The purpose of this group is to discover, explore and understand the natural resources existing in an urban environment. During the weekend I teach classes in what I call "Urban Outdoor Skills" and once a month, I take people on a donation-based hike/meeting to explore the city wilderness where we learn about wild edible food, the various uses of plants (medicinal, aromatic, etc...) and how to use nature to become more self-reliant. The hike/Meeting is very informal - we have a mix of experts an …

Wild edible mushrooms? Yes we have them here in Los Angeles and in Southern California: Chanterelles, Morels, Porcinis and yes, we even have Truffles! there is nothing like them! Watch out they may be deadly! They have to be ID'd by an expert or asta la vista baby. Join us for a wild mushroom hunt as we go look for edible and medicinal mushrooms here in our backyard or in faraway places. Here is a partial list of what you can find here in LA: Chanterelle - Cantharellus cibarius Morel - Morchell …

… Identify and use wild food and medicine plants. Build a waterproof shelter using only natural materials. Make rope and string from plants. Track, stalk and move silently with expanded awareness. Set primitive deadfall traps and snares (vegetarians may set traps to catch tofu). Navigate without a compass. Deepen our knowledge of ourselves and our connection with the land and people. Practice indigenous wisdom as we "seek what they sought."   Instructor Chris Morasky has been teaching ancient skil …