Earthskills

A broad set of traditional and practical skills related to living in harmony with nature and utilizing natural resources. These skills are often rooted in ancestral knowledge and passed down through generations, including but not limited to:

1. Primitive survival skills: Techniques for sourcing and purifying water, building shelters, making fire without modern tools, and identifying edible plants and wildlife.

2. Handicrafts such as basket weaving, pottery, hide tanning, cordage making, and woodworking using natural materials.

3. Developing an understanding of the environment, tracking animal signs, observing natural patterns, and connecting with the cycles of the seasons.

4. Foraging. Identifying, harvesting, and utilizing wild edible plants, as well as understanding their medicinal properties and uses.

5. Outdoor food preservation. Cooking over open fires or using primitive ovens, as well as food preservation methods such as drying, smoking, and fermenting.

6. Navigation without modern tools, using celestial cues or natural landmarks, as well as orienteering and wilderness first aid.

7. Survival and rewilding, learned through hands-on experiences, workshops, mentorship, or studying from experts in the field. They serve to promote self-sufficiency, environmental stewardship, and a deeper understanding of the interplay between humans and the natural world.