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Mike New Youtube video

Well, I have been trying to figure out all the gadgetry to make more MPSS instructional videos, and Nick has been too busy with college to help out. So I recruited the nearest available talent. Tell me what you think of Emily's "Autumn Olive Fruit Leather" video. It is the first mpss production without the amazing talent of Mal and Nick. Continue

Added by Mike on October 28, 2009 at 9:12pm — 1 Comment

Kyla A story I wanted to share

"She is known to collect and preserve especially that which is in danger of being lost to the world." I'll let this site: do the copyright violation. This is a powerful story, one you should read aloud to one another if possible. Continue

Added by Kyla on October 19, 2009 at 9:59pm — 4 Comments

Jamal Lee-Elkin Talking to the Grass

Tonight I watched the sunset while I was laying on a ledge and surrounded by family. The grass tickled my face and said hi. As the wind picked up, it rubbed deeper and made me laugh and smile. The sun was split into fragments by the stalks. Laying, talking, laughing and cuddling with the grass. Such beautiful connections we can have with the earth! Continue

Added by Jamal Lee-Elkin on October 11, 2009 at 8:57pm — No Comments

Tom Turck Blueberries?

Is the blueberry thing this weekend? Heck I'm picking blueberries somewhetre no matter what! Continue

Added by Tom Turck on July 23, 2009 at 7:53pm — No Comments

Tia Sukin Cattail Pollen Pancakes

The following link (and as pasted below) provides a recipe for Cattail pollen pancakes. Maybe we can make these next time we meet. However, I would suggest adding honey in the recipe and omitting the wheat flour. http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/mattjp/Lecture%20Notes/CATTAIL%20POLLEN%20PANCACKES.doc. CATTAIL POLLEN PANCACKES INGREDIENTS Cattail pollen Wheat flour (optional) Eggs (whole or artificial) Evaporated milk Vegetable oil Harvest a goodly amount of pollen * (at least a quart would be… Continue

Added by Tia Sukin on June 28, 2009 at 11:58am — 5 Comments

jamie thanks

just wanted to say thanks to all of you maine schoolers for coming down . you all rule Continue

Added by jamie on June 21, 2009 at 12:35pm — No Comments

Rob Tent Plastic + pole

HI Jamie, I seem to have misplaced the rainfly and tentpole for my tent. The rainfly is the tan piece of plastic that goes over the tent. If I happened to leave it behind, could you let me know. Thanks Continue

Added by Rob on June 18, 2009 at 2:29pm — 2 Comments

Rob Building Strong Naturalist Communities: Is anyone going to this event on Memorial Day?

http://www.flyingdeernaturecenter.org/events.html Memorial Day Weekend: May 22–25 Hosted by Flying Deer Nature Center, New Lebanon, NY Flying Deer is hosting the annual Building Strong Naturalist Communities Spring Retreat again this year! Last year we had an amazing time together playing, crafting, exploring the forest, singing, dancing, and enjoying wonderful local foods. Taking time to build community, nurture ourselves, and slow down is more essential than ever this year. We are thrilled to… Continue

Added by Rob on May 16, 2009 at 11:45pm — No Comments

Feralhuman Recessionproofing one's life with earth skills

Years ago Sun Bear wrote, "The price of acorns hasn't changed in 10,000 years. You just go and pick them up." It being spring and the wild weeds are wantonly springing upward full of nutritious vigor it's a great time to make a start on recessionproofing one's life by incorporating more and more wild delictables into one's daily life. A number of years ago I was living in a community in which my housing situation wasn't too stable. While I had a variety of biointensive gardening beds, fruit tree… Continue

Added by Feralhuman on May 5, 2009 at 1:20pm — 1 Comment

Feralhuman Swine Flu

The swine flu is in the news today. There's LOTS of stuff each of you can do to not plug into the fear based paradigm that the media swindlers and politicians might try to lead people into. Those of you who've been through the school's healing/plant classes might recall one very good remedy: Fire Cider FIRE CIDER: Some other names: four thieve's vinegar, complete tonic, total tonic. Take equal parts of onion, garlic, ginger, horseradish and a half part of habanero peppers. Blend in the blender… Continue

Added by Feralhuman on April 28, 2009 at 6:11pm — 10 Comments

Candi Huber The Power of Pine Pitch

At the base of a 400 year old pine, Emma, Andrew, and I were discussing the knowledge that this tree must have. Which lead to a discussion on the benefits of our beloved White Pine.

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Added by Candi Huber on April 20, 2009 at 8:00pm — 4 Comments

Candi Huber The Sweet Taste of Spring - Stinging Nettle, Sweet Potato, and Turkey Pot Pie

Today was an amazing day with the family. In York at the base of second hill near Mount Agamanticus, we took a hike in search of Spice Bush, Usnea, Burdock, and Wild Leeks . The Spice Bush, the only one we know of, was just starting to flower. Old Man's Beard was being allusive in the deep dark woods. But that didn't dampen our spirits. As we moved on, we found what we thought might be a large patch of Wild Leeks but were unable to get one out without breaking it. We didn't want to disturb more… Continue

Added by Candi Huber on April 19, 2009 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

Feralhuman Advance Stalking and Tai Chi

Stalking is a useful skill for more than just getting close to animals. It's also an internal movement method comparable and with effects similiar to tai chi or pa kua. We start with the technical aspects of movement, the fox walk, the weasel walk, the basic stalking step, the hands and knees stalk, the belly stalk. These 5 forms cover most of the what you need to move across the landscape in a stealthy manner. It is highly useful to play them everyday, it takes time and repetition to build the… Continue

Added by Feralhuman on April 19, 2009 at 12:02pm — 6 Comments

Tim Smith Sustainability, Organic Gardening, Bushcraft And Guide Training Work Study This Summer

Hello folks, Jack Mountain Bushcraft is running a work-study program this summer resulting in free tuition for our fall bushcraft semster program. Duration: 12 Weeks Location: Masardis, Maine 2009 Dates: 5/31-8/22 Positions Available: 2 Minimum Age: 18 Application Deadline: 5/9 You'll live on-site at our field school in Masardis and work on the grounds, gardens and sustainability projects. Duties include organic gardening, landscaping, cutting firewood and building an intimate relationship wi… Continue

Added by Tim Smith on April 16, 2009 at 1:10pm — 1 Comment

Feralhuman Emerging from hibernation with skills play

Finally the winter is letting up and mobility is restored back onto the landscape, the time of inward contemplation is being balanced by a time of increasing physical activity. We stretch and exercise just like the woodchuck coming up out of his winter hole. Time to start building the body back up for the demands of outdoor work/play that come with spring and summer. Primitive skills are amazing fitness builders. Starting it off with archery, I had forgotten what a nice upperbody workout drawing… Continue

Added by Feralhuman on March 30, 2009 at 10:50am — 4 Comments

Feralhuman Knives: How little can we get by with?

Survivalists tend to enjoy knives and over the years I've spent hundreds of dollars on them. Tactical knife magazines and outdoor forums are full of knife talk and discussions about the latest greatest ultimate survival knife. It's funny though, as my experience grows my attachment to the knife quest decreases. More recently than I like to admit to I purchased the ultimate survival knife, the Tops Tracker knife. After years of listening to the hype I have found oout that hype is hype, and a heav… Continue

Added by Feralhuman on March 28, 2009 at 2:31pm — 18 Comments

Paul Tobin-coyote Song finding things on the the site

Mariette you left a comment I can't find it when i get home latter I'll try to figure it out Continue

Added by Paul Tobin-coyote Song on March 28, 2009 at 7:48am — 3 Comments

Candi Huber A day for Sharing....skills, food, hugs, and gourds!

We had a wonderful day at Mal Stephen's new Wells Classroom an acorn of the Maine Primitive Skills School. The weather was fantastic, the friends amazing, and the day was filled with bustling activity. I got to work on making a gourd bowl which is something I've been dreaming of doing for awhile. I've seen so many amazing gourds over the years, I often wished to make one myself. Today, Mike Douglas made that happen. Mike, brought gourds that he grew… Continue

Added by Candi Huber on March 14, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Mike Trail Side Nibbles

I wanted a space where folks could post things that they have gathered from workshops, schools, or really cool experiences. For instance, Mal and Nick just came back from the desert. While they are both well rounded, I'm sure there were moments, or skills that really touched each of them. This area could be for those "gems" that really spoke to you from recent, or even past experiences. All too often I tell folks, beg them, to share with the rest of the community what they have experienced. Now… Continue

Added by Mike on February 25, 2009 at 1:55pm — 1 Comment

Candi Huber You won't be making this in the Wilderness!

But ohh is it fun to eat! Today is Drew's birthday and we celebrated by making a pirate cake and matching pirate inspired cupcakes to take to school tomorrow. After 7 hours of baking, kneading fondant, and making little skulls, our fingers were black and blue (from food dye), ou… Continue

Added by Candi Huber on February 22, 2009 at 9:11pm — 1 Comment

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Jason Luttmer i really want to be back in maine right now, and I have been gifted with prodigious amounts of wool
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Mike commented on Candi Huber's group 'Heirloom Seed Exchange'
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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Mike commented on Mike's video 'Maine Primitive Skills School - Maine Primitive Gathering '09!'
I think Mark sounds a little like Tom Brown as he teaches throwing the Viking Battle Ax.
December 19
Mike added a video
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...
December 19
Jeff Gottlieb added an event
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…
December 16
Mike left a comment for Leah Plath
December 15
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…
December 14
Mike added 2 videos
December 14
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…
December 14
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.
December 14
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December 14
Mike left a comment for Joanna Friedlander
December 14

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