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EAT THE WEEDS – POISON HEMLOCK

Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) is a highly toxic plant that is native to Europe and North Africa and has become naturalized in many parts of the world. It can be difficult to identify, especially when it is young, but here are some key features that can help you recognize it:

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EAT THE WEEDS – GREAT MULLEIN

Great mullein has a long history of medicinal use and has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments. The leaves and flowers of the plant contain a variety of compounds, including saponins, mucilage, and flavonoids, which have medicinal properties.

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The 5 C’s of Survival Gear

The Basic gear you should have to survive the night outdoors. A common mistake most adventures make is heading outdoors without the necessary gear should something go wrong. People get lost, hurt, or stranded in the outdoors all the time and find themselves in life threatening situations because of their failure to prepare.

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Understanding Water Survival

Learn the importance of water survival techniques to survive cold water immursion, sinking vehicle accidents, and floods.

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10 Reasons to Take a Survival Class at TSU

Reasons to learn survival skills are legion, but here are ten to consider before you sign up for a survival class.

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Get Home Bag / Survival Kit

Gear makes things easier so I do still carry items in my car or on my body at all times. Here is a list of the pack contents that I put in my vehicle when I leave for longer trips.

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Why should I take a Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder Class?

I’m not a medic or doctor, why should I take a Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder Class?  If you are here then you are most likely an […]

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Survival Challenge – One Match Fire

Do you ever test your survival skills?  Looking for a way to challenge yourself in a practical way that may be useful in a survival situation?  […]

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Train Like You Play: Why Everyone Needs Their Own Survival Gear

A question I get asked a lot by groups or families, that come out to class together is, “Does everyone need to bring their own gear?  […]

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Americans Are Heading Out Into The Wilderness… Unprepared

Because of technology more Americans are heading out into the wilderness, unprepared.  With Facebook, Instagram and many other social media platforms at your fingertips, people are […]

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Hand Drill Friction Fire

The hand drill friction fire is one of the more difficult fire-making techniques when it comes to starting a fire with nothing but what nature […]

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Traps and Snares

My first video on basic traps and snares. Look for more of these videos soon.

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