What would you do if you got lost in the woods? Guided by Master Naturalist Clare, kids learn outdoor skills from how to build a survival shelter to safely starting a fire. Discover where to find dry kindling and what wood to burn so we can toast some marshmallows. Irvine will provide all the supplies... Read more »
Build your fire skills, whittle, or just enjoy sitting around a fire and chatting. Join Naturalist Clare at our fire pit to practice fire skills such as using a friction fire kit, flint and steel or ferro rod. Try splitting wood with a baton or bring a knife to practice your wood carving. Drop in... Read more »
For thousands of years, until the invention of the match, people started fires with variations of flint and steel. To use this technique participants will first make their own char cloth making kit to take home. Practice first the skill of creating sparks and then the seemingly magical art of creating flame. Age 18+ This... Read more »
Build your fire skills, whittle, or just enjoy sitting around a fire and chatting. Join Naturalist Clare at our fire pit to practice fire skills such as using a friction fire kit, flint and steel or ferro rod. Try splitting wood with a baton or bring a knife to practice your wood carving. Drop in... Read more »
Build your fire skills, whittle, or just enjoy sitting around a fire and chatting. Join Naturalist Clare at our fire pit to practice fire skills such as using a friction fire kit, flint and steel or ferro rod. Try splitting wood with a baton or bring a knife to practice your wood carving. Drop in... Read more »
Learn the purpose and the process of creating a Three Sisters Garden - a tradition that dates back to Maryland's First People. All ages welcome. Instructor: Clare Walker, Master Naturalist & Master Gardener Sunday, May 22nd 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM $8 per person or $25 per family (20% of program fees will be donated to... Read more »
Take an easy hike around Irvine to see the meadow in its late summer glory. Discover how to safely harvest wild plants for both food and medicine as we discuss their uses and benefits. Then relax as we brew teas (hot and iced) to taste as we discuss how to prepare and store leaves, flowers... Read more »
Sadly this program has been canceled due to illness. Learn the art of fire building in a fun and supportive environment. Discover where to find dry wood and tinder even in winter and how to build and start a fire. Try using ferro rods, experiment with everyday fire-starting materials from lip balm to hand sanitizer... Read more »
A unique opportunity to make a large pack basket with basket maker Jeff Gottlieb. This sturdy, functional basket is strong enough for foraging, a trip to the farmers’ market, or to haul your gear along. First time weavers, don’t be daunted by this project! This 2-day class is open to all levels and offers beginners an introduction... Read more »
A unique opportunity to make a large pack basket with basket maker Jeff Gottlieb. This sturdy, functional basket is strong enough for foraging, a trip to the farmers’ market, or to haul your gear along. First time weavers, don’t be daunted by this project! This 2-day class is open to all levels and offers beginners an introduction... Read more »
These beautiful, supremely comfortable, custom fitted moccasins are patterned after the traditional footwear of the Cherokee, Seminole, Creek and other Southeastern tribes. Under the guidance of The Primitive Naturalist Jeff Gottlieb, we will learn how to take measurements of the foot, make a pattern, choose buckskin, lay out the pattern and cut the material. Then the precise stitching... Read more »
These beautiful, supremely comfortable, custom fitted moccasins are patterned after the traditional footwear of the Cherokee, Seminole, Creek and other Southeastern tribes. Under the guidance of The Primitive Naturalist Jeff Gottlieb, we will learn how to take measurements of the foot, make a pattern, choose buckskin, lay out the pattern and cut the material. Then the precise stitching... Read more »
