Owl Class – The Harry Potter School of Bushcraft
As I drifted off to sleep, I heard a great horned owl call in the distance “hoo-h’HOO-hoo-hoo.” I listened intently, wanting to confirm what I had heard. The house … Continue Reading →
Category: Parent’s Corner
Sharing nature with children
Happy Thanksgiving, Indigethanx, and a Turkey Story
I want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! The holiday celebrates the fall harvest, the change of seasons, and generosity. It allows us to take a moment from … Continue Reading →
You’re no Ray Mears, and Here’s Why!
Ray Mears is one of the foremost bushcraft experts in the world, and you’re not. Neither am I. Through his numerous television programs Ray takes viewers on wonderful … Continue Reading →
The Missing Arm of William Waddell
I am helping with a fun Halloween event that you may want to attend. Each year around this time, Big Basin Redwoods State Park presents, The Missing Arm of William … Continue Reading →
John Rae – Has a Wrong been Righted?
John Rae, the arctic explorer who found the last piece of the Northwest Passage is being honored with a plaque in Westminster Abbey. A Good Man Unjustly Maligned … Continue Reading →
Wilderness First Aid and the Duty of Care to Yourself
Before there was medicine, there was “wilderness medicine”… – Buck Tilton, Wilderness First Responder: How to Recognize, Treat, and Prevent Emergencies in the Backcountry, Globe Pequot, 2004 … Continue Reading →
Turn Acorns into Spinning Tops in just 10 Minutes (Children’s Toys)
Do you want to be a hit with your children? To delight your grandson or granddaughter? To be popular with the neighborhood kids? Bushcraft can help you do … Continue Reading →
People Rescue Bear Cubs (Video)
After discussing the recent mountain lion attack, I thought I’d share a more heartening human/animal interaction. This video has been on the Internet for several years. I like it … Continue Reading →
Mountain Lion Attacks Six Year Old Boy
Sunday afternoon, a six-year-old boy was attacked by a mountain lion. The boy and his family were hiking a popular trail in nearby Picchetti Open Space Preserve in … Continue Reading →
Twisted, Tangled, Trapped and Rattling!
WildCare runs a hospital and rehabilitation center for sick and injured wildlife in San Rafael, California. Their telephone hotline helps concerned members of the public deal with wildlife emergencies. WildCare is … Continue Reading →