Only four more nights of sleeping alone.
Three nights after tonight. I think I can do that.

Sorry I’ve been so absent, tumblr. Between not having a computer of my own, and spending four or five nights of the week sleeping in a tipi it’s been kind of hard to update. This WSIC course has been more incredible that words can describe. The incredible people I’ve met and bonded with, and the learning that starts with the sunrise and extends beyond the sunset… I wouldn’t trade it for a thing. I might write about it when I get time.

After I finish the WSIC, I should have my own computer. Also, I’ll be working as an instructor (stoked) and will be spending a few more nights a week inside (not stoked) so I should be posting a bit more here. I’ll also have a few free weeks, but some of them will hopefully be spent road tripping. I can update on the road, so bear with me here.

Also, other exciting news about learning I might be doing in the future. I found a falconer to potentially apprentice with, later in the summer I may be returning to Tracker for the Philosophy I class, and in the fall I’m likely going to miss a week of class for The Art of Mentoring workshop! Just… wow. I feel so blessed to have all these amazing people, opportunities and learning experiences in my life these past few months. Endless gratitude, universe. Really.

Wilderness Skills Instructor Certification course for the next few weeks. Which means until Saturday, I’ll be away from any sort of internet, and therefore, tumblr.

When it comes to harvesting wild edibles, there is no shortage of plants that contain the minerals and vitamins we need to remain healthy. In fact, because of the conditions in which they grow wild plants contain many-fold the nutrients of their domestic counterparts. Springtime arrived, and with it, nature’s green bounty. Recently, I’ve been researching and sampling wild edibles. While nutrients are not an issue, what I have noticed is that high-calorie wild edibles are far less common. If you’re incorporating them into dishes in your own kitchen, that’s all good and well, but what about in a survival situation? And so after doing some bookwork, I bring to you a short list of some calorie-rich wild edibles! However, wild edibles require and amount of calorie expenditure to gather and process, which is important to remember. I’m picking these species because they’re native to the Northeast, but most of them grow all over the place. Anyways, enjoy!

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Another late night in the woods. It’s like the coyotes knew.