For more information regarding details on these classes and programs, please email darryl@thesouthernherbalist.com. More 2016 Classes will be added in the coming weeks.
Edible/Medicinal Plants – January 30, 2016
Hoover Tactical Firearms – Hoover, Alabama
Come have a fun time learning about edible/medicinal plants and then get in some range time. In this class, we will be looking at plants as both good tasting foods as well as medicine which can be used in a “Grid Down” world. Enjoy a wild foods snack, learn how to make an herbal antibiotic and other useful medicines and afterwards, keep your shooting skills up with some range time at the best indoor shooting facility in the state.
Cost: $15 (Does not include range fees)
Winter Foraging – February 20, 2016
With a bit of knowledge, foraging edible and medicinal plants can be a year round experience. Come join Darryl as we hike the hills and valleys around Lookout Mountain in search of winter plants which can be used as both food and medicine. We will spend the day hiking around various types of terrain learning to identify and use a wide variety of plants found during the winter months.
Cost: $35
Wilderness and Primitive Survival, March 18 – 20, 2016
With Instructors Darryl Patton and James Gibson
Location: TBA (Lake Smith/Cullman Area)
Cost: $225.00
This course focuses on the fundamentals of survival and primitive skills. Some of the skills covered are firemaking, shelter construction, trapping and snaring, edible and medicinal plants, navigation without modern gear, water purification, and survival kits. There are no housing facilities at this location. Students can make hotel arrangements or they can camp on the 160 acre farm where the event is being held (no charge for camping). Fresh water is available on the farm.
Lunch will be in the field. Bring enough food to sustain long days with short breaks.
Be prepared for the weather. Bring appropriate clothing as this is a rain or shine event.
In addition to food and water, students should bring a note pad and pencil.
Recommended items include hat, sunscreen, sturdy footwear and camping gear.
Cutoff date for registration is March 10, 2016
Grid Down in Milton, Florida – April 2 – 3, 2016
In this workshop, we will be covering some of the essentials for survival in a Grid Down world. Enjoy an adventure into the world of edible and medicinal plants. Learn how to use wild plants in a Grid Down situation where modern medicine may not be available.
Cost: $100
The Herbal Medicine Chest – Herbal equivalents to Prescription Medications
* Emergency Dental Issues, Toothpowders, Gum Disease Prevention
* Pandemics, Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
* Learn how to make Activated Charcoal and other necessities “at home”
* Water Purifcation without modern ingredients
AND MUCH MORE…….
We will also spend the weekend hiking, learning how to identify wild plants which can be utilized to make high powered antibiotics, blood stoppers, antivirals and other medicines. Class time will consist of exploring the unique tradition of using wild plants as food and medicine. You will be participating in learning how to gather and prepare a variety of wild foods, Everyone will go home with Salves, Liniments and Tinctures they make!
Useful Plants Of The Low Country (Charleston, South Carolina)
April 23 – 24, 2016 (TBA)
Grid Down Andalusia, Alabama – April 30 – May 1, 2016
In this workshop, we will be covering some of the essentials for survival in a Grid Down world. Enjoy an adventure into the world of edible and medicinal plants. Learn how to use wild plants in a Grid Down situation where modern medicine may not be available.
Cost: $75
The Herbal Medicine Chest – Herbal equivalents to Prescription Medications
* Emergency Dental Issues, Toothpowders, Gum Disease Prevention
* Pandemics, Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
* Learn how to make Activated Charcoal and other necessities “at home”
* Water Purifcation without modern ingredients
AND MUCH MORE…….
We will also spend the weekend hiking, learning how to identify wild plants which can be utilized to make high powered antibiotics, blood stoppers, antivirals and other medicines. Class time will consist of exploring the unique tradition of using wild plants as food and medicine. You will be participating in learning how to gather and prepare a variety of wild foods, Everyone will go home with Salves, Liniments and Tinctures they make!
May 14 – 15, 2016
Herb Class on Lookout Mountain – Ed’s Farm
3080 Valley Street, Leesburg Alabama, 35983 (map)
34.20829,-85.78518
May 21, 2016
Bankhead National Forest Edible and Medicinal Plants
Cost: $35
Home to 400 miles of canyons and a hundred waterfalls, The Bankhead National Forest is a hidden jewel in the state of Alabama. come join Darryl as we hike the hollows and ridges of this beautiful eco-system in search of plants such as the Filmy Fern, Dutchman’s Breeches, Ginseng and a host of other plants useful as food and medicine.
Easy to moderate hike. Bring plenty of water, snacks and good hiking shoes.
June 11 – 12, 2016
Herb Class on Lookout Mountain – Ed’s Farm
3080 Valley Street, Leesburg Alabama, 35983 (map)
34.20829,-85.78518
June 25, 2016
Summer Foraging
Cost: $35
The lazy days of summer are a great time for foraging edible plants. In this class we will focus on foraging and harvesting delicious edibles which can be used in a variety of tasty dishes. Learn how to identify and use plants such as Florida Betony, Wild Lotus, Groundnuts and other delicious will edibles. This class will focus on what is available in the summer but many of these same plants can be harvested in other seasons.
July 9 – 10, 2016
Herb Class on Lookout Mountain – Ed’s Farm
3080 Valley Street, Leesburg Alabama, 35983 (map)
34.20829,-85.78518
August 13 – 14, 2016
Herb Class on Lookout Mountain – Ed’s Farm
3080 Valley Street, Leesburg Alabama, 35983 (map)
34.20829,-85.78518
August 20 – 21, 2016
The Survival Medic
In a “Grid Down” or post disaster world, a basic working knowledge of first aid and wilderness medicine can mean the difference between life and death. This weekend workshop is designed to provide participants with the skills and confidence to treat a range of conditions from simple bleeding to more traumatic injuries such as amputated limbs. Whether it is something as simple as an outbreak of Poison Ivy or a more serious water born disease, participants will learn techniques to treat many common and not so common injuries and health conditions. This is an intensive training and will include scenarios in which participants will be required to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) to include a head to toe survey, CPR if required and extrication from the field. This class will also include an introduction to basic suturing techniques. Prior medical training is not necessary for this course. Successful participation will qualify participants to attend the more advance Survival Medic training to be offered at a future date.
Training will be conducted by Darryl Patton
who taught Emergency Medical Personnel at the college level and was a Nationally
Certified Paramedic.
Cost: $200 (Includes supplies and handouts)
September 10 – 11, 2016
Herb Class on Lookout
Mountain – Ed’s Farm
3080 Valley Street, Leesburg Alabama,
35983
(map)
34.20829,-85.78518
September 24 – 25, 2016
Fall Mushroom Hike. Hen of the Woods,
Lion’s Mane, Chicken of the Woods and other Fall mushrooms will be the focus of
this weekend workshop. We will be foraging, cooking and learning about mushrooms
as both culinary wonders and amazing medicines.
Cost: $75
October 8 – 9, 2016
Herb Class on Lookout
Mountain – Ed’s Farm
3080 Valley Street, Leesburg Alabama,
35983
(map)
34.20829,-85.78518
October 24 – 28, 2016
Seal Team Training (Not open to the Public)
November 12 – 13, 2016
Herb Class on Lookout
Mountain – Ed’s Farm
3080 Valley Street, Leesburg Alabama,
35983
(map)
34.20829,-85.78518
November 16 – 20, 2016
Advanced Bushcraft: This 5-day class taught by James Gibson and Darryl
Patton will teach the students a wide variety of Bushcraft skills such as
friction fires, flint knapping, cordage making, improvised containers, wild
edibles, primitive trapping/fishing, game preparation, and much more.
Gear Requirements: Hiking boots (broken in), fixed blade knife
with sheath, cap or bandana, small day pack, clothing appropriate for the
season, water container, rain gear (jacket or poncho), lunch or snacks easily
prepared in the field. Students may camp on the property at no cost, or
stay in one of several nearby hotels.
Each class is limited to 12 students. Upon successful completion, a
class knife and
certificate of training are awarded to the student.
Class begins at 0800 on the first day.
Contact
jeff@jungletraining.com for costs and more information.
December 10 – 119, 2016
Herb Class on Lookout
Mountain – Ed’s Farm
3080 Valley Street, Leesburg Alabama,
35983
(map)
34.20829,-85.78518