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1/17: Bushcraft Series presented by Northwest Natura (Two Parts) (Whatcom)
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-What your priorities are in a survival situation
-Practice shelter-building
-Practice fire-making w/out a lighter
-Learn about water sources & sanitation
-Learn how to identify common wild edibles and medicinal plants/mushrooms
-Practice tying several useful knots
-Cordage-making
-Knife and ax skills
-Other basic skills
*We will practice all of these skills together over two half-day courses.
Northwest Natura provides day-use materials including:
-Morakniv bushcraft knives
-Ferrocerium rods & strikers
-Fire resources (wood, tinder)
-Saws (limited number)
-Axes (limited number)
-Tarps, paracord, and other shelter supplies
-Demo equipment; examples of several kit items
*A list of basic things for you to bring to this course will be provided in an email 3-4 days before the event.
You are encouraged to bring your own outdoor tools such as a knife, ax, fire starter, tarp, containers (pots, water bottles), paracord, first aid kit, etc. so you can practice with your kit and/or I can answer any questions about your gear and help you with new-to-you equipment in our spare time.
This class is designed for adults (16+) who are interested in boosting their confidence outdoors and self-reliance skills.
When:
Sunday January 17th and Sunday January 31st (2 classes in this series)
Details and driving directions will be sent to registered participants 3-4 days prior to the event.
*Please register via the event website. Space is limited.