Matchless Firestarting (FREE!)

Early or pre-humans have been controlling fire for as long as 1.7 million years – before humanity evolved, beginning 300,000 years ago. Fire is a result of impact, compression, solar energy or friction. Ancient fire-making methods include the hand drill, bow drill, pump drill, fire plow, fire saw, fire thong, and sparks caught from striking rocks. Bow drills have been used by humans around the world for thousands of years.

Learn how to make and practice using a complete matchless-firestarting bow drill kit - bow, spindle, handhold, and fireboard - using a variety of locally-sourced materials and a piece of cordage. We'll meet at the amphitheater in Deering Oaks Park.

Space in this class is limited. Preregistration is required to reserve a spot in the class. The event is "free," but we ask people to make a donation of at least $1, because it sucks when 15 people sign up…