BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//School of Self-Reliance - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T140000 DTSTAMP:20260514T013701 CREATED:20210727T051659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T182720Z UID:39138-1775131200-1775138400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:WATER SURVIVAL: Learn the Essential Water Skills for wilderness or city DESCRIPTION:LUNCHTIME WATER SKILLS \nApril 2\, Noon\n \nThis will be an overview of WATER in the City and Wilderness.  HOW to find water\, how to purify it\, how to store it. \nLet’s learn and apply the skills that allow you to survive in the desert (and other) environments.  Water\, of course\, is paramount. You’ll learn how to obtain water when none seems present\, methods such as the well\, solar still\, transpiration bag\, plants\, etc. \n \n  \n \n  \nWater is the most critical element of survival\, and so you will learn the necessity of storing water\, and how to store water. \nHow much water should you store?  What sort of containers should you use? \nHow about rain water?  Are any special precautions needed? \nHow about water purification?  Learn different ways to purify water\, under different circumstances.  Learn how to make a make-shift water filter in an emergency. \nAn essential survival skill\, in the wilderness or the city. \nDepending on our time\, we might learn to identify a few wild plants too. \nYou can apply this class towards our Certification program. \nLocation given after registration.   Class fee $45.  (Seniors/students $30) \n  \nBooks and tools available for purchase at all classes… URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/survival-skills-learn-the-skills-of-desert-survival/ CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,mulefat,shelter building,Survival Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T133000 DTSTAMP:20260514T013701 CREATED:20210429T181008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T214318Z UID:34967-1775296800-1775309400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:ETHNO-BOTANICAL SERIES: WILD FOOD WALK for SOUP AND SALAD DESCRIPTION:Sarah Shin collects some ripe coffeeberries\n \n  \nSaturday\, April 4\, 10 a.m.\n \nWILD SOUP AND SALAD \nETHNO-BOTANICAL introduction and  WILD FOOD WALK \n  \nWe’ll begin by covering some of the topics of ethno-botany\, that is\, how cultures have used wild plants for food\, medicine\, tools\, and all everyday needs.  You will learn about some of the references for further study\, and we will do some hands-on. \n  \nThen\, we will go on a short  walk where we explore the edible\, medicinal\, and other useful qualities of many of the plants found in the local environment.  Both natives and non-natives will be seen.  You’ll learn about the historical uses of native plants for food\, medicine\, fibre\, soap\, etc.  An eye-opening experience.   This will be leisurely and you will get a chance to taste some of the plants. \nThen\, we will prepare a SOUP and SALAD from wild foods so you can taste it for yourself. \nWear comfortable footwear and bring water.  Bring a bowl for eating. \nThis class can be credited towards the Ethnobotany certificate. \n$65 (Seniors and students $45). URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/ethno-botanical-walk/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,mulefat,plants for making fire END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260514T013701 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:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T140000 DTSTAMP:20260514T013701 CREATED:20191217T065034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T183004Z UID:11920-1776340800-1776348000@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:LUNCHTIME TRAPS\,TRIGGERS\, PRIMITIVE WEAPONRY WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:Learn to make traps\, triggers\, snares\, deadfalls — learn by doing! \nThursday\, April 16\, 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/06-014.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T140000 DTSTAMP:20260514T013701 CREATED:20191015T144018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T182357Z UID:10775-1776506400-1776520800@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:PRIMITIVE & MODERN TECHNOLOGY: FIRE WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:PRIMITIVE & MODERN TECHNOLOGY: FIRE WORKSHOP \nWE’LL BE COOKING TOO! \nApril 18\, 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/larry-cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T120000 DTSTAMP:20260514T013701 CREATED:20260414T171703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T171703Z UID:61535-1776596400-1776600000@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:EARTH DAY "FORAGING WORKSHOP" IN CLAREMONT DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Claremont operates a farmers market every Sunday in Claremont’s historical village. \n \nHelen teaching\nToday\, for Earth Day\, they will have some special events\, including Christopher’s Foraging Workshop\, from 11 a.m. to noon.  Both Christopher and Helen will be there.  You will see a variety of wild foods and medicines\, and learn how to sustainably harvest\, and even which are easy to grow.   It will be an intimate setting and you will be able to see the plants and ask questions.  There is a requested $20 donation\, which you can check out at the link below. \n \nThe latest book by Helen and Christopher (and other books) will also be available for purchase. \nForaging Workshop Led by Chris Nyerges Tickets\, Sunday\, April 19  •  11 AM – 12 PM | Eventbrite \n  \nThe workshop will be at Shelton Park in Claremont\, at the northeast corner of W. Bonita and Harvard Ave. N. URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/earth-day-foraging-workshop-in-claremont/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T140000 DTSTAMP:20260514T013701 CREATED:20230418T004134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T050159Z UID:57198-1776945600-1776952800@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:LUNCHTIME EARTHWEEK PLANT WALKABOUT DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Noon\, April 23 \nCome celebrate Earth Week with us by taking 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. \nPAY FOR ONE\, BRING A FRIEND! \n  URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-candle-making-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,Survival Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260514T013701 CREATED:20260414T004734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T004734Z UID:61523-1777114800-1777118400@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:Burbank's Second Annual Earth Day DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nChristopher will be at a table\, sharing information about wild plants and survival skills\, from 11 to noon. URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/burbanks-second-annual-earth-day/ CATEGORIES:Urban skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T163000 DTSTAMP:20260514T013701 CREATED:20260421T172907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T172907Z UID:61560-1777125600-1777134600@www.schoolofself-reliance.com SUMMARY:EARTH DAY WILD FOOD AND NATURE WALK DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL EARTH DAY NATURE WALK  2 P.M.\n \nElder flower and fruit. Photo by Helen Wong.\nJoin us for this Special Earth Day Plant and Nature walk at Hahamongna Watershed Park.  2 p.m. \nWe will explore some of the native and non-native plants\, and learn about medicinal plants as well. \nThis is just two hours in the afternoon\, but bring water and snacks if needed.  We might make a simple wild food soup\, so bring a bowl just in case. \nSPECIAL:  Buy a ticket and bring a friend for free! \nHope to see you there! \nMore details on location sent when you register. URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/earth-day-wild-food-and-nature-walk/ CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_1714-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR