So many of us have become accustomed to the convenience of electricity that we’ve forgotten how to get along without it.
Picture a world where humans exist, like all other living things, in balance. Where there is no separation between 'human' and 'wild'. Unlearn, Rewild boldly envisions such a world, probing deeply into the cultural constraints on our ability to lead truly sustainable lives and offering real, tangible tools to move toward another way of living, seeing and thinking.Part philosophical treatise, part hard-core survival guide, this unique and thoroughly unconventional manual blends philosophy with a detailed introduction to a rich assortment of endangered traditional living skills, including: Harvesting and preparing unconventional proteins Feral food preservation Dealing responsibly with waste Natural methods of birth control Tanning and processing animal skins. Lyrical, humorous, surprising, enlightening and thought-provoking by turns, Unlearn, Rewild is essential reading for those who wish to heal themselves and the earth, live gracefully into the future primitive and experience their wildest dreams.
It is a clear, useable, practical handbook. It provides basic information and instructions on widely ranging subjects falling under the loose guidelines of self-reliance, a sustainable future for our planet, and primitive living skills that could come in handy if you should someday find yourself and family deprived of modern conveniences.
Attainable Sustainable: the lost art of self-reliant living. This book is full of easy tips and tricks to achieve a self-reliant life.
How did primitive potters harvest clay? People have been making pottery for millennia, and convenient hobby shops have only been a thing for a few decades at best. Before that, people harvested their own clay
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Many plant fibers can be used to make cordage. Here I'll demonstrate how to process different kinds of plant fibers from the inner bark of t...
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If you've ever tried to catch wild game with your bare hands you already know that the ability to hunt at a distance can mean the difference between a meal and disappointment. Most of the
Please view the photos below. The notes on the photos describe what we have done. I hope you enjoy our photos. A view of our garden early summer. We got a late start because this part of the garden was torn up for utility work in the Spring. Check out Construction Kid by clicking above. It is a wonderful kids movie where Sawyer, a 5-year old, learns to build a house from grading the site and concrete work all the way through framing and finish work. He has lots of help from real contractors along the way! Our hoop house allows us to grow cool season vegetables nearly year round. An easy to build hoop house. Cool season carrots, kale, chard, lettuce and spinach mid-summer. Asparagus, tomatoes, peppers, tomatillos, and huckleberries mid-summer. Notice the grapes, strawberries, blackberries, huckleberries and blueberries around the garden. Our simple 4' fence with 6' posts allows for grape growing and rabbit control. The 6' height of the top wire keeps the deer out and the 2" x 4" welded wire fence fabric keeps the rabbits out. A big help comes from our dog run area being on 2 sides of the garden to scare away any critters that might otherwise be able to penetrate the garden fortress.
How did primitive potters harvest clay? People have been making pottery for millennia, and convenient hobby shops have only been a thing for a few decades at best. Before that, people harvested their own clay
20 primitive skills we should all start learning highlights essential pioneer and survival skills that will help you survive any environment.
by Todd Walker Which word in the title lured you to this article? That’s a rhetorical question really. Whatever the reason, thanks for reading! We’re not analyzing all the different lab…
In a previous post I showed you how to obtain tendons from a deer leg . Today I'll show you how to process one so as to make sewing thread a...
Imagining a life without electricity, running water, or fast food deliveries might seem like stepping back in time, but the reality is, the pioneers were onto something. In a world that's grown increasingly conscious of sustainability and self-sufficiency, reacquainting ourselves with pioneer items not only provides a sense of historical continuity - but could also offer some pretty incredible benefits.
If you've ever tried to catch wild game with your bare hands you already know that the ability to hunt at a distance can mean the difference between a meal and disappointment. Most of the
This How To…. lays out some simple steps to make a bark sheath for a knife. I have also used this method to make a quiver for my arrows and with a sightly different method you can easily make…
This preparedness survival skills lessons for kids day long event was a successful in exploring different primitive skills such as fire making, water gathering, wild food foraging and much more.
Looking for some home remedies you can try while living off the grid or trying to self-sufficient. Try these primitive sun block methods and burn remedies.
When SHTF, your survival boils down to how well you're prepared, but your preparation goes down the drain if you don't know these primitive survival skills.
Beaver Hide in a Frame In this post I will show you how to tan a beaver hide using the dry-scrape method so we can preserve the hair a...
Looking for ways to be self-reliant? Check out "54 Self-Reliant Living Tips" for ways to get started today! #selfsufficiency
by Todd Walker School is out for summer. Here’s a look in the rear view mirror at our first year of Project Based Learning at RISE Academy. Our students and staff wish to thank each of you fo…
Pine needles can be used for a variety of ailments, as food, for making crafts, and even in the garden. Let us teach you 8 ways to use pine needles.
Freecycle Today! Learn more about Recyclable Products and DIY Videos on how to re-purpose just about any recycled item you want.
Self Sufficient Living is a great way to make sure your family is prepared for anything. Don't miss these Tips For Self Sufficient Living that are easy to do!
Find my homesteading posts here. I raise farm animals for meat, egg, and milk production and I love creating and building. I hope that you'll learn something new!
Learn these 8 tips to live like the pioneers and Pa Ingalls from the Little House Books. Make sure you have these essential life skills down.
by Todd Walker Humans have employed six simple machines throughout history to reduce the amount of work required for tasks. Of these six, my favorite for outdoor self-reliance is the sexy and sleek…
20 primitive skills we should all start learning highlights essential pioneer and survival skills that will help you survive any environment.
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Learn the most important primitive bushcraft skills with these 10 projects, builds and structures that don't require tools or technology.
Folded Bark Baskets Folded bark baskets are strong and easy to make. They can be made from a variety of trees that have an inner bark t...
Week 4 of the Alderleaf Wilderness Certification Program included making survival containers for water purification and staying overnight in group survival shelters.
Primitive Technology demonstrates how to build a round hut using palm thatch and mud walls. He built the round hut to replace a damaged A-frame hut built
I am a big fan of the bow and arrow for a variety of reasons, and I personally think that anyone who has an interest in primitive survival skills or modern
