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And on the subject of all things ‘Woodlore’ I found this old brochure . It’s when this all started , for me ,way back in 2004. Lucy ‘won’ me a life changing trip of a lifetime and Rachel M spent weeks persuading me to go !
#woodlore #bushcraftexperience #arcticexperience #raymears #backintheday #countrylore @raymears_woodlore Thankyou Lu , Ray and all at Woodlore.
Our favourite way to prepare and ‘cook’ Trout . Ponassed , placed in a split stick and slowly grilled n’ smoked over the embers of an open fire . A technique ‘popularized’ by Ray Mears - Now common place throughout Europe and more especially here in the Uk.
Ray has most certainly been the leading force as regards Wilderness Living Skills here in the Uk for at least four decades . Many of us who study the subject may count ourselves as ‘Woodloreans’. Thank you @raymears_woodlore #bushcraft #woodlore #raymears #ponass #trout #fishsupper #bushcraft #countrylore #outdoored
Our last ‘outing’ was based around’ Forty Bush Tips’ and little bits of advice which go along way towards making time in the outdoors even more enjoyable. The students and teachers really enjoy this season , whilst keeping the information practical- it must be enjoyable.
Another great day with more fire 🔥 lighting practice and plant 🌱 ID.
#bushtips #nuances #outdoored #bushcrafthowtos #bushcraftexperience #countrylore #bushcraft
Probably one of the most foraged plants found in the woodland . As with many plants so deeply connected to mankind it has a few names Wild Garlic , Ramsons, Bear Garlic etc.
Caution must be observed when foraging to avoid some of its neighbours such as Arum / Lords and Ladies . Studying the leaves , flowers and stems , let alone the powerful scent allow for easy identification.
A fantastic ingredient in soups , pestos , salads and many other wild spring delicacies.
Some great health benefits with high levels of Vitamin C , Alliin and Methiin.
Often found in woodland - Ancient woodland dating back to the 17th century .
A top 3 Spring edible …..
#forage #Alliumursinum #allium #wildonion #woodland #deciduouswoods #bushcraft #plantid #sightsandsmells #outdoorcookery #campcraft #ethnobotany #gooutdoors #garlicscent #alliin #methiin #somerset #wiltshire #wildernesslivingskills #countrylore
A day spent creating Atlatl sets .
Knife work , hafting , fletching and binding . Our young students enjoyed using ‘nature’s finest resources’ to construct some great kit .
#atlatl #primtech #bushcraft #bushcrafter #resins #sinew #outdoored #classroomwithoutwalls #survival #ruralskills #wildernesslivingskills #countrylore #campcraft
A beautiful Cherry to remember someone by . We are a part of nature and planting trees in memory of the precious people we have lost, is a time honoured ritual .
The joys of Prim Tech ! Lucy and I took the students on a creative journey where they discovered nature’s bindings and glues. We all created seventeen darts/arrows hafting arrow heads and fletching Mesolithic feathers using pine resin glue and sinew.
#primtivetechnology #hafting #bindings #pineresin #bushcraft #bushlore #sinew #mesolithic #countrylore #arrows #wildernesslivingskills
Not a natural ‘twitcher’ but our birds surround us and are a part of ‘my outdoor journey’. Sometimes technology opens doors and Merlin most certainly is enlightening .
#birds #birdspotting #twitcher #woodlandbirds #birdsinthecountryside #countrylore #birdsong
And later on the same day. Birdsong , insects and beautiful sun rays . Studying and understanding this landscape is something that ‘calls to me ‘ everyday .
It’s the best tonic for humankind and it’s calamitous behaviour. #bushcraft #nature #woodland #bushlore #plantid #birdsong #countrylore
Fantastic ‘spring sunshine’ in our little wilderness. At every level the woodland offers or surprises you with something . From the scent of ‘Pinenes’ , to the glorious ‘all around you’ and the din of birdsong.
Wonderland !
One of the most exciting ‘Spring treats’ ; the new unfurled Beech leaf . A wayside nibble and a half .. Foraging can be about calorific staples , vitamins & minerals and ‘gains’. The foraged young leaf 🍃 is more about morale , connectivity to nature and a fantastic nibble .
The tree 🌳 is relatively easy to recognize ,check out the trees shape , large boughs , bark , leaf litter , mast and leaves.
Fagus sylvatica/ Beech is widespread and common with many uses . If you are lucky enough to happen upon it’s leaves in early Spring - “have a nibble”.
#treeid #fagussylvatica #beech #beechtree #forage #treeleaf #springgreen #bushcraft #countrylore
It’s been a long old winter . The sunshine and ‘longer days’ allow flora and fauna to flourish . The woodland ‘homes’ a vast array of beautiful plants . All beautiful and most are amazing resources . Studying botany and plantlore is an essential part of Wilderness living .
#plantid #plantlore #bushcraft #bushlore #countrylore #forage #campcraft #outdoorlearning #outdoors #gobeyond #somersetbushcraft #botany #wildernesslivingskills
“Non sine periculo”…. And the rain keeps on coming so swapping over to Extreme Trekkers. Using the high jack is not without its dangers.
#accessallareas #offroad #defenderextreme #springevents #bushcraft #bushmechanics #countrylore #mudterrain #simex #bushlore #drivinginthewilds
Easter egg hunt at Countrylore ! Puppy and Spring’s new beginnings. #easter #cadburychocolate #cadburytwirl #puppy #sprockador #countrylore #countrydog #easteregghunt #countrylorebushcraft #nitewatches #nite
After settling in to woodland life the students soon started finding trails and numerous ‘sign’.
Another exciting project is setting about casting the tracks left behind the likes of Roe , Fallow , Muntjac, Pheasant, Fox, Badger and Rabbit.
#sign #tracks #bushlore #wildernessculture #campingout #bushcraft #tracker #trackid #wildernesslivingskills #awareness #preparation #outdoorlearning #naturestudy #backtonature #somersetbushcraft #countrylore #woods #forestbathing #forestlife
Extraordinary moments in the woods with our young students …. Before we start our Awareness journey students must learn to ‘Zone in’ to nature at a ‘sitting spot’. Building up a ‘sonic picture’ to understand nature’s status quo.
The students always really appreciate the quietness and finer details of nature study . #naturestudy #nature #naturalawareness #birdsong #thebreeze #bushcraft #outdoorliving #countrylore
The Woodland adventure included many ‘firsts’. The Pignut … It’s folklore , importance as an ancient woodland indicator and extraction are all an ‘exciting backdrop’ to this amazing plant .
#conopodiummajus #pignut #forage #earthnut #bushcraft #outdoorlife #calorific #ancientwoodland #classroomwithoutwalls #umbelliferae #plantid #countrylore #ruralskills #woodsman #inthewilds #woodland #wildernesslivingskills #somersetbushcraft #lifelessons
Woodland adventures and awareness. Our programme involves ‘subjecting’ students to a very immersive woodland experience. Understanding that we are all a part of nature and what amazing flora and fauna we share the woods with . #greyowl #environmental #fauna #flora #naturalwareness #tracking #sign #woodlandpicturebook #storiesbehindsign #protectnature #bushcraft #bushlore #wildernesslivingskills #countrylore
Another year - Another Basha Boat ! Lots of ‘lessons and skills’ in today’s session:
Tarpology- tarp uses .
Water safety.
Knots and Cordage.
Woodland symmetry.
Natural debris . Coracle paddle strokes and improvised paddles.
#bushcraftlessons #bashaboat #displacement #tarpuses #watersafety #countrylore #outdoorskills #bushlore #wiltshirebushcraft #wildernesslivingskills #camper #outdoorspeople #backtonature #naturestudy #improvisation #invention #bushcrafter #somersetoutdoors #countryskills
