Bushcraft Los Angeles

To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/survival-skills-intensive-2/) Here’s a chance to practice all of the basic skills that are considered the essential skills. We will do a little bit of everything, and try to keep hiking to a minimum. Knowledge of plants and their many uses is a critical skill that relates to every other skill. You will learn how to identify key plants, and how to use them for food, medicine, fire-making, cordage, and more. Fire-making is an essential survival skill, and you should always have a few ways to make fire. On this class, you will practice primitive fire-making, as well as cooking, and water purification. Along the way, you will learn about emergency shelters, how to make cordage, and more. A great day to get into the mountains with like-minded people. Location details sent upon registration. Bring a bowl, knife, and water. $75 ($55 for seniors and students)

5 attendees

MIDDAY GOURD WORKSHOP — a Bushcraft skill!

Thu, Dec 3, 8:00 PM

Note: Hahamongna is our field office. Please register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/midday-gourd-workshop/) to attend and for exact location. LEARN THE ART OF CREATING A CUP, BOWL, PLATE, OR SCOOP FROM THE HARD-SHELLED ORNAMENTAL GOURD In this mid-day class, you will take a dried gourd and learn all the steps to turning it into a beautiful and functional plate, or bowl, or canteen, or even a scoop. We’ll bring the tools you need, but if you have saws, files or rasps, bring them. It’s not that hard to make a good functional gourd. We used to each make one before a week at Dirttime, and then if we cut it just right, we’d have a dish, and a bowl. Bushcraft skills? Survival Skill? Whatever you call it, it’s a great skill, and a great opportunity to meet with like-minded people. $45 ($30 students/seniors)

2 attendees

THANKSGIVING SEASON — WILD FOOD COOKING WORKSHOP

Sat, Nov 21, 6:00 PM

From The Crafty Collective (Monrovia Arts N'Scraps)

To attend and for exact location, register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/thanksgiving-season-wild-food-cooking-workshop/) # THANKSGIVING SEASON — WILD FOOD COOKING WORKSHOP — INCLUDING ACORN PROCESSING November 21 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm $45.00 – $65.00 Saturday, November 21, 10 a.m. WILD FOOD COOKING WORKSHOP Join us as we do a short walk to forage wild foods that are in season, and learn how to recognize what is available now. We’ll then gather and prepare the various wild foods, along with some that we have brought, including ACORNS. You will work together to create a salad, a soup, an egg dish, acorn pancakes, tea, and some sort of desert items. We’ll have mushrooms if we find any. It’s worth noting that when the first peoples of Hahamongna lived here, they relied on the plant and animal life for their sustenance. You will just be getting a small taste of what that would have been like. And it is worth noting that the majority of the wild foods that are available today are mostly European invasive plants, plants that the first peoples would not have had. Bring your notebook and camera, and bring your water and bowl. This is not a spectator sport, so be prepared to process greens, make the fire, and cook. $65 ($45 for seniors and students)

2 attendees

Scrapbooking/Papercrafting

Sat, Nov 21, 4:00 PM

5.0

• What we'll do ...A place for you to digitally or traditionally scrapbook or any paper crafting, or any crafting you would like to do in the space provided for you. You are not required to stay the whole time, come for a few hours. It's a great time to give those WIP's some attention or finish! • What to bring You need to bring your own supplies. No additional supplies will be provided. • Important to know Due to limited space, please RSVP. You will be provided with a chair and a 4X3 table space. Bring your own Hotspot if you need to use the internet. Voluntary potluck. This monthly event is free of charge.

7 attendees

LUNCHTIME CANDLE MAKING

Thu, Nov 19, 8:00 PM

To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-candle-making/) November 12 @ 12:00 am $30.00 – $45.00 November 12, noon til 2 p.m. We will make candles using molds and dipping. This is a great opportunity to see what is involved in making your own candles. We will also show a simple slush lamp. Note: Hahamongna is our field office, please register for exact location.

From South Pasadena Craft Circle

Craft Night at Burden of Proof

Wed, Dec 2, 2:00 AM

**December Craft Night: Show & Tell ✨** This month, we’re celebrating what we’ve made. Bring a project to share: a finished piece, a work in progress, a happy accident, or the thing you swore you’d finish three winters ago. Knitting, sewing, paintings, embroidery, weaving, whatever your hands have been up to this year. Tell us how it came together, mistakes you made, or just why you love it. There’s no judging and no pressure to have something polished. This is a night to admire each other’s work, swap stories, and remember how much we’ve made together this year. And because a celebration needs something sweet, we’ll have a gorgeous cake by [alebrije_dulce](https://www.instagram.com/alebrije_dulce/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet) to share, plus vegan and gluten-free treats so everyone gets a bite. RSVP on [Luma](https://luma.com/user/SoftSeduction)

7 attendees

LUNCHTIME PLANT WALKABOUT

Thu, Nov 12, 8:00 PM

From Los Angeles Hiking Group

Note: Hahamongna is our field office. Please register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-candle-making-workshop/) to attend and for exact class location Come take a walk in the canyon, learning about the bounty of nature’s flora. We will see natives and non-natives and explore this unique part of the Arroyo Seco south of the bridge. We’ll see wild herbs, native plants, and more. A short walk, getting out in nature, and connecting with the skills of our ancestors. We will see many of our native plants, and also many of the introduced non-natives.

3 attendees

BIKEPACKING: Ventura to Carpinteria SB overnighter

Sat, Nov 14, 5:00 PM

From Southern California Outdoor Adventurers on Meetup.com

**This is a repeat of our most popular and easiest of bicycle camping trips, at only 21 miles each way, with very little elevation gain.** **E-bikes are allowed on this trip.** **>>>We meet here at 9am:** **Ventura Beach Bike Trail Entrance** **900 San Pedro Street, Ventura, Ca.** **There’s plenty of parking on residential streets. Do not park in the beach parking lot.** **Hiker/ Biker group campsite costs $10 per person. There are picnic tables, fire pits, flush toilets, and showers.** **The campground is located smack in the middle of town, walking distance to many fast food joints, restaurants, and markets.** **You can also pack your own camp meals and prepare your meals at camp.** **More details to follow within the next few hours…**

6 attendees

Informational Posting-Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure

Thu, Nov 26, 7:00 AM

**INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY-See Website** **[www.wildernesstravelcourse.org](http://www.wildernesstravelcourse.org/)** Dear Group Members, particularly the recent swell of new, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start members: There is a great Sierra Club opportunity that is about to begin….an opportunity that only happens one time each year and it is one of the best outdoor learning experiences the Sierra Club has to offer. This is the Angeles Chapter Wilderness Travel Course (WTC). Some of you have taken the course and are now leaders and/or knowledgeable hikers. For those of you who have not, enrollment in WTC is something you should consider now. The Wilderness Travel Course helps build outdoor skills so hikers can be safe in the backcountry. The course runs for ten weeks and includes four field trips (two one day and two weekend outings). Students learn map and compass navigation skills for competent hiking off-trail, snow travel, rock scrambling techniques, first aid, nutrition and lots more. The course is followed by unforgettable experience backpacking trips, most of which take place in the High Sierra, Sequoia and Yosemite during the summer months. WTC moves you from being a day hiker to a more serious adventurer. You will acquire skills in trip planning, preparation, equipment and wilderness safety to take you into the backcountry in all seasons, beyond roads and trails with new friends that share your interest in the outdoors. Again, the course runs only one time each year and takes place in Southern California in four locations as follows: West Los Angeles (Wednesdays beginning Jan 6th;Orange County (Tuesdays beginning Jan 12th) Long Beach/South Bay (Wednesdays beginning January 20th); San Gabriel Valley (Tuesdays beginning Jan 26th); The four geographic areas fill up well in advance of the class start date so register early. **FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE GO TO: www.wildernesstravelcourse.org**

From 20s & 30s Section of Sierra Club (Angeles Chapter)

Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure

Sat, Nov 28, 7:00 AM

**INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY-See Website at** **[www.wildernesstravelcourse.org](http://www.wildernesstravelcourse.org/)** Dear Group Members, particularly the recent swell of new, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start members: There is a great Sierra Club opportunity that is about to begin….an opportunity that only happens one time each year and it is one of the best outdoor learning experiences the Sierra Club has to offer. This is the Angeles Chapter Wilderness Travel Course (WTC). Some of you have taken the course and are now leaders and/or knowledgeable hikers. For those of you who have not, enrollment in WTC is something you should consider now. The Wilderness Travel Course helps build outdoor skills so hikers can be safe in the backcountry. The course runs for ten weeks and includes four field trips (two one day and two weekend outings). Students learn map and compass navigation skills for competent hiking off-trail, snow travel, rock scrambling techniques, first aid, nutrition and lots more. The course is followed by unforgettable experience backpacking trips, most of which take place in the High Sierra, Sequoia and Yosemite during the summer months. WTC moves you from being a day hiker to a more serious adventurer. You will acquire skills in trip planning, preparation, equipment and wilderness safety to take you into the backcountry in all seasons, beyond roads and trails with new friends that share your interest in the outdoors. Again, the course runs only one time each year and takes place in Southern California in four locations as follows: West Los Angeles (Wednesdays beginning Jan 6th;Orange County (Tuesdays beginning Jan 12th) Long Beach/South Bay (Wednesdays beginning January 20th); San Gabriel Valley (Tuesdays beginning Jan 26th); The four geographic areas fill up well in advance of the class start date so register early. **FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE GO TO: www.wildernesstravelcourse.org**

From Los Angeles - Bucket List Group Travel

Finland – Arctic Adventure with Northern Lights & Glass Igloo

Tue, Nov 10, 3:00 AM

Time to get check another bucket list destination Finland. Join the group to explore Lapland thoroughly and experience the natural beauty of the Arctic, the Northern Lights, the ice, and the snow! Let’s experience the fun of the Arctic outdoor adventures and taste the authentic Arctic cuisine! Signup here: [https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/finland-arctic-adventure-with-northern-lights-glass-igloo/](https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/finland-arctic-adventure-with-northern-lights-glass-igloo/) Itinerary Day01 Arrival Rovaniemi - Northern Lights Day02 Ranua Wildlife Park - Northern Lights Day03 Luosto Amethyst Mine & Northern Lights Day04 Snowshoeing - Ice Fishing - Snowmobile with Aurora Day05 Husky - Reindeer Farm - Santa Village - Ice Floating Day06 Snow Hotel - Arctic Circle - Glass igloo Day07 Rovaniemi Departure Day08 CAMP GREY TO PUERTO NATALES Price: $3990 pp (Double Occupancy) $4990 pp (Single Occupancy) Inclusions Price Includes * Airport/train station transfer on the first and last day * 5 nights in hotel accommodation * 1 night stay at Glass Igloo * Professional guide in English for the activities * 6 breakfasts * All the activities and transfers as per the itinerary Price Excludes * International flights (From/to home) * Tips * Personal Expenses * Travel Insurance * Visa For detailed itinerary follow the link below: [https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/finland-arctic-adventure-with-northern-lights-glass-igloo/](https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/finland-arctic-adventure-with-northern-lights-glass-igloo/) ——————————————————— Questions?? Text or Call: 2023787696: Himanshu

From Los Angeles Mycological Society -- LA's Mushroom Club

LAMS General Meeting

Tue, Nov 17, 3:30 AM

Speaker: Ethan Saso **Program: “Klados: Democratizing Identification for Community Scientists”** Community science is very good at recruiting observers, but prospective naturalists often hit a wall of inaccessibility when trying to identify what they find. The existing resources for this process can be expensive, out of print, out of date, or just too dense to be digested by a newcomer to the field. Klados, a community science platform for identification resources, provides a free alternative built on structured morphological data and designed to remove barriers to entry. This talk will examine what features and techniques we use to differentiate species, how taxonomists already think in machine-readable terms, and how structuring morphology can provide holistic resources for identification. More information about LAMS events, including a biography of the speaker, is available on the [LAMS Calendar](https://lamushrooms.org/events/) page. Directions to the community center are on the [LAMS Locations](https://lamushrooms.org/locations/) page.

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