Bushcraft Basics: Natural Cordage

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Sunday May 25th, 2025

1pm to 5:30pm

Private Forest Land - Boulder Creek near Maple Falls
Northwest Natura

The Bushcraft Basics series by Northwest Natura teaches students practical outdoor skills like fire-making, shelter-building, knot-tying, and wildcrafting skills like weaving, making cordage, and more.

In this course you will learn how to make cordage using different plants that you forage.

Practice self reliance skills in this half-day course.

Key takeaways:

  • Ethnobotany of various species of fiber plants

  • How to harvest and process fiber from multiple species of plants

  • Learn two techniques of twisting plant fibers into cords and ropes

  • Improve your self-reliance skills in a casual group setting where you will meet folks who share your interests and love for nature.

Preparedness:

  1. Dress for the weather

  2. Walking shoes (hiking boots not necessary)

  3. Snacks, lunch, and water

  4. Garden gloves

  5. Garden sheers or sharp knife

  6. Notebook and Pen (optional but recommended)

Registered participants will receive an event reminder 3-5 days prior to the event in an email containing driving directions, and more details on what to expect and what to bring.

Have a look at my Refund Policies before you order.

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Sunday May 25th, 2025

1pm to 5:30pm

Private Forest Land - Boulder Creek near Maple Falls
Northwest Natura

The Bushcraft Basics series by Northwest Natura teaches students practical outdoor skills like fire-making, shelter-building, knot-tying, and wildcrafting skills like weaving, making cordage, and more.

In this course you will learn how to make cordage using different plants that you forage.

Practice self reliance skills in this half-day course.

Key takeaways:

  • Ethnobotany of various species of fiber plants

  • How to harvest and process fiber from multiple species of plants

  • Learn two techniques of twisting plant fibers into cords and ropes

  • Improve your self-reliance skills in a casual group setting where you will meet folks who share your interests and love for nature.

Preparedness:

  1. Dress for the weather

  2. Walking shoes (hiking boots not necessary)

  3. Snacks, lunch, and water

  4. Garden gloves

  5. Garden sheers or sharp knife

  6. Notebook and Pen (optional but recommended)

Registered participants will receive an event reminder 3-5 days prior to the event in an email containing driving directions, and more details on what to expect and what to bring.

Have a look at my Refund Policies before you order.

Sunday May 25th, 2025

1pm to 5:30pm

Private Forest Land - Boulder Creek near Maple Falls
Northwest Natura

The Bushcraft Basics series by Northwest Natura teaches students practical outdoor skills like fire-making, shelter-building, knot-tying, and wildcrafting skills like weaving, making cordage, and more.

In this course you will learn how to make cordage using different plants that you forage.

Practice self reliance skills in this half-day course.

Key takeaways:

  • Ethnobotany of various species of fiber plants

  • How to harvest and process fiber from multiple species of plants

  • Learn two techniques of twisting plant fibers into cords and ropes

  • Improve your self-reliance skills in a casual group setting where you will meet folks who share your interests and love for nature.

Preparedness:

  1. Dress for the weather

  2. Walking shoes (hiking boots not necessary)

  3. Snacks, lunch, and water

  4. Garden gloves

  5. Garden sheers or sharp knife

  6. Notebook and Pen (optional but recommended)

Registered participants will receive an event reminder 3-5 days prior to the event in an email containing driving directions, and more details on what to expect and what to bring.

Have a look at my Refund Policies before you order.

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