Wilderness Safety and Survival - Level 1 - 3 Day

This is the cornerstone class and by far the most popular that we teach. This class is for those wanting to be more prepared to spend time in a wilderness setting.

We will teach you how to be proactive in your outdoor readiness.  So that you can continue to go afield time and time again safely. We will actively study and practice the following:  wilderness first aid, land navigation, shelter building, knot tying, fire building, water purification, edible/medicinal plants, hunting/trapping traps, and gigs.

For Level 1 classes, we will have a group base camp within a short walking distance of the vehicle parking area.  You will be free to travel to and from your vehicle for gear if it is needed.  We want you to be comfortable in this class to maximize your ability to learn and, more importantly, retain the information we share with you.  This means you should feel free to bring any camping equipment you feel comfortable with or want to test for yourself. There will be plenty of room to set up tents, hammocks, tarps, etc.

If you want to challenge yourself, bring only your survival-related gear and have an experiential learning experience.

Multiple studies show that practicing skills-based physical activities is the best way to learn and retain information.  Come to this class expecting to learn from well-qualified and trained instructors and do lots of hands-on activities.   You will be immersed in survival methodology from a physical understanding and an academic one.  Be aware there are no PowerPoint or long lectures, but lots of "dirt time."

Follow this link for class normal practices and gear list suggestions/recommendations.  

Once your register and pay for class you will receive an automatic email with the location and other important info.  To ensure you don't miss it, be sure to add info@naturereliance.org to your email sender list and/or look in your spam folder for an email titled:  "Important Nature Reliance School Class Info". ** Please note, youth are only free with FULL PRICE ADMISSION payment for the adult. Please do not combine discounts. We are a small business. **