Ancestral Skills for a Sustainable Modern Life
What’s the Difference Between Camping, Bushcraft, and Survival?
Exploring the outdoors draws people for a myriad of reasons: relaxation, adventure, the desire to connect with nature, or even the challenge of staying safe and resourceful when circumstances turn dire. Within this broad realm of outdoor experiences lie three main practices that, while…
Learn From Nature: What Do Turkeys Eat in the Winter?
How Turkeys Teach Us to Survive the Winter For generations, humans have looked to nature for guidance on how to survive and thrive. Our ancestors, particularly Native Americans and early American colonists, observed the habits of animals to learn essential survival skills. Among these…
Lessons from Hurricane Helene
Surviving & Supporting in Times of Crisis As Hurricane Helene swept across the southern U.S., it left behind a trail of destruction—flooded towns, power outages, and lives turned upside down. For many, the pain is still raw. Families are displaced, homes destroyed, and in…
Fruit Stuffed Fire-Roasted Pumpkin Recipe
Pumpkins and squash have been used for centuries by indigenous peoples throughout the Americas, long before European settlers arrived. Native American tribes, particularly those in what is now the northeastern United States, relied heavily on the “Three Sisters” — corn, beans, and squash —…
Learn About Our 24-Hour Survival Challenge
Take on the 24-Hour Survival Challenge: Build Skills, Confidence, & Camaraderie Imagine this: A storm has knocked out power across the area for days, leaving you without access to heating, cooking, or clean water. Or perhaps you’ve wandered a little too far off the…
Sulfur Fatwood Matches: A Reliable Fire-Starting Tool
For centuries, fire has been humanity’s most important tool—whether for warmth, cooking, or protection. Long before the modern matchbook, resourceful individuals relied on methods that could ignite a fire quickly and in less-than-ideal conditions. One such method involved sulfur fatwood matches—a combination of resin-rich…
Phragmites on Long Island: Foraging, Crafting, and Cooking
Have you ever walked along the wetlands of Long Island and noticed tall, swaying reeds that seem to stretch endlessly into the sky? Those striking plants are known as phragmites, and they have a fascinating story to tell. Often considered a nuisance due to…
The Spotted Lanternfly: Long Island’s New Invasive Threat
The Spotted Lanternfly: Long Island’s New Invasive Threat & How We Can Help Stop It The Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) has officially made its way to Long Island, and it’s causing quite a stir. Originally from Asia, this invasive species has spread rapidly across…
Coyotes on Long Island – Living With Our New Neighbors
Coyotes, which were historically confined to the western United States, have expanded their territory and are now a notable presence on Long Island, New York. As these adaptable predators continue to extend their range, their arrival presents both challenges and opportunities for understanding how…
The Magic Mile: Strategy for a Successful Hunt
Discovering the Secrets of the Trail When hunting, success often comes down to knowledge—knowledge of the land, the game, and the subtle changes that signal opportunity or danger. One powerful technique that seasoned hunters use to gain this knowledge is known as “The Magic…