From Survival to Thrival: Skills for Being at Home in Our World (Online)

Embark on a thrilling journey with Friends Farm to equip yourself with essential survival skills no matter where you roam!

Class Breakdown:

🔥 Survival Skills (Jan 20th): Elevate your outdoor prowess with a deep dive into survival skills. From emergency preparedness to feeling at home in the wild, this session covers the essentials for navigating and thriving in nature. We will share time-tested techniques, fostering a connection between you and the great outdoors.

What You’ll Learn:

🔥 Start and maintain a fire safely.
🏡 Build shelters with natural materials.
💧 Source and purify water.
🧭 Develop calm, resilient mindsets under pressure.
🧠 Learn survival decision-making strategies.
🎒 Build practical emergency kits for home, car, and travel.
📋 Create simple preparedness plans for families and communities.

Event Details:

📅 Date:

• Survival Skills: Tuesday, January 20th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Location: Online through Zoom (Recording will also be sent out after)

Investment:

This class is offered on a sliding scale of $45-$50. Your investment not only supports your learning journey but also contributes to Friends Farm’s mission of fostering a deeper connection between people and the natural world.

Participate in this unique adventure by signing up today! Follow, like, and stay tuned for updates on our social media channels (Friendsfarmco on facebook and instagram). For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Oliver at 757.971.3416 or hellofriendsfarm@gmail.com.

About Oliver:

Oliver Aurand is an organic farmer and a founder of Friends Farm with 10 years of experience in permaculture, botany, foraging and survival skills. He has taught classes in multiple states and applies this knowledge of varied ecosystems and food ways to share a holistic view of our natural world. 

Armed with a degree in Anthropology, Oliver delves deep into ethnobotany and the art of ‘primitive skills,’ cultivating a profound understanding of living in harmonious relation with the land. By avoiding the overly technical, cultish, or fear-driven narratives, Oliver crafts an engaging tapestry that invites participants to discover the beauty and wisdom of our connection with nature and the art of survival.

This Class is part of a two part series that also includes Foraging, Plant ID and Botany. You can sign up for both parts for a discount here: https://friendsfarm.org/events…

Join us as we venture into the wild, learning, connecting, and thriving together. Let’s cultivate a community that not only survives but thrives in harmony with the rhythms of nature.