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The Survival University offers our community of outdoor adventurers a robust library of training material through our Survival Blog. We believe in passing on our knowledge to empower students with a wealth of information that we find relevant to learning.
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What’s Growing Out There – Usnea (Old Man’s Beard)
That pale beard hanging from a branch has a story worth slowing down for. Meet Colorado’s Usnea lichens, learn the central cord clue and common lookalikes, and explore tinder, traditional uses, forest ecology, and the limits of their medicinal reputation.
What’s Growing Out There – Dandelion
The flower your HOA wants gone might belong on your plate. Learn to identify and harvest dandelions, cook tender greens and campfire fritters, and brew flowers, leaves, and roasted roots, with practical safety advice and a little time left for blowing wishes into the breeze.
Fire Cider – Master Tonic
Fire Cider and/or Master Tonic is a concoction that you can make at home that helps combat the flu, other similar illnesses and much, much more.
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:
What’s Growing Out There – 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.
Costa Rica Jungle Adventure
Where survival training meets adventure in one of the world’s most vibrant environments
The jungle wakes before you do. The air hums with life long before dawn. Howler monkeys roar in the distance, cicadas scream in the canopy, and the mist drips from every leaf like the forest is breathing around you.
Food Sovereignty
Food is love and an exchange of energy and life force. Food brings people together. Working hard to harvest food for the nourishment of self, family and friends is fundamental to our human experience.