https://www.wildernesscollege.com/survival-school-blog.html Recent articles, updates, and new classes at Alderleaf Wilderness College en-us survival school Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:19:52 -0500 Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:19:52 -0500 wildernesscollege.com https://www.wildernesscollege.com/wildlife-tracking-online-course.html90597963809c497997153e8cb2517245Discover the hidden world around you by learning how to track animals in this wildlife tracking online course
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:19:45 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/essential-skills-of-wilderness-survival-book.htmlcbc554d9ec211e3dc379271fa1f38cc8A Guide to Shelter, Water, Fire, Food, Navigation, and Survival Kits
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:29:29 -0400 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/survival-fish-trap.html69d1856df0bf2533ff77efa3fbf7d5cbThis survival fish trap is a very old method for catching fish. In this article we show how to build and use this trap.
Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:42:03 -0400 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/foraging-for-wild-edible-plants-online-course.htmla6fae3e3a642c25ace1281ed40e1f425Discover the keys to foraging for wild edible plants in this online course
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 16:23:26 -0400 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/teen-wilderness-skills-camp.htmlc3e7edd9595ab51c5786d9b928bf2e27Teens spend five full days immersed in learning wilderness survival skills
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:18:57 -0400 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/frequently-asked-questions-2.htmlb26902f58ce6e08e8ff2c5f721cef7faFAQs for weekend, week-long, and day-long courses at Alderleaf Wilderness College. Fri, 1 Mar 2024 17:35:36 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/making-arrowheads.html49dc15e45544cfb76339d547bc648f33Primary concepts for making arrowheads and other edged stone tools
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:19:25 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/backpack-basket-making-course.html0d8fcca9fc3cbd3c5cf124139d14bef3Make a Backpack Basket, also known as a Packbasket, out of wood weavers and leather straps, with Peter Yencken.
Thu, 2 Nov 2023 19:16:27 -0400 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/mushroom-identification.html6bfef1107d6d5deaf1b1a68d85664b62Learn mushroom identification skills that are key to opening up the world of wild mushroom foraging and enjoyment.
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 20:57:53 -0400 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/how-to-homestead.html4520e57e9355e2aa6f605db3d6b38a74How to Homestead - 6 Ways to Go from Surviving Short-term to Thriving Long-term.
Fri, 8 Apr 2022 16:20:08 -0400 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/better-than-survival-gear.htmlf799b81aa5411296af0d6b45cbe62d9cIf you want to feel confident that you can survive in the wilderness, then you'll want to read this message:
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 22:38:50 -0400 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/nettle-beer-recipe.html76fa1e8b7a371a2798f9011940bffe4eLearn how to turn wild-foraged stinging nettle plants into a tasty tonic with this nettle beer recipe.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:30:47 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/flint-knapping-arrowheads.html1baabd00b919215ba74d269029fa4a98Learn how to turn a stone into an arrow point. Flint knapping arrowheads is a connection to the past and a practical wilderness survival skill.
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 21:32:55 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/emergency-survival-kit.html8a4a89462a364d19b99d014e6ea04ed7Recommendations for putting together an emergency survival kit for the backcountry.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:10:07 -0400 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/mushroom-cultivation.html8deb19257863c52366355f46064e77b8How to grow mushrooms - a detailed guide to mushroom cultivation at home and in the garden.
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 21:30:38 -0400 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/nettle-pesto-recipe.html69c8a88439a0c3a525cccb9f7e449b9cThis nettle pesto recipe is a tasty way to get started with adding wild foraged foods to your diet.
Sat, 17 Apr 2021 15:10:52 -0400 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/fire-pit-construction.html51dda55f96639119604ff5f75a6b2eceWilderness survival fires have different requirements. Learn fire pit construction tips for surviving a cold night.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:41:56 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/birch-polypore.html0a086cb5ecc33cdd01a3651624303588The birch polypore fungus, aka tinder fungus, is an incredibly useful survival resource for fire making.
Mon, 23 Nov 2020 19:26:09 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/compost-tea-recipe.htmlbc7f8ccc50c755fd2d9ff4c9b61bc918Learn how to make organic fertilizer using a compost tea recipe.
Wed, 27 May 2020 20:47:35 -0400 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/survival-stone-tools-video.htmlbcfcde4129c89530c8ff959c8d3069faLearn how to make a quick stone blade for wilderness survival uses. Sun, 26 Apr 2020 18:29:11 -0400 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/amphibian-eggs.html645f033d43e03eb07f48a18f17e4d005Learn to identify amphibian eggs & egg masses of frogs and salamanders found in western Washington lowlands.
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 20:58:55 -0400 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/building-a-survival-shelter.html1e2bf4d6cc2b9742a8e93c0c3a57a476Exposure is the most common danger in survival situations and building a survival shelter is one of the primary tools used to mitigate that threat.
Tue, 25 Feb 2020 19:10:24 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/blacksmithing-course.html77e0d7ca005ca6ca579e72e2ec639e89Learn blacksmithing basics while forging your own knife to take home at this blacksmithing course.
Fri, 7 Feb 2020 20:52:36 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/clove-hitch.htmlf0fccc979ea4fac3e1701fb365fe0e5aHow to Tie a Clove Hitch Knot - A Valuable Skill for Wilderness Survival and More
Thu, 30 Jan 2020 20:23:31 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/birch-beer-recipe.html8b96a3f7379320cbb4c03c0cb73e7a0fBirch beer is an unique gourmet beverage, similar to root beer. This birch beer recipe can be made at home.
Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:19:22 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/wildlife-tracking-walks.html910aefbd34904247fdc3a558d4c704f0Learn to identify animal tracks & sign while exploring habitats of the northwest through our Wildlife Tracking Walks. Tue, 19 Nov 2019 20:23:52 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/wild-plant-walk-classes.htmlc4fd7fbef4b6eab2b10ff855246355ebLearn to identify wild plants and recognize edible, medicinal, & craft uses at these seasonal wild plant walk classes. Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:47:16 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/leatherworking-course.htmlc2d49d13d62a20a31cb11c5858e23443Make your own moccasin style leather shoes or a leather backpack in this leatherworking course.
Mon, 18 Nov 2019 18:56:29 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/wild-mushroom-recipes.html192efe566d3150fbe7c0740bedb994c5Here are some great wild mushroom recipes to take your wild delicacies to a new level of culinary delight.
Thu, 26 Sep 2019 19:07:41 -0400 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/how-to-dry-herbs.html4510b751fb83e28844cee3287c258b14Learn the different techniques of how to dry herbs including for specific parts such flowers, leaves, bark, and roots.
Mon, 26 Aug 2019 19:30:24 -0400 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/common-camas.html65acd420dd9b9abb917deda5b426fa51Common camas is a versatile plant with a long history of use by native people throughout the northwestern United States.
Thu, 20 Jun 2019 17:27:22 -0400 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/camping-food-list.html9736c9f5613e7b97b00def8cc265587dLearn about how to make a camping food list and gain great meal ideas for your next outdoor adventure.
Mon, 27 May 2019 18:52:06 -0400 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/best-bushcraft-knife.html2a60bbd2ab200d14ec95725558ec081aA knife can be the most important survival tool in your kit. Learn how to choose the best bushcraft knife for your needs.
Thu, 7 Mar 2019 19:17:36 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/paracord.htmlf6cf40c967ae679f1a2f5ecbe79bb9b9Paracord, or parachute cord, is one of the most useful pieces of survival gear. Learn about its properties and uses.
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 19:54:25 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/dog-tracks.html398c5cac809cda62bb7f53f58de7697dLearn how to differentiate dog tracks from other animal tracks, such as coyotes, wolves, foxes, and cougars.
Tue, 29 Jan 2019 19:23:28 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/how-to-make-maple-syrup.html63d531321a0a0567fca5fa7f7e2d70aeLearn about the tools and steps of how to make maple syrup - an exciting sustainable living skill.
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 19:01:31 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/wildlife-tracker-training.htmld2bd02865c2492247b5998fa3cad52c9Wildlife trackers work as researchers, field technicians, rangers, and biologists all over the world. Learn how to get the wildlife tracker training needed for starting a wildlife career.
Tue, 11 Dec 2018 17:50:33 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/permaculturist-training.html471f601397b1539feacefde1510a5aa0Permaculture Education - Train to Become a Permaculturist. Earn Certificates in Permaculture Design and More.
Wed, 28 Nov 2018 19:09:07 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/home-cheese-making.html68381722a5077478159b6e73f0970ea9Home cheese making is easy and with some basic knowledge and minimal equipment you’ll be started in no time! It’s also a skill set that increases your capacity for self-sufficiency and sustainable permaculture lifestyles.
Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:08:16 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/wildlife-trailing-course.htmla48a16ebc672df398acf35a4df93a5d6Learn how to locate fresh animal sign; follow the tracks and subtle clues, and find the animal, approaching without alerting them at this Wildlife Trailing Course.
Thu, 8 Nov 2018 20:11:37 -0500 https://www.wildernesscollege.com/survival-and-tracking-for-hunters-course.html119e29d6f2c2106f8d7b35f8fa375917Learn wilderness survival and wildlife tracking skills specifically applicable to hunting. Survival skills are key for backcountry hunts, while wildlife tracking skills allow you to find game more efficiently. Thu, 8 Nov 2018 18:41:21 -0500