All Ages Classes
Walking Stick: Forgotten Tool of the Woods – with Paul Christopher
Discover the versatility of the walking stick, an often-overlooked but invaluable tool for stability, defense, and survival in the wilderness.
AR Survival (Always Ready) – with Paul Christopher
A practical, hands-on course designed to equip you with essential survival skills, mindset, and preparedness strategies for any situation.
Wilderness First Aid – with Becky Christopher
Have you ever wondered what to do if you face an emergency or injury while in the outdoors? Come learn basic first aid skills and how to care for yourself as well as others. Becky has 23 years experience in Emergency Medicine as well as being Certified in Wilderness First Aid. She will teach you about Burns, how to stop the bleeding, hypothermia, hyperthermia, as well as other injuries you might face in the wilderness and how to handle them.
Class – with John Galloway
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Class – with Jess Shankle
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Trail Cooking: Food, Gear, Tips & Tricks – with Wendall Adams
Join Wendell Adams, the Prepared Wanderer, for an immersive class on Trail Cooking: Food, Gear, Tips & Tricks. Learn how to plan and prepare delicious meals in the great outdoors using efficient gear and simple techniques. Whether you’re a seasoned backpacker or new to bushcraft, Wendell will share practical insights on meal planning, cooking methods, and essential tools to elevate your trail-side dining experience. Get ready to fuel your adventures with confidence and creativity!
Class – with Wanda Priday
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Blacksmithing Demonstration – with Gene of No 8 Forge
Experience the art of traditional blacksmithing in this live demonstration, where you’ll witness metal being forged, shaped, and crafted using age-old techniques.
Knapsack / Rucksack / Backpack – with Blackie Thomas
A talk on how we scale up and scale down to fit the needs or our outdoor adventures. I will show how all 3 can work together and well as ways to choose which one is best for you.
Haversack and Bedroll Camping – with Dakota of the Woods
In this class we cover how to adequately camping in this way while still being effective and comfortable in most conditions. As well as avoiding climate that don’t facilitate this setup.
Pole lathe set up and use – with Nathan Jenkins
Come join the bodging bigfoot, the multi talented, entertaining creator and owner of the bodging bigfoot youtube channel as he sets up his pole lathe. Nathan will explain the parts, how they go together, and allow folks a chance to use one.
Moving heavy objects with simple machines – with Madison Poole
Our pioneer ancestors lived in pretty austere conditions while settling and living in the country, yet they managed to build fantastic structures. Before that, several cultures around the world built massive structures using stone and wood that weighed several tons. They did it all without electricity, hydraulics and other modern tools we use to build with today. Join Madison as she shares a glimpse into using simple machines to increase mechanical advantage so you can lift, roll and move objects that would otherwise be far to heavy to move. The concepts will be given on much lighter materials so safety is not a concern, and this is going to be a hands on class where attendees get to help build, and use the different tools created.
How to be ‘Murican – with Madison Poole
Of all the things they teach in school now they do not teach our rights. Our school system casually skips over what it means to be an American. In this class Madison will go over our rights, give a bit of history and teach how to stand up for your rights, who you really are and who the government thinks you are, and how to live so you don’t have to worry about the government interference in your private life. Learn why you are compelled to comply, why you think there is a two tiered justice system and how to become invisible to the government.
Youth Classes
Kid’s Bug Hunt – with Joe Flowers
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Workshops (Multi-hour, may require a small fee paid on site)
AtlAtl Make & Take – with Wanda Priday
Come ready to carve your own AtlAtl to take home! You may bring your own straight branch to class or use materials provided by the instructor. Wanda will demonstrate 2 different ways to create an AtlAtl, one using a straight branch and another using the “V” section. Some of the best woods to make an AtlAtl out of are Osage Orange, Oak, Ash, Elderberry, Western Juniper and Hazelnut, but in reality any wood will do. An overview of various styles and the peoples who have created and used AtlAtls throughout world history will be given. The second half of class will be practicing with your new Atlatl on the archery range. The instructor will have a variety of arrows available to try your hand!
***Bring a carving knife to the workshop. Instructor will have a few to lend. Basic knife and carving skills recommended. Instructor will give a brief overview of safe knife practices to the class. Kids under 18 must be accompanied by an adult to class.***
Bushcraft Engineering & Machines – with Adam Frye
Part 1 – An introduction to the tools of the trade and then the characteristics of the different natural materials that we’ll be using to build.
Part 2 – Then the class will be led to build several simple tools from natural materials.
Part 3 – Ending with an introduction to Adam’s personal favorite….Bushcraft Machines.
Basketweaving Workshop – with Rachol Logan
Have you ever been out foraging and stumbled across a beautiful patch of mushrooms but didn’t have anything to collect them in? I know I have, and that’s what inspired me to learn the art of basket weaving.
Join me for a hands on learning experience!In my class I will show you the step by step process. we will be weaving simple baskets from foraged honeysuckle vines. Take your foraging to the next level!
There are ten openings for ten dollars a person. Paid in person at the event.
Events
Trade Blanket
For 2025 we will be holding a “swap meet” style trade blanket on Saturday evening. All are welcome to meet in the pavilion with their gear to offer up for trade and barter. All relevant wares are welcome from store bought to hand crafts, vintage to brand new.
