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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
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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
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SUMMARY:LUNCHTIME FORAGING WALK - Learn Plant ID\,  Learn edible plants-- NEW LOCATION
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 9\, Noon\, LUNCHTIME PLANT ID WALK \n  \nNOTE — WE HAD TO CHANGE LOCATION.  THIS WILL BE BY LOCAL STREAM. ONCE YOU REGISTER\, YOU WILL RECEIVE THE LOCATION. \n  \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  \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
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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:20260813T041233
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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
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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
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CREATED:20210822T221727Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T140000
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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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