Survival- Emergency Shelters
In this episode, I show you how to use natural shelters for emergency situations. I also share a story about a friend of mine, who needed to use emergency shelters on several occasions.
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Survival- Emergency Tree Resin Torch
I make an emergency torch using materials that were gathered from the surrounding forest. I also made a secondary torch using materials that most people commonly carrying with them. A torch has several uses: – It is a great way to provide light when you have none. – It can be used as a deterrent against wild animals. – Or as a emergency signal light in the dark. – And it is also an excellent way to transport fire, especially in wet conditions. Caution: When carrying a […]
More infoSurvival- Starting a Fire with Steel Wool & 9V Battery!
Steel Wool can start a fire under ANY weather condition, even when drenched in water! Watch and see!
More infoWild Edibles- Tree Bark- Cambium- Emergency Food
Sometimes, wild food sources can be scarce. Especially during the winter months. But did you know that many kinds of trees contain an emergency food source, which can be accessed all year round? Certain trees contain an edible inner bark, known as cambium. The cambium layer in edible trees contains loads of starches, minerals, vitamins, and some sugars. Knowing which trees to harvest from, and how to harvest them could save your life one day. However, cambium is known as an emergency food. That means it should […]
More infoWild Edibles- Season 3- Milkweed, Tree Cambium, Fiddlehead, Pine, Cattail, Evergreens, Birch
Foraging your own wild edibles is an exciting way to: cultivate a life of self reliance, expand one’s knowledge, and connect with the great outdoors. In this video, I examine 7 common wild edibles. They are as follows: Common Milkweed Stir-fry- 00:00 Pine Cambium Chips- 09:52 Ostrich Fern Fried Fiddleheads- 18:12 White Pine Needle Tea- 23:26 Cattail Veggie Pasta- 29:43 Evergreen Needle Teas- 36:54 Yellow Birch Sap- 43:18 Season 1- https://youtu.be/YevUz69iWvs Season 2- https://youtu.be/JajEBCkI3Uo
More infoWild Edibles- Season 2- Grape, Raspberry, Clover, Morel, Cedar, Ramps, Birch
Foraging your own wild edibles is an exciting way to: cultivate a life of self reliance, expand one’s knowledge, and connect with the great outdoors. In this video, I examine 7 common wild edibles. They are as follows: Riverbank Grape Leaf Chips- 00:00 Black Raspberry Tea- 07:21 Red Clover Flower Fritters- 13:51 Fried Yellow Morels – 19:02 White Cedar Tea- 26:08 Ramps / Leek Soup- 32:55 Yellow Birch Twig Tea- 41:05 Season 1- https://youtu.be/YevUz69iWvs Season 3- https://youtu.be/Wt7e5YlfL1U Fritter batter recipe: – 1 Cup Flour – 1 Tspn […]
More infoMaking Maple Syrup- Tree, Tap, Sap, Syrup
In this episode, I show the entire process of making maple syrup: 1. Tree Selection. 2. Tapping. 3. Sap collection. 4. Boiling down the sap in big pans over a roaring fire. 5. Finishing boil. 6. And the finished product, known as maple syrup. No additives whatsoever. Just 100% pure Canadian liquid gold. There is something very peaceful and fulfilling about working in the bush, especially when it comes to making maple syrup. I find the whole process to be relaxing and enjoyable, which is something I […]
More infoWild Spring Delicacies- Ramps, Morels, Fiddleheads, Birch Sap
In the world of wild edibles, springtime offers a buffet of delicacies that can’t be found any other time of the year. Ramps/leeks, morel mushrooms, fiddlehead ferns, and birch sap. The season for these wild edibles is short, and they can be tricky to find, but this episode will teach you how to: look for, identify, and prepare them for your plate.
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