About us
This is a group for everyone who feels we've lost touch with our roots -- feeling lost that most urban dwellers no longer know how to grow and preserve food, find food, etc. We'll meet and discuss, and do hands-on workshops to get back to our fundamental skills of self-reliance. This is all about modern empowerment -- looking to the past to find meaning in the future. This is an opportunity to network with like-minded people and learn what they are doing, and to learn and practice new skills each time we meet.
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LUNCHTIME CLAY WORKSHOP
Hahamonga Watershed County Park (formerly Oak Grove), 4550 Oak Grove Dr, La canada, CA, USTo attend and for exact location, Register HERE
October 1, Noon
At this class, you will see natural clay dug from the local hills.
You will learn the ways to process clay, and we will be doing one of those methods.
You will process clay, and attempt to make a useful item from the clay.
We won’t do any firing.
A great opportunity to get outdoors and learn another survival skills2 attendees
SURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE — An Field Overview of all the Skills you NEED
Hahamonga Watershed County Park (formerly Oak Grove), 4550 Oak Grove Dr, La canada, CA, USTo attend and for exact location, Register HERE
SURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE
May 23, 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 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.
Fire-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.
Along the way, you will learn about emergency shelters, how to make cordage, and more.
A great day to get into the mountains with like-minded people.
Location details sent upon registration. Bring a bowl, knife, and water.3 attendees
MIDDAY FIRE WORKSHOP — hands-on
Hahamonga Watershed County Park (formerly Oak Grove), 4550 Oak Grove Dr, La canada, CA, USTo attend and for exact location, register HERE
May 28 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$30.00 – $45.00
Thursday, May 28, Noon.
LUNCHTIME FIRE WORKSHOPSURVIVAL, BUSHCRAFT, SELF-RELIANCE!
Primitive skills are very popular, and the ability to make fire without matches is at the top of the list.
We will practice a few of the primitive methods of fire-starting methods, and you will learn some of the secrets that come from years of experience.
You will get to practice the bow drill, the hand drill, flint and steel, and the fire piston.
We will also go for a short walk (if time) so you can see the types of woods that are best for making fire, and the tinders that are best for getting your fire to light.
And enjoyable gathering. Bring a bowl and water.
And yes, you will learn about a few wild plants at this class as well.
Location sent when you register — most likely Hahamongna.2 attendees
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