February 1, 10 a.m. SURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE February 1, 10 A.M. $75 ($55 for seniors and students) Here’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. Knowledge of plants […]
Thursday, February 6, noon EXPLORATORY NATURE WALK, with salad We’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. Along this footpath, we will find foods, medicines, and several plants used for weaving and basketry. We'll […]
Urban Survival Guide, by Nyerges Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. Urban 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. We will cover some of the basic elements that you should know in order to take […]
Saturday, March 1, 10 a.m. BUSHCRAFT SKILLS: Making a simple FISH SPEAR, NET, and other Traps. PLUS discussion of survival knives and assorted tools. . And a few other skills if time. These are very basic bushcraft skills for taking fish to survive. Bring your knife, since we'll make a simple spear and learn its […]