Forage for Primitive Fire
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Details
- 8/03/22
- 6 - 8 p.m.
- $20
- All Ages
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Categories
- Outdoor
Event Description
About the EventYeah, it’s easy to make a fire with newspaper and a lighter, but wouldn’t it be more fun to start that blaze by employing methods and materials our ancestors used for thousands of years? (And many foraged greens are more palatable in a hot soup.)
During this class, you will learn the basics of fire-starting using a bow drill. Identifying ideal species of trees, barks and grasses will be covered along with how to successfully process those natural materials.
Please note…
- Sharp tools will be used: knives and tree saws
- Hot embers and fire will be created
- Only participants 15 years or older can attend
You are invited no matter your level of outdoor experience.
Yummy snacks generously provided by New Pioneer Co-op.
THINGS TO BRING
• Standard attire and sun protection for hands-on outdoor learning: hat, leather gloves, jeans, sunscreen.
• A notebook and a pen/pencil for writing and drawing (optional).
• A sturdy outdoor knife with a fixed blade (optional).
REGISTRATION
Sliding scale fee: $25 - $0, based upon your access to resources.
This class is a part of a 4-class series. There is a 20% discount for registering for the series. (See separate Series: Forage Wild Edibles with Confidence registration.)
Harvest Preserve and Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount.
Attendance is capped at 12.
INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY
We need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the classes. Please invite friends and family to ensure the events happen as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.
EDUCATOR
Taught by Fred Meyer, bushcrafter at Backyard Abundance. Fred offers years of experience as a permaculture designer, Master Gardener, hiker and wild edible forager to help you thrive in the outdoors.
LOCATION
We meet at Harvest Preserve, 1645 N Scott Blvd, Iowa City.
COVID-19
The event is held outside. Masks are optional. We will try to maintain 6' distancing.
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners using grant funding from the Johnson County Community Foundation and the Roy A. Hunt Foundation. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.
Yeah, it’s easy to make a fire with newspaper and a lighter, but wouldn’t it be more fun to start that blaze by employing methods and materials our ancestors used for thousands of years? (And many foraged greens are more palatable in a hot soup.)
During this class, you will learn the basics of fire-starting using a bow drill. Identifying ideal species of trees, barks and grasses will be covered along with how to successfully process those natural materials.
Please note…
- Sharp tools will be used: knives and tree saws
- Hot embers and fire will be created
- Only participants 15 years or older can attend
You are invited no matter your level of outdoor experience.
Yummy snacks generously provided by New Pioneer Co-op.
THINGS TO BRING
• Standard attire and sun protection for hands-on outdoor learning: hat, leather gloves, jeans, sunscreen.
• A notebook and a pen/pencil for writing and drawing (optional).
• A sturdy outdoor knife with a fixed blade (optional).
REGISTRATION
Sliding scale fee: $25 - $0, based upon your access to resources.
This class is a part of a 4-class series. There is a 20% discount for registering for the series. (See separate Series: Forage Wild Edibles with Confidence registration.)
Harvest Preserve and Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount.
Attendance is capped at 12.
INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY
We need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the classes. Please invite friends and family to ensure the events happen as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.
EDUCATOR
Taught by Fred Meyer, bushcrafter at Backyard Abundance. Fred offers years of experience as a permaculture designer, Master Gardener, hiker and wild edible forager to help you thrive in the outdoors.
LOCATION
We meet at Harvest Preserve, 1645 N Scott Blvd, Iowa City.
COVID-19
The event is held outside. Masks are optional. We will try to maintain 6' distancing.
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners using grant funding from the Johnson County Community Foundation and the Roy A. Hunt Foundation. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.
