National Network for Equitable Library Service

To survive, you need practical bushcraft skills passed from one generation onto the next. You need to know how to protect yourself from the elements, how to keep predators away, where to seek food and water. Surprisingly, young people lack all the essential skills required to survive in the wild. Our urbanized, detached lifestyles have made us forget basics like tying knots, starting a fire and distilling water to keep us safe. Anyone can benefit from the basic bushcraft skills and experiences to survive a disaster or an emergency.