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SCHOOL OF SELF-RELIANCE "Where There is No Struggle, There is No Merit" Box 41834 Eagle Rock, California 90041 626-791-3217 or 323-255-9502 christopher_nyerges@yahoo.com for schedule updates. Also see  www.ChristopherNyerges.com   Since January 1974, we have offered Wild Food Outings, lectures, field trips, and workshops to over 22,000 people. Our classes were originally sponsored by WTI, Inc. Call us if you would like us to have a class, lecture, or walk for your group. These classes are led by Christopher Nyerges, Dolores Lynn Nyerges, and their staff. WILD FOOD OUTINGS These are more-or-less leisurely walks lasting about 3 hours. We focus upon identifying the plants we encounter, and learning how they can be utilized for food, medicine, or other needs. We collect enough wild foods to make a sample salad. Bring water, a bowl, and a notebook. Cost is $20 (unless otherwise noted). WILD FOOD COOKING WORKSHOP Minimal walking. We collect wild edibles that are in season, and then we go into the kitchen (or campfire) and cook. We make omelettes, bread, salads, drinks, desserts, etc. At some of these classes, you can bring your camera and have your picture taken with Otis, our pot-bellied porcine pal. Cost is $34. SURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVES AND WORKSHOPS We try to keep hiking to a minimum, and in 5 to 6 hours, you’ll get hands-on in the areas of primitive fire-making, making soap and fibres, finding and using wild foods, water purification, shelter building, etc. Sometimes we focus on one skill area. Cost is $51 (unless otherwise noted). GIFT CERTIFICATES are available for all our classes. CONSULTATONS AVAILABLE. (PERSONAL OR GROUP)  Note: Thomas Brothers Map co-ordinates are given in brackets for some locations. LOCATIONS: 1. Upper Arroyo. West end of Altadena Drive, Alt. 3 blocks west of Lincoln [pg. 535, F4]. 2. Hahamongna Watershed Park; entrance at Foothill and Oak Grove Dr., Pasadena. Meet at southern end of the upper area (across from La Canada High School). [pg. 535, E5]. 3. Switzer’s Camp, Angeles National Forest. From the 210 freeway in La Canada, drive up the Angeles Crest Hwy. 10 miles to Switzers. Meet near the bridge. 4. Angeles National Forest. From the Angeles Crest Highway and Foothill (or from the 210 freeway), drive 2 miles up the A.C. Hwy. (above the large new houses) until you see the turnout on your right. [535, C1]. 5. Millard Canyon, Altadena. From Loma Alta in Altadena, go north on Chaney Trail all the way to the campground. 6.  Arroyo Seco, north of the Rose Bowl, Pasadena. Meet at the SW corner of Washington and West. [pg. 565, E1]. 7. Cobb Estate, Extreme north end of Lake Ave., Altadena. 8. Casting Ponds, Arroyo Seco. Entrance to “Lower Arroyo Park” is from Arroyo Blvd, just west of Norwood Drive. Where the 210 meets the 134 freeway in Pasadena, go south on the short extension of the 710. Exit at California Blvd. Turn right (west) on California, and travel to where it ends, at Arroyo Blvd. Turn right (north) on Arroyo Blvd. and look for the sign on your left for the Lower Arroyo Park. Drive down the road and park. [pg 565, F5]. 9. Orcas Park. northeast of Hansen Dam, in Lake View Terrace. From the 210, exit Osborne and go east on Foothill to Orcas Ave., and then go south into the park. We’ll meet in the southern-most parking area. [pg. 503, A2]. SURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE, Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m., $51. Orcas Park (Location 9), in Lake View Terrace. Location 9. We'll focus on desert survival skills, with plant ID, fire skills, water still, shelter, and more.   WILD FOOD OUTING, Saturday, March 22, 10 am. $20. We’ll do our walk in the Arroyo Seco, just north of the Rose Bowl. Be sure to look at your map before coming to this spot. When you’re down in the canyon where the Rose Bowl is located, travel north on Rosemont (on the east side of the Bowl), up to Washington. Park in the parking area on the east side of Rosemont where it meets Washington. We’ll walk north to a trail and explore chaparral and riparian plants.   WILD FOOD OUTING, Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m., $20. Learn how to identify edible, medicinal, poisonous, and useful plants on this leisurely walk. How to make a simple solar oven will also be demonstrated. Hahamongna Watershed Park; entrance is at Foothill and Oak Grove Dr. in Pasadena. Meet at south end of the upper area (across the street from La Canada High School). [pg. 535, E5]. WEAPONRY and Wild Food WORKSHOP, Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m., $25. We’ll cover some of the basics of primitive weaponry, such as snares, deadfalls and their triggers, bows, throwing sticks, nets, etc. We’ll make some of these, but will not be doing any hunting. Bring a good knife. Hahamongna Watershed Park, Location 2. SOAPSTONE WORKSHOP and wild food walk, Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m., $25. We'll work with pieces of soapstone and make such objects as small bowls, bearing pieces for fire, pipes, amulets, etc. Soapstone is easily carved with any knife, so please bring several knives. We'll also cover some wild edibles. Hahamongna Watershed Park, Location 2.   SURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE, Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m., $51. Learn about water purification, making fire without matches, wild plant identification, some snares, and shelter-building. We’ll hike down through the chaparral into the Arroyo Seco’s riparian environment. We’ll meet on the Angeles Crest Highway in La Canada, and hike into the Angeles National Forest. Location 4.   WILD FOOD OUTING, Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. $20. Join us as we explore a chaparral-riparian area, and learn about various plant uses. This is south of the Rose Bowl in the Arroyo Seco, near the Archery range. Location 8. SURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE, Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m., $50. We’ll focus on bow-making today, and we’ll also learn about medicinal and edible wild plants, fire skills, tracking skills, rock tools, and more. Hahamongna Watershed Park (Location 2); entrance is at Foothill and Oak Grove Dr. in Pasadena. Meet at southern end of the upper area . [pg. 535, E5]. WILD FOOD OUTING, Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m., $20. We’ll walk just north of the Rose Bowl in an area with mixed chaparral and ornamentals, and we’ll go to a riparian area. Arroyo Seco, Location 6   WILD FOOD OUTING, Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m., $20. We’ll begin by learning how to make a leather (or other fabric) vest. Then, we’ll go on a leisurely walk as we identify edible, medicinal, poisonous, and useful plants. We’ll identify mushrooms if there are any available. We’ll make a salad, and make a fire without matches. Hahamongna Watershed Park; [location 2]   SURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE, Saturday, May 24, 10a.m., $51. We’ll learn the basics about wild foods, weaving, shelter, and practice fire skills. We’ll also learn how to make a simple leather carrying bag. Altadena, Location 1.   WEAVING WORKSHOP, Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m., $25. Learn how to collect natural fibres and make twine, rope, brushes, sandals, netting, & baskets. A wonderful skill! Switzers Camp, Location 3. WILD FOOD OUTING, Saturday June 7, 10 a.m. $20. Learn about local native plants and some introduced exotics as we walk in Sierra Madre’s Bailey Canyon. Meet in the parking lot at Bailey Canyon Park. From the 210 Freeway in Arcadia, go north on Michillinda to Grand View in Sierra Madre. Turn right (east) on Grand View, then go left (north) on Lima St. one long block to Carter, where you turn left (west). You will see the park entrance on your right. Thomas Guide pg 566, J1. WILD FOOD COOKING WORKSHOP, Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. $34. We’ll gather and collect a wild food meal, PLUS you’ll see how to make a low-cost solar oven. Hahamongna Watershed Park, Location 2.   FIRE-SKILLS WORKSHOP, Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m., $40. We’ll cover all the ways in which fire can be made when you’re without matches. After this day, you’ll never leave home without your magnesium fire starter! We’ll also learn about some edible and medicinal plants. Hahamongna Watershed Park, Location 2.   SURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE, Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m., $51. We’ll learn the basics about wild foods, weaving, snares shelter, and practice fire skills. Altadena, Location 1.   WILD FOOD OUTING, Saturday, July 5, 10 a.m., $20. We’ll walk just north of the Rose Bowl in an area with mixed chaparral and ornamentals, and we’ll go to a riparian area. Arroyo Seco, Location 6   WILD FOOD COOKING WORKSHOP, Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m., $34. We'll collect some wild edibles, and then we'll prepare and cook a delicious meal. Location tba.   SURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE, Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m., $51. Learn about water purification, making fire without matches, wild plant identification, and shelter-building. We’ll hike down through the chaparral into the Arroyo Seco’s riparian environment. We’ll meet on the Angeles Crest Highway in La Canada, and hike into the Angeles National Forest. Location 4. WEAPONRY WORKSHOP, Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m., $25. We’ll focus on arrow-making, both primitive and modern. If time, we’ll also learn about some other trapping methods. Pasadena’s Arroyo Seco. Location 8. We’ll park in the casting pond area.   WILD FOOD OUTING, Saturday, July 5, 10 a.m., $20. We’ll walk just north of the Rose Bowl in an area with mixed chaparral and ornamentals, and we’ll go to a riparian area. Arroyo Seco, Location 6   WILD FOOD COOKING WORKSHOP, Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m., $34. We'll collect some wild edibles, and then we'll prepare and cook a delicious meal. Location tba. SURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE, Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m., $51. Learn about water purification, making fire without matches, wild plant identification, and shelter-building. We’ll hike down through the chaparral into the Arroyo Seco’s riparian environment. We’ll meet on the Angeles Crest Highway in La Canada, and hike into the Angeles National Forest. Location 4. WEAPONRY WORKSHOP, Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m., $25. We’ll focus on arrow-making, both primitive and modern. If time, we’ll also learn about some other trapping methods. Pasadena’s Arroyo Seco. Location 8. We’ll park in the casting pond area.   WILD FOOD OUTING, Saturday, July 5, 10 a.m., $20. We’ll walk just north of the Rose Bowl in an area with mixed chaparral and ornamentals, and we’ll go to a riparian area. Arroyo Seco, Location 6   WILD FOOD COOKING WORKSHOP, Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m., $34. We'll collect some wild edibles, and then we'll prepare and cook a delicious meal. Location tba. SURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE, Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m., $51. Learn about water purification, making fire without matches, wild plant identification, and shelter-building. We’ll hike down through the chaparral into the Arroyo Seco’s riparian environment. We’ll meet on the Angeles Crest Highway in La Canada, and hike into the Angeles National Forest. Location 4. WEAPONRY WORKSHOP, Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m., $25. We’ll focus on arrow-making, both primitive and modern. If time, we’ll also learn about some other trapping methods. Pasadena’s Arroyo Seco. Location 8. We’ll park in the casting pond area. WEAVING WORKSHOP, Saturday, August 9, 10 a.m., $25. Learn how to collect natural fibres and make twine, rope, brushes, sandals, netting, & baskets. A wonderful skill! Switzers Camp, Location 3. SURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE, Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m., $51. We’ll learn about medicinal and edible wild plants, fire skills, tracking skills, rock tools, snares and deadfalls, and more. Hahamongna Watershed Park (Location 2); entrance is at Foothill and Oak Grove Dr. in Pasadena. Meet at southern end of the upper area . [pg. 535, E5]. ORIENTEERING WORKSHOP, Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m., $25. Learn to use a map and compass. Also learn about natural navigation with sun and stars. We’ll also do plant identification and fire-making, if time. Location 2. Bring a compass. WILD FOOD OUTING, Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m., $20. We'll collect a wild food salad, and see wild herbs from both chaparral and riparian environments. Meet in the parking area of the Arroyo Archery Range, Location 8.   FIRE WORKSHOP, Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m., $25. Learn all the ways to make fire when you have no matches, from modern to primitive. Location 3, Switzers. SURVIVAL SKILLS, Saturday, Dec. 22, 10 a.m. , $51.. Avoid the malls! The hills will be quiet and peaceful. We’ll cover all the basics, and discuss the meaning of many of the season’s symbols. Location 1, Upper Arroyo   WILD FOOD COOKING WORKSHOP, Saturday, Dec. 29, 10 a.m. $34. In this period between Christmas and New Year’s, let’s slow down, learn about nature’s bounty, prepare a delicious meal, and enjoy it with like-minded people. Join us for a great way to close out the year. Location 2, Hahamongna Watershed Park.   TO REGISTER: Call us at 323-255-9502 with a credit card or mail a check to Box 41834, Los Angles, California 90041 at least one week ahead of the date scheduled. Indicate the date of the class you will attend, and how many people will be attending. ALWAYS RSVP. LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. To Register: Christopher Nyerges P.O. Box 41834 Eagle Rock, California 90041 626-791-3217 or 323-255-9502 www.ChristopherNyerges.com Call us with a credit card or mail a check at least one week ahead. Indicate date of the class you will attend, and how many will be attending.   VIDEOS Exploring... Edible Wild Foods of the U.S.  Christopher Nyerges you how to identify and use common wild plants of the U.S. One hour. $20 + 3.85 shipping. Survival Foods Part of Huell Howser's public TV "Visiting" series. Christopher and Dolores Lynn Nyerges collect a wild salad in downtown Los Angeles. 30 minutes. $20 + 3.85 shipping. BOOKS Extreme Simplicity: Homesteading in the City, by Christopher and Dolores Lynn Nyerges. $19 includes postage. Guide to Wild Foods, by Christopher Nyerges, $17 includes postage. Enter the Forest, by Christopher Nyerges. $10 includes postage. The Winds Erase Your Footprints, by Shiyowin Miller, $19 includes postage. SEE OUR WEB SITE FOR COMPLETE BOOK LIST OTHER SERVICES WE OFFER:      CONSULTATIONS      BOOKS AND PRODUCTS AVAILABLE      GIFT CERTIFICATES (for all our classes)      SURVEY OF YOUR PROPERTY TO IDENTIFY USEFUL PLANTS      PRIVATE INSTRUCTION      LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS FOR YOUR         ORGANIZATION, CHURCH, OR SCHOOL Please call us for details. Interested in the unexpected? See: www.equinox-project.com/nyerges.htm

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