Our next School of the Forest is scheduled for November 15th. We’ll get started at 10am as usual but we won’t be wrapping up at 2 o’clock this time around; we’ll be sleeping in the shelters we build!

Staying the night isn’t mandatory, but it will be fun! Cost will be the standard thirty dollars per family.

Here’s a recommended gear list for those interested in attending. It is broken it down into three categories: Must Have, Should Have and May Want.

Must Have:

– Knife (fixed blade with sheath) *we have knives available for use or to purchase*
– Fire Starter (preferably waterproof container of strike anywhere matches)
– Whistle

Should Have:

– Appropriate clothing and footwear (season/weather) *natural fibers are safer around fire*
– Water bottle
– Snacks
– Mess kit (utensil(s), mug, bowl or small pot)
– Tarp or plastic painters drop cloth (10’x12′)
– Headlamp
– Sleeping bag or wool blanket (inexpensive ones can be purchased at a military surplus store)
– Extra pair of warm socks
– Cordage (jute twine is great for projects and while not as strong as other options can be discarded in the forest without the fear of polluting)

May want:

– Sleeping pad
– Axe
– Additional layer of clothing
– Toiletries
– Extra batteries
– Personal first aid (though we do have a comprehensive kit on site)