50 Things to Do in the Wild
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50 savvy skills for outdoor adventurers. This trusty guide teaches you all the essential skills you need to survive in the wild, from building a shelter to making a fire. Forest school practitioner Richard Skrein shares his expertise and enthusiasm for the outdoors through easy-to-understand instructions, illustrated with captivating drawings by Maria Nilsson. The book is divided into four main chapters reflecting the elemental skill sets: Earth - this chapter focuses on toolcraft, foraging and natural resources. Learn how to make a bow, arrows and a mallet; identify essential plants and trees and their medicinal properties.Air - this chapter focuses on shelters, knots, navigation and the sky. Learn the secrets of selecting the perfect wilderness camp; master knots and lashings; and discover how to read nature's 'GPS'.Water - this chapter focuses on finding, drinking and using water, fishing and rafts. Learn how to purify water for drinking; suss out the skills needed to fashion a fishing rod; and make a sail for your handmade raft.Fire - this chapter focuses on making and using fire and cooking food. Master the art of building a fire, set your own signal fire and build a Swedish fire log. The book also explains the items you need to ensure your rucksack is kitted out with the best equipment for exploring. With extra tips and a rundown of useful tools, you'll find everything you need to get out there, have an adventure and survive the great outdoors. Competition: 50 Things to Do in the Wild;Conscious Creativity;Forest School Adventure;50 Things to Do in the Urban Wild;What to Look For in Autumn;A Year of Birdsong;40 Knots and How to Tie Them; Urban Woodsman. Clare Gogerty;Chris Packham;Dan Westall;Easkey Britton;Dawn Isaac;National Trust;Matt Collins
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Skrein, R., & Nilsson, M. (2020). 50 Things to Do in the Wild. HarperCollins Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Skrein, Richard and Maria, Nilsson. 2020. 50 Things to Do in the Wild. HarperCollins Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Skrein, Richard and Maria, Nilsson, 50 Things to Do in the Wild. HarperCollins Publishers, 2020.
MLA Citation (style guide)Skrein, Richard, and Maria Nilsson. 50 Things to Do in the Wild. HarperCollins Publishers, 2020.
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