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Tracking
Club January 9, 9am; and February 12, 9am
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Free! Come
learn to see through the eyes of a tracker, to ask questions that will
help you unravel the many mysteries of nature. Tracking will help
you understand the survival strategies of animals, to begin to see
through
their eyes and to develop a deeper awareness of their presence all
around
us. The tracking club is provided free for the community to act
as a meeting place for new and experienced trackers alike to come
together and learn.
Meet at the Ivy Creek
Natural
Area |
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| 24 Hour
Survival Shelter April
16-17 $65 |
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this
class, we will build simple survival shelters that each student will
have an
opportunity to sleep in overnight. This
class will cover the essentials of building a shelter, in various
situations
with only the material nature provides. These
shelters will work in rain, snow, wind,
and even 20 below
zero. This is an essential skill to
know, and there is nothing like sleeping on the earth wrapped in her
protection. A sense of comfort in
general will be heightened by this knowledge. This
class is fun, provides invaluable
experience, and a foundational
earth skill for your “tool belt”. |
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Traditional
Appalachian
White Oak Basketry
April
8-9 $55 |
| Clyde
Jenkins, homesteader, traditional knowledge keeper of old time
Appalachian
skills, and master Basket maker will teach this awesome class.
Before bags and other disposable packaging,
baskets were essential to everyday life.
In this region of Appalachia, white oak trees were split into canes,
and
then woven into strong durable baskets.
This is a hands-on workshop where participants will make their own
basket
from tree to finished product. Clyde
has a great teaching style and a wealth of knowledge. This is a
don’t miss class! |
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Naturalists Woodland
Wander May
15 $30
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| Come wander
in the woods with Hub Knott of The Living Earth School and discover the
richness of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We will look at the plants
(edible, medicinal, and utilitarian uses), the animals (their sign,
homes, and how they use the landscape), the human survival resources,
and whatever other mysteries nature constantly provides. The
mountains are a rich place, with countless stories, and alive with the
dance of life. Come discover with us. |
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| Primitive Fire Making May
22 $45 |
Have you
ever wondered how to make a fire without matches? Fire has always
been the center of communities, and the ability to make a fire was
universal. In this class we will cover various aspects of
firemaking, and learn some of the methods of fire by friction.
Each student will make their own bowdrill set to take home. There
will be ample time to practice in class with the help of experienced
instructors. (Carving with a knife is essential for
this class)
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"I
think this is an
awesome program and I am thankful for the opportunity to study with two
very caring and knowledgeable stewards of the earth. I have
recommended your classes to my students, I will recommend them to my
friends, and I look forward to taking classes with you in the future.”
James, Adult
Survival Skills |
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"This experience is
what living life fully means to me.”
Laura,
Adult Survival Skills
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All adult
programs require you to print out an application
form*. Fill out the first page and mail it and a 50% deposit
(non-refundable) to us. For
all overnight programs, you
must also complete
and mail in
the Health History section on
pages 2 and 3 of the application form.
*The
application form is a PDF file; you need to have Acrobat Reader
installed to print the form. If you don't have Acrobat Reader you
can download it here.
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| For more
information call (540) 456-7339 or email LES |
