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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 
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LOCATION:Wildlife Prairie Park\, 3826 N Taylor Rd\, Hanna City\, IL\, 61536
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Prairie Park Survival Series
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SUMMARY:Shelter Building
DESCRIPTION:The number #1 danger to someone lost or injured in the outdoors is exposure.  So\, knowing how to quickly build a basic shelter is vital. Participants will learn how to use basic shelter products you can carry in your kit\, and natural resources you will gather from the surrounding landscape\, to create different types of bushcraft survival shelters.  Participants will also be introduced to useful knots and the rapid deployment ridgeline for throwing up a tarp shelter.  Class will cover: \n\nImportant considerations for wilderness shelters\nHow to fabricate cordage from natural resources\nImportant knots\, and cordage usage\nTube tent\, tarp\, and sheet plastic shelters\nWays to use emergency blankets and ponchos for shelter\nBuilding lean-to\, and debris shelters using natural materials\n\nClass Location:  Meet at Recreation Hall and walk to base camp.  Enter through the Main Park and the Ticket Gate Attendants can help with directions. \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\, a Bic lighter\, 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 50′ of cordage or paracord and a small personal camp saw or folding pruning saw.  You may also want to bring two large industrial garbage bags for gathering materials and other uses during this class.  A limited amount of gear and supplies will be available at classes for students who need working materials..  \nThis class is for ages 14 and up\, Max 25 students\, and ticket price is $40 \nGet Your Tickets Here
URL:https://www.pcsals.com/event/shelter-building/
LOCATION:Wildlife Prairie Park\, 3826 N Taylor Rd\, Hanna City\, IL\, 61536
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Prairie Park Survival Series
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SUMMARY:Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
DESCRIPTION:Our Red Cross certified Adult First Aid/CPR/AED class incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns cuts scrapes sudden illnesses head neck back injuries heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies for victims about 12 years and older. \nSuccessful students will receive a certificate for “Adult First Aid/CPR/AED” from the American Red Cross that is valid for two years. \nClass Location:  Meet at Recreation Hall.  Enter through the Main Park Gate and the Ticket Gate Attendants can help with directions. \nBasics: Participants should dress for the weather and bring water and a snack if desired. Bring pen/pencil and paper  Note taking will be required. \nWhat to bring:  Bring the Basics plus\, please bring your own personal first-aid kit (PFAK) if you have one.  If not\, that is OK\, we will go over how to construction one and proper kit contents. \nThis full day class is for ages 14 and up\, Max 10 students\, and ticket price is $108. \nGet Tickets Here
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LOCATION:Wildlife Prairie Park\, 3826 N Taylor Rd\, Hanna City\, IL\, 61536
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