50 Things to Do in the Wild

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    50 Things to Do in the Wild Author: Illustrator: Maria Nilsson Format: Hardback First Published: Published By: HarperCollins Publishers
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    Pages: 144 Language: English ISBN: 9781911641216 Categories: , , , , ,

    Explained with expert, easy-to-understand commentary from forest school practitioner Richard Skrein, and illustrated throughout with captivating drawings by Maria Nilsson, this trusty guide will teach you all the essential skills you need to survive in the great outdoors. The book is divided into four main chapters reflecting elemental skill sets: Earth – this chapter focuses on toolcraft, foraging and natural resources. Learn how to make a bow, arrows and a mallet; identify essential plants and trees and their medicinal properties. Air – this chapter focuses on shelters, knots, navigation and the sky. Learn the secrets of selecting the perfect wilderness camp; master knots and lashings; and discover how to read nature’s ‘GPS’. Water – this chapter focuses on finding, drinking and using water, fishing and rafts. Learn how to purify water for drinking; suss out the skills needed to fashion a fishing rod; and make a sail for your handmade raft. Fire – this chapter focuses on making and using fire and cooking food. Master the art of building a fire, set your own signal fire and build a Swedish fire log. The book also explains the items you need to ensure your rucksack is kitted out with the best equipment for exploring. With extra tips and a rundown of useful tools, you’ll find everything you need to get out there, have an adventure and survive the great outdoors.

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    "Teens will gladly trade their screens for the engrossing IRL skills-constructing a fishing rod, whittling a twig- in 50 Things to Do in the Wild.” Martha Stewart Living "Compact and useful, 50 Things to Do in the Wild is a practical guidebook touched with whimsy. Alongside Maria Nilsson's green-ink illustrations, Richard Skrein explains basic woodcraft: how to build and start a fire; how to construct a primitive shelter; how to collect and purify water. He also suggests activities playful and soulful, such as making mudslides, taking night walks and enjoying the mindfulness of 'forest bathing.’" - The Wall Street Journal

    Author Biography

    Richard Skrein can be found in the woods and on the coastlines of Europe and beyond, and is an experienced educational professional with a passion for outdoor education. A Londoner with a wandering spirit, he loves nothing more than to learn new (and ancient) ways of connecting with the natural world, before sharing that knowledge with others. He believes deeply in the power of the outdoors to educate, nurture and inspire. Richard is also the author of Fifty Things to Do in the Snow and Fifty Things to Do with a Stick. Maria Nilsson is a freelance illustrator based in London. Her illustrations are heavily influenced by the natural world, exploring various tactile qualities of colour, pattern and texture. She is the illustrator behind Fifty Things to Do with a Penknife, Forty Knots and How to Tie Them and Pittipat’s Saucer of Moon.