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SUMMARY:Foraging for Wild Edibles
DESCRIPTION:This is a moderate difficulty hiking class and is designed to introduce students to a number of wild edibles that are found in the central Illinois area and throughout the Midwest. This class will cover an array of local wildlife plant species that are edible and some that are medicinal. We will discuss how these plants can be harvested\, prepared\, a what their reported medicinal qualities are and how they might have been used in traditional medicine. We will discuss Jerusalem artichoke\, sassafras\, goldenrod\, wild ginger\, black walnuts\, black cherry\, and host of others. \n\nLegal considerations that govern foraging\nThe Universal Edibility Test for survival\nWild edible plants that are common\nWhere to find and when to harvest\nWhat to avoid in wild edibles\nHow to ensure positive identification\n\nBasics: Bushcraft is educational\, encourages creativity and physical activity. Participants should dress for the weather and bring water and a snack if desired.  Adults are encouraged to bring a reliable knife\, cotton cloth or bandana.  Note taking is highly recommended.  Optional items that may enhance your outdoor experience include a light backpack\, gloves\, a wide brimmed hat\, sunscreen\, insect repellant\, and a few Band-Aids or personal first-aid kit. \nWhat to bring:  Students should bring the Basics plus a paper sack or basket for gathering plant materials and a hat\, sunscreen\, insect repellent\, and plenty of water could be useful. \nThis class is for ages 14 and up.  Max 40 students and ticket price is $40 \nGet Tickets Here\n 
URL:https://www.pcsals.com/event/foraging-for-wild-edibles-2/
LOCATION:Wildlife Prairie Park\, 3826 N Taylor Rd\, Hanna City\, IL\, 61536
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Prairie Park Survival Series
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SUMMARY:Kickapoo Creek Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:This year we are again helping “The Friends of Rocky Glen”  with their annual Kickapoo Creek Festival at Wildlife Prairie Park.    We will be onsite on Saturday\, the 10th all day starting in the morning.  We will have the Panther Creek pavilion set up with some of our primitive living and survival items on display for open discussion. \nWe will be doing a primitive fire making and cooking demonstration in the morning.  This will be followed throughout the day with survival topic discussions and demonstrations on gear\, sheltering techniques\,  cordage and knots\,  best practices\, as well as some historical perspective on many survival and wilderness buschcraft skills. \nPlease\, come out and stop by and say hello.
URL:https://www.pcsals.com/event/kickapoo-creek-festival/
LOCATION:Wildlife Prairie Park\, 3826 N Taylor Rd\, Hanna City\, IL\, 61536
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SUMMARY:Firecraft
DESCRIPTION:The ability to start and maintain a fire is a vital component in any survival situation.  This class begins with a short lecture period\, and then is mostly hands on and covers numerous ways to build\, start\, and maintain a fire to use for warmth\, security\, processing water\, and cooking.  This class covers many fire starting methods\, as well as fire safety. \n\nThe science of fire\nFire safety\nFire starting techniques\nDifferent fire lays and their uses\nThe steps to “building” a sustainable fire\nCommercially available fire starting products\nHow to make your own tinder and firestarters\n\nClass Location:  Meet at Recreation Hall.  Enter through the Main Park and the Ticket Gate Attendants can help with directions. \nWhat to bring:  These are items you may bring In addition to the basic items allowed at all classes but are not required.  You may bring personal fire starting tools such as a ferro rod\, flint and steel\, a 5x+ magnifying glass.  You may bring compact cutting tools such as a survival knife\, pocket knife\, folding camp saw\, etc.  Some of these items such as a ferro rod and striker will be available but may be in limited quantity.     \nThis class is for ages 14 and up\, Max 25 students\, and ticket price is $40 \nLink to tickets or this event
URL:https://www.pcsals.com/event/firecraft/
LOCATION:Wildlife Prairie Park\, 3826 N Taylor Rd\, Hanna City\, IL\, 61536
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Prairie Park Survival Series
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SUMMARY:Being Prepared
DESCRIPTION:This class serves to prepare the student for the possibility of finding themselves in a survival situation. In the “Being Prepared” class we provide a number of memory tools to help enhance the students ability to remember and recall necessary survival information while dealing with stress or trauma. We focus on elements that have been proven time and again to be key factors in whether a person survives\, or doesn’t in a true survival situation. We identify those elements\, and then cover a number of ways to train\, enhance\, and develop your skills and abilities to maximize your chances of survival. We then cover some of the tools\, equipment\, and survival gear that will assist you in a survival situation. \n\n“Survival Memory Tools”\nImportance of skill development and practice.\nFitness\, and “survival attitude”\nLegal considerations of outdoor adventuring\nBefore you go – Steps to prepare\nEmergency action plans\nKits – Survival Kits\, Bug Out Bags\, Get Home Bags\, essential components.\nTools and items to enhance chances of survival.\nThe BEST kit\n\n  \nHere is a link to ticket sales for this event.\n 
URL:https://www.pcsals.com/event/being-prepared/
LOCATION:Wildlife Prairie Park\, 3826 N Taylor Rd\, Hanna City\, IL\, 61536
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Prairie Park Survival Series
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SUMMARY:Survival Shelter Building
DESCRIPTION:In a survival situation it is often required to find a way to shelter yourself from the elements.  This course covers how to use basic shelter products you can carry in your kit\, and how to use natural resources to create a shelter.
URL:https://www.pcsals.com/event/survival-shelter-building/
LOCATION:Camp Wokanda\, 620 East Boy Scout Road\, Chillicothe\, IL\, 61615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Prairie Park Survival Series
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SUMMARY:Foraging for Wild Edibles
DESCRIPTION:This is a hiking course designed to introduce students to a number of wild edibles that are found in the central Illinois area and throughout the Midwest. This course will cover an array of local wildlife plant species that are edible and some that are medicinal.  We will discuss how these plants can be harvested\, prepared\, a what their reported medicinal qualities are and how they might have been used in traditional medicine.  We will discuss the many uses for Common Plantain\, Mullen\, and Henbit.  We will discuss how Mustard-Garlic can spice up your best hamburger.  We will make a batch of Dandelion tea and discuss the many uses for Dandelions. \n•   Laws and legal considerations that govern foraging\n•   The Universal Edibility Test for survival\n•   Wild edible plants that are common\n•   Availability depends on the seasons\n•   Where to find and when to harvest\n•   What to avoid in wild edibles\n•   Common lookalikes\n•   How to ensure positive identification\n•   Much more \nTicket Price:  $40 per person\, $36 for Wildlife Prairie Park members \nHere is a link to ticket sales for his event.
URL:https://www.pcsals.com/event/foraging-for-wild-edibles/
LOCATION:Wildlife Prairie Park\, 3826 N Taylor Rd\, Hanna City\, IL\, 61536
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Prairie Park Survival Series
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SUMMARY:What's In Your Bag?
DESCRIPTION:Whether it’s a Bug Out Bag (BOB)\, a Get Home Bag (GHB)\, your Every Day Carry\, or any other type of preparedness kit\, this monthly get together is for you.  \nEach month Panther Creek hosts a fun and informative preparedness kit clinic to help you discover the latest and greatest essentials that may be worth a spot in one of your kits.  We share what is new and current\, as well as gear that is tried and true.  Each month we explore bags\, backpacks\, slings\, pouches\, tools\, supplies\, gizmos and gadgets.  We are always on the lookout for gear that is dual purpose\, or provides better functions. \nWe always go over our own ever changing gear choices and we demonstrate and provide hands on exposure to all of our own kit items.  Participants are encouraged to bring their own kits and share with the group what they find to be their most useful and favorite gear.
URL:https://www.pcsals.com/event/whats-in-your-bag/
LOCATION:Lake Eureka Park\, 101 Lake Road\, Eureka\, IL\, 61530
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SUMMARY:Foraging and Wildlife Edibles
DESCRIPTION:This course will cover an array of local wildlife plant species that are edible and some that are medicinal.  We will discuss how these plants can be harvested\, prepared\, a what their reported medicinal qualities are and how they might have been used in traditional medicine.  We will discuss the many uses for Common Plantain\, Mullen\, and Henbit.  We will discuss how Mustard-Garlic can spice up your best hamburger.  We will make a batch of Dandelion tea and discuss the many uses for Dandelions.
URL:https://www.pcsals.com/event/foraging-and-wildlife-edibles/
LOCATION:Private Event Location
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Prairie Park Survival Series
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SUMMARY:Basic Bushcraft Skills
DESCRIPTION:In this class we will cover the basics of wilderness survival and general bushcraft skills.  Following the basics of survival we will present some tried and true methods to maintain health and well being\, stay safe\, dry\, and warm\, and make energy preserving decisions that will lead to your recovery.  Some topics covered will be general orienteering\, firemaking\, shelter building\, water procurement\, signaling\, and basic hunter/gatherer skills.
URL:https://www.pcsals.com/event/basic-bushcraft-skills/
LOCATION:Private Event Location
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SUMMARY:Bushcraft Firemaking
DESCRIPTION:This class will focus on the many various ways to start and maintain a fire in any and all weather conditions using a multitude of fire-starting methods.
URL:https://www.pcsals.com/event/bushcraft-firemaking/
LOCATION:Wildlife Prairie Park\, 3826 N Taylor Rd\, Hanna City\, IL\, 61536
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