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Bow-drill: Bowstring slipping on spindle?
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About Me
I just read "A Sand County Almanac" by Aldo Leopold and I think that you would like it a lot.
School or Gathering Affiliation:
Maine Primitive Skills School
Affiliation Website
http://www.primitiveskills.com
What do you do for a living?
I'm currently a wayfaring hobo who wanders the land munching on twigs and sitting under trees. I'd like to make a move to sub- Saharan Africa in the near-ish future, so I'm open to ideas and suggestions about how to do that in a meaningful and helpful way!
What are your interests or hobbies?
I currently spend a lot of time playing woodland games with my two cute nieces, frequently getting my butt kicked on the bowdrill by the 6-year old, Telynia. I'm also absorbed in making various fun tinctures, salves, teas and whatnot from wild plants in order to cure all the various ailments of my near and dear ones.
Do you have any skills that you specialize in?
Hm, I think that I specialise in being a loving and open-hearted person. I enjoy bringing people together and participating in circles of sharing and support.
Is there something in practicular that you would like to learn? Let the mentors know..
From my mentors, I would like to learn how to BE a mentor. I would also love to learn the names and uses of every single growing life form that surrounds me. But I'm open to anything!

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Outdoor Education Job Opportunity

My friend forwarded me this job posting and I'm really not sure why I'm not applying immediately... It seems sort of insane to pass up an opportunity that suits me as well as this. However, I've committed to spending this summer living primitively in the woods, so that means no job for me. And even if I did decide to apply, I'd love to be in the pool with such lovely folk as yourselves and your friends and relations. In any case... here ya go!

Teacher - Environmental Education for Nature's Clas… Continue

Posted on January 13, 2009 at 3:30pm —

Trevanna

Lost: Thoughts on a Poem

Lost
by David Wagoner

Stand still. The trees ahead and bushes beside you
Are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here,
And you must treat it as a powerful stranger,
Must ask permission to know it and be known.
The forest breathes. Listen. It answers,
I have made this place around you.
If you leave it, you may come back again, saying Here.
No two trees are the same to Raven.
No two branches are the same to Wren.
If what a tree or a bush does is lost on you,
You are surely lost. Stand still. The… Continue

Posted on December 8, 2008 at 12:41am — 2 Comments

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At 11:55am on September 8, 2009, Matthew Squire said…
we've finally gotten over our differences
At 11:53am on September 8, 2009, Matthew Squire said…
trevanna is now my friend
At 6:24pm on January 11, 2009, Candi Huber said…
Hmmm...that's odd. I have no idea since I've never used the chat feature. I'll look into it and see what I find out.
At 5:18pm on January 10, 2009, Dave said…
Hi Trevanna,
That would be no problem for me to pick you up in Portland for the foraging class. Just let me know the details when you know them. It will be fun having someone to talk to on the ride!
At 10:08am on December 14, 2008, Kate said…
I would never forgive myself if I did not attend the Philosophy class in January -- it was one of my very favorite classes, and that's saying something. The fact that you and Lauren are going promises it will be even better than when I experienced it last time.
Go well,
-K
At 9:18pm on December 12, 2008, Lou Falank said…
Well. With that age group I might suggest animal forms. Having the kids "pretend" to be different animals. Also try to demo how the animal would actually move, gallop, hopping, bounding, 2x2 walking, ect...It is a good way to get them moving. Then Maybe practice sneaking and moving slow. I have the kids pretend to be mice and tell them how OWLs hunt and look for movement and they practice walking slow and I might be the owl moving around the play area. It can also tie into bird language too!
At 5:43pm on December 3, 2008, Lynda F. said…
Hi Trevanna:
I do hope our paths cross. I am working to arrange my schedule (I work weekends) so I can do the Earth Living weekend in May. I would love to take the Winter Foraging class in January, but I am working that weekend and it is to short of notice to find a swap.

If I go to the Earth Living I will definitely contact you for some advice....I really don't want to show up looking like a city girl!
At 5:38pm on December 3, 2008, Candi Huber said…
BTW, love your picture.
At 5:37pm on December 3, 2008, Candi Huber said…
Trevanna, I am so sorry to cause you such trouble. It would be very difficult to choose between our ancestors or primitive wisdom. I am grateful that you figured out my error before more unsuspecting people became perplex by our tagline. Thanks for bringing that to my attention and reminding me to get some yummy soda brewing. I've got to start a culture soon. With that in mind, I hereby challenge you to the great lactofermenting challenge. If you take my challenge, you must produce a lacto-fermeted beverage to share at the Worcester Expo...plus extra to keep for yourself. I think I'll challenge others as well....who knows maybe we can start a revolution!
At 9:46pm on December 2, 2008, Candi Huber said…
Hey Trevanna, It's so nice to have your here. We need your bubbly, vibrant energy as well as a few lacto-fermenting recipes. I hope that you'll use your blog to post stories, photos, songs, and anything that your willing to share. As for finding a way to the Sahara...hmmm....that's a challenging one. I'll let you know if I come up with anything. Joyfully, Candi
 
 

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I'm at Johnny's seeds for a while. Heirloom tomatoes are big. I can get seeds for older packets of seeds with less then the high germination rate that is the standard, and plan on starting an heirloom tomato garden. Anyone else interested?
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I think Mark sounds a little like Tom Brown as he teaches throwing the Viking Battle Ax.
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Maine Primitive Skills School - Maine Primitive Gathering '09!
Participants from across the Unitied States and Canada shared skills in self reliance, sustainability, survival, community, mentoring, and fun. If you atten...
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Jeff Gottlieb at Camp DeWolfe, Wading River, Long Island, NY
December 28, 2009 at 6pm to January 7, 2010 at 7pm
Casual get-together to tan deer hides on Eastern Long Island. Bring your hide and some brains, and we'll help, and discuss braintanning. Potluck meal(s) and camping possible. Dates to be determined: last week in Dec -first week in January. Intereste…
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Mike commented on Mike's video 'Maine Primitive Skills School Animal Forms & Shape Shifting'
A lot of hard core no necked nugs gave Dakota grief for this one because it wasn't "survival", but it is a great way to share skills. Dakota has a sever form of dyslexia, he can't read, coupled with tourrette's syndrom. We have had to find creative…
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Mike replied to Dave's discussion 'Acorn question'
It does. Remember that the tannic acid actually curdles the protiens i the skin, including internally. This creates the astringency, and also produces a biological "band aid" of a layer of your own tanned hide. I used tannic acid wash from Oak galls…
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Mike replied to Candi Huber's discussion 'Plant with Saponins'
Wet wood ash, used as a paste and rinsed qickly to avoid chemical burns (prolonged direct contact over a minute) is a great way to remove pitch and other hard to get off yer skin adherents.
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