JULY 2008
"The 'bow and drill' fire to the wilderness skills
enthusiast is like the 'Eskimo roll' to the kayaker, or
like 'riding a bike' to a child; it is an important skill,
very usefull, but often frustrating to learn. In
accomplishing this challenge, you realize that your world
has just been broadened. Like a child who can now ride a
bike across town, the outdoor enthusiast can now make fire
if matches fail or get lost. Lastly, there is a connection
to nature you attain by learning these sorts of skills,
part of which require an advanced knowledge of the
surroundings.
Beware, this skill should be practiced in various contexts
before you rely on it. In support of this, I once heard a
primitive skills enthusiast on t.v. state that:
people who do NOT know how to make a bow and drill fire,
occaisionally forget their matches. People who know how to
make a bow and drill fire NEVER forget their
matches.
That stated, as your skills progress, going back to
starting fires with matches will seem exceedingly easy."
~Chad Clifford
Sunday, July 6 - Saturday, July 12:
Coyote
Trails School of Nature:
Fox Naturalist
Monday,
July 7- Friday, July 11:
Earth
Art! Day camp for youth ages 7-13
(Enroll early, space limited.)
Thursday, July 10- Saturday, July 12:
Empowerment Weekend (Business Group)
Thursday 4 PM - 9 PM: Labyrinth CLOSED TO PUBLIC
Friday & Saturday: Ropes
Sunday, July 13 - Saturday, July 19:
Coyote
Trails School of Nature:
Fox Trail Adventure
Introductory class for ages 10-70+ (entire families
encouraged).
Saturday,
July 19 & Sunday, July 20:
NEW!
Teen Workshop
Use of Park and high challange course elements.
More Info. T.B.A. in January 2008
Sunday,
July 20 - Saturday, July 26:
Coyote
Trails School of Nature:
Bear Trail
A fast paced advanced skills class for teens and families
Thursday,
July 31- Saturday, Aug. 2:
Empowerment Weekend (Business Group)
Thursday 4 PM - 9 PM: Labyrinth CLOSED TO PUBLIC
Friday & Saturday: Ropes