopher will present a free public lecture at Topanga Library, 122 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. Participants will learn about the wild plants that were used by the local indigenous people for food, medicine, tools, etc. Come and see these plants, and ask questions. Books by Christopher will also be available for sale.

PRIMITIVE SURVIVAL SKILLS – part of our certificate and certification program. This is a 4-part series which will occur once a month.  This Session begins with a workshop on WATER: Finding it, Purifying it, Storing it.  We’ll make a solar still, transpiration bag, and review how to find and purify water under harsh conditions.   Class […]

We’ll explore a foothill area and discover how you can identify plants by odor and silhouette. Learn how sounds travel. We’ll see some stars, and discuss how to use stars for navigation. And maybe we’ll hear some of the night animals. Meet at the intersection of Ventura and Windsor in Altadena. From the Windsor exit […]

PRIMITIVE SURVIVAL SKILLS – part of our certificate and certification program. This is a 4-part series which will occur on the first Saturdays of the month, including today, Sept. 14, and continuing through the year.  This Session begins with a workshop on FIBRE: Plants which produce fibre, processing plants to make cordage, making sandals, nets, […]

Call (626) 791-3217 (office) or (323) 605-7283 to pay with a credit card;  Or mail a check to School of Self-Reliance, Box 41834, L.A., CA 90041.  Indicate class you will attend, and how many will attend.   E-mail (or Paypal) to christopher_nyerges@yahoo.com.  Check the website for new classes.

Join us for a short walkabout in the Hahamongna Watershed.  We'll learn about the local plants, make fire, and cook some soup.  We'll meet at Location 2, upper area of Hahamongna Watershed Park.