Adult Survival Skills

Join Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival in this foundational survival class for adults! Got kids? Bring them and sign them up for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1259774602749?aff=oddtdtcreator">KIDS SURVIVAL</a>&nbsp;class at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dancingbearfarmnh.com/about">Dancing Bear Farm</a>&nbsp;at the same time you have your class! Class will cover a wide range of basic survival skills including building a fire, emergency shelters, map &amp; compass, survival kits, wood carving, primitive weapons, foraging, water disinfection, survival psychology, and more! Open to any expereince level, this class will prepare you for your next outdoor adventure. SKILLS COVERED:<ul><li>Knife Use/Sharpening/Safety</li><li>5 Basic Knots</li><li>Fire Building with Modern Tools</li><li>Rabbit Sticks</li><li>Shelter Building with Modern Gear</li><li>Water Disinfection</li><li>Outdoor Clothing Selection</li><li>Foraging Ethics and Guidelines</li><li>How to Build a Survival Kit</li><li>Survival Logistics and Psychology</li><li>Map &amp; Compass</li></ul>REQUIRED MATERIALS:<ul><li><a href="https://www.survivalgear.us/products/owl-eyes-wilderness-student-kits?aff=7">OEWS BASIC, COMPLETE, or ULTIMATE Survival Kit</a>&nbsp;or equivalent. The COMPLETE Kit is most recommended as it has what you need in one package. Each piece of gear has been hand selected by Tim Swanson to fit the needs of Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival's curriculum.</li><li>Appropriate clothing for weather and bugs.</li><li>Water, lunch, and snacks (extra water to extinguish fires).</li><li><a href="https://www.survivalgear.us/products/side-spiral-notebook-gray?aff=7">Notebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.survivalgear.us/products/rite-in-the-rain-all-weather-metal-pen-blue-ink?aff=7">Pen</a>.</li><li>Camping chair or something to sit on.</li></ul>The linked products above are quality and affordable compared to other gear we have tested and OEWS will never recommend gear that we have not tested and approved ourselves. It is important that students dress prepared for weather, especially cold weather. Class is 100% outside and although class is held off-trail in the forest, it will only be held a short walking distance to the parking area. Please bring extra layers, even if you do not think you will need them. If you are interested in a knife design developed by Tim Swanson, the lead instructor, please send a message to Jackson Mills of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/freedom.forge/">Freedom Forge</a>&nbsp;and inquire about The Talon knife. The Talon knife is Tim's idea of a perfect survival knife for the needs of all of our classes and each one is handmade with custom handle and sheath options. They take a few weeks to make so please plan accordingly if you would like your knife to use in class. Depending on custom options, these knives sell for around $200. This class is geared for adults, however mature minors are welcome to join. We do not set an age minimum but rather set a maturity standard. It is up to the parents to decide if they feel their child or teen is mature enough for a 6 hour survival class. All students are expected to maintain a level of respect for all students and carry themselves as individuals. If you feel your child will be interruptive to the flow of class, or hinder your independent learning, this class will not be for them and we encourage you to look at our children's survival classes, which are specifically structured for kids. Students below the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The ticket price covers the cost of 1 student, regardless of age. Camping is availabel at the farm for $10 a night. Please reach out to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dancingbearfarmnh.com/about">Dancing Bear Farm</a>&nbsp;if you would like to camp out. This class will be taught by Tim Swanson, founder and lead instructor or Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival. For more information, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.owleyeswilderness.com/calendar">owleyeswilderness.com</a>. Tent camping is available for $10/site for the weekend. Email dancingbearfarmnh@gmail.com to reserve a camp site.

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Children's Survival Workshop

Join Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival in this survival class for kids! Hosted by<a href="https://www.dancingbearfarmnh.com/about">&nbsp;Dancing Bear Farm</a>. There is no age minimum or maximum (this is not an adult class, but parents are welcome to join in for free, or may choose to sign up for our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1259772315909?aff=oddtdtcreator">ADULT SURVIVAL CLASS</a>&nbsp;going on during that day), but students must be able to hold a knife and carve. Usually 7 and up is best. Each class, every student will go home with what they worked on (and hopefully finished in class). This class is Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival's basic class for children. All experience levels are welcome. This is a very popular class and will equip your child with basic and foundational wilderness skills. SKILLS COVERED:<ul><li>Knife Use/Sharpening/Safety</li><li>Fire Building with Modern Tools</li><li>Debris Shelter Building</li><li>Outdoor Clothing Selection</li><li>How to Build a Survival Kit</li><li>Signaling for Rescue</li></ul>RECOMMENDED GEAR FOR CLASS:<ul><li><a href="https://www.survivalgear.us/products/owl-eyes-wilderness-student-kits?variant=43712333644081&amp;aff=7">OEWS Basic Kit or Complete Kit</a></li><li>Water and snacks</li><li>Appropriate clothing for weather and bugs</li></ul>Parents may choose to sign up for our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1259772315909?aff=oddtdtcreator">ADULT SURVIVAL CLASS</a>&nbsp;from 9-3 the same day. Dancing Bear Farm will have a program in the morning for kids, sign your kids up to both this class and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dancingbearfarmnh.com/calendar/herbalism-101-for-kids-and-their-grownups">MORNING HERBALISM CLASS</a>.&nbsp; For more information on Owl eyes Wilderness Survival, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.owleyeswilderness.com/calendar">owleyeswilderness.com</a>

Herbalism 101 for Kids

Herbalism 101 For Kids Instructor: Fatima Grace of Vermont Green Dwelling Homestead &amp; Micro-Apothecary Ages 6 and up with their grownup In this introductory herbalism class students learn how to identify plants using the 5 senses in a harvest walk, study the Materia Medica field guide, and harvest plants to make an oil and a pot of tea.  Learn the uses of plants as food, medicine, and for wellness.  Identify plants by taste, smell, touch, colors/shapes  Harvest and collect plants from the farm  Use a field guide/Materia Medica that you will then take home  Make Plant Oils  Make and taste an Herbal Tea  Make a Harvest Bag to take home The registration fee of $40 covers one child and one adult. Materials fee of $15 can be paid directly to the instructor on the day of the class.

DIY Salves

Salve Making Workshop Infusing Oils with herbs, making Salves for Wellness, Remedies &amp; Beauty. Instructor: Fatima Grace Vermont Green Dwelling Apothecary In this workshop we will harvest herbs and medicinal plants around the farm that we will then use to make our own salves to take home. We will discuss the ratios of herb to oil when infusing in a jar, as well as the ratios of fresh vs. dried herbs and ratio of beeswax to oil for making a salve. Learn traditional plants for first aid uses, insect bites &amp; wound healing as well as skin care &amp; anti-aging then forage for those plants around the farm Each ticket admits 1 adult. Children ages 6+ attend for free, 1 child/adult ticket. $45 plus $12 materials fee/ticket Materials fee can be paid directly to the instructor on the day of the class

Fresh Leaf Indigo Dyeing

Experience the magic of dyeing with fresh Japanese indigo (Persicaria tinctoria) leaves straight from the garden! While the world of natural dyeing can be quite complex, this method of dyeing is simple and accessible for crafters interested in learning a quick indigo application and gardeners hoping to grow Japanese indigo at home. Students will learn how to achieve a range of green-blue shades from fresh leaves on protein fibers, as well as other traditional methods of extracting color from indigo-bearing plants. We will discuss fabric preparation, the chemistry behind the aqua blues attained, and strategies to preserve these unique hues. We will experiment with various methods of application such as fresh leaf pounding (hapazome) and creating resist patterns with clamps and ties. Everyone will leave with 2 silk bandanas and a wool yarn sample. $75 workshop registration $10 materials cost paid day of Ages 16+ Berkley Heath is a natural dyer and printmaker fascinated by the sources and history of art materials. With a formal education and work background in ecological design and organic agriculture, she began growing dye plants nearly ten years ago and since then has cultivated a dye garden every year, processing the plants throughout the season into dyes, pigments, and inks to use in her work. Her work is grounded in these seasonal processes at her home in rural New Hampshire: spending time seeding, tending to plants, harvesting and making art materials as well as studying and experimenting with traditional surface design techniques with natural dyes on cloth. Natural dyeing is an incredible confluence of so many of her interests, from plant biology and organic chemistry, to design and ethnobotany, and she feels passionate about sharing this craft with others. She teaches workshops at craft schools and farms across New England, including Snow Farm in Williamsburg, MA and Sanborn Mills Farm in Sanbornton, NH. She believes that physical interaction with the landscape facilitates a sense of place, wellbeing, and stewardship of our natural world. <a href="https://www.berkleysierra.com/">https://www.berkleysierra.com/</a>

Garden Grown and Foraged Natural Dyes

In this introductory workshop, we’ll explore the world of natural dyes using plants from our gardens and foraged from the fields and forests at Dancing Bear Farm. We’ll be working with the two types of natural fibers: cellulose (which includes cotton, linen, hemp, etc) and protein (silk, wool, etc) and covering fiber preparation, mordanting, dyeing, and finishing processes. Participants will make sample cards with different fiber types from each plant dye, learning how to take accurate, detailed notes to inform future projects. Students will also have the chance to dye a cotton bandana their color of choice. Come discover the wide array of natural colors that are easily grown in the garden and foraged from the landscape. We’ll be working with several easily grown and foraged dye plants including staghorn sumac, weld, sulfur cosmos, coreopsis, traditional madder and wild madder, marigolds, and hollyhocks. This workshop is hands-on, come ready to get a little messy in the garden and dye area! This is a two day workshop. Morning refreshments and lunches will be provided both days. Participants will learn:<ul><li>How to scour protein and cellulose fibers for dyeing</li><li>Mordanting with alum sulfate and alum acetate</li><li>Three main natural dye groups and how to identify their sources (including tannins for tans and browns, flavonoids for yellows and oranges, and anthraquinones for reds, pinks, oranges, and purples)</li><li>Identifying dye materials in the field and garden</li><li>Cultivating and preparing garden-grown and foraged dye plants</li><li>Making a dye vat from fresh and dried plant materials (roots, leaves, and flowers)</li><li>Modifying colors with iron after-bath</li></ul>Participant fee: $180 plus a $20 materials fee Overnight camping accomodations are available for $10/tentsite. Ages 16+ Berkley Heath is a natural dyer and printmaker fascinated by the sources and history of art materials. With a formal education and work background in ecological design and organic agriculture, she began growing dye plants nearly ten years ago and since then has cultivated a dye garden every year, processing the plants throughout the season into dyes, pigments, and inks to use in her work. Her work is grounded in these seasonal processes at her home in rural New Hampshire: spending time seeding, tending to plants, harvesting and making art materials as well as studying and experimenting with traditional surface design techniques with natural dyes on cloth. Natural dyeing is an incredible confluence of so many of her interests, from plant biology and organic chemistry, to design and ethnobotany, and she feels passionate about sharing this craft with others. She teaches workshops at craft schools and farms across New England, including Snow Farm in Williamsburg, MA and Sanborn Mills Farm in Sanbornton, NH. She believes that physical interaction with the landscape facilitates a sense of place, wellbeing, and stewardship of our natural world. <a href="https://www.berkleysierra.com/">https://www.berkleysierra.com/</a> Tent camping is available for $10/site. Email dancingbearfarmnh@gmail.com to reserve a campsite

Poultry Processing Workshop

Join us for a hands-on poultry processing workshop at Dancing Bear Farm, where you will have the chance to learn how to process chickens from slaughter to packaging! Each participant will go home with a freshly processed, pasture-raised chicken. This class is suitable for complete beginners as well as those looking to brush up their processing skills. Ages 12+ are welcome to join in. At Dancing Bear Farm we raise Freedom Ranger chickens on pasture. Our birds are able to range free during the day and are kept in shelters at night. Our shelters are moveable by hand, allowing us to move the birds to forage on fresh pasture each day. Participants will have the chance to visit our poultry pasture. Included in this three hour class:<ul><li>Tips to raise meat chickens on pasture: shelter, feed, pasture rotation, predator protection, and more</li><li>Learn how to use the tools and equipment needed for an efficient processing day</li><li>Hands-on practice with all aspects of chicken processing: humane slaughter, scalding and plucking, removal of internal organs, and packaging for freezer storage</li><li>Navigating federal and state (NH) regulations around processing and sale of poultry</li><li>Participants will be able to take home their whole, bagged bird at the end of the class</li></ul>Knives will be provided but we welcome you to bring your own if you wish. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy and closed-toed shoes. Bring a cooler with ice to bring home your processed chicken.

Intro to Draft Horse Basics

Jay Fisher of Long View Farm will guide us through a weekend of learning about draft horse care, safety, gear, and driving. Participants will be able to independently harness a horse and practice driving by the end of the course. No prior horse experience is required. Friday:&nbsp;Evening Social and introduction to draft horse philosophy. Appetizers provided, we invite you to bring a potluck dish and byob. Saturday:&nbsp;Basics of horse communication, care, harnessing, and driving. Participants will each have a chance to practice harnessing and driving. Morning refreshments and lunch provided. Sunday:&nbsp;Lingering questions, hoof care, and more hands on experience. Morning refreshments and lunch provided. See the agenda for more details Course cost:&nbsp;$165/participant. A $50 deposit is due at registration. The remaining $115 can be paid day-of by cash or check. Tent camping at Dancing Bear Farm is available for an additional $10/site. Email dancingbearfarmnh@gmail.com to reserve a campsite.

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The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

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S3 (A): trending experiences

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Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

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Experiences

Adult Survival Skills

Children's Survival Workshop

Children's Survival Workshop

Herbalism 101 for Kids

DIY Salves

Fresh Leaf Indigo Dyeing

Garden Grown and Foraged Natural Dyes

Poultry Processing Workshop

Intro to Draft Horse Basics