Natural World: Wilderness Survival and Bushcrafting

Deadline to Register: October 17th at 5pm Title: Natural World: “Wilderness Survival and Bushcrafting” Description: Do you know what to do in a 72-hour emergency? Have you received a water boil notice but due to power outages are unable to do so? Weather phenomenon causes power and utility outages often enough that having the requisite knowledge to sustain oneself for 72 hours as viable skillset. Join us for a hands-on event to learn the fundamentals of self-aid, fire building using multiple ignition sources, emergency shelter building, water sanitization, and more valuable skills to assist you and your family during an emergency. If you are already versed, join us to network and share experiences. ** This workshop is open to teenagers 15 years and up with a participating parent. ** Instructor: Jeff Thornton grew up in rural Mississippi where his father taught him woodcraft based on heritage methods passed down from generations. Later in life he spent 20 years in the United States Coast Guard conducting search and rescue and responding to natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina. After retiring from the Coast Guard, Jeff served as the Alabama State Administrator for Team Rubicon which is a group of disaster response volunteers. Jeff has spent recent years formalizing his curriculum through providing formal training groups who want to know what to do in emergencies. Supplies and Attire: All materials and supplies will be provided. Please wear clothing and footwear suitable for outdoors and trail-walking. Time: Saturday, October 24th (10:00am-2:00pm) Tuition: $70.00 Level: Beginner Important Information: Registering for a workshop indicates that the student is 19 years of age or older and understands that photographs/video may be taken during the event and their image may be used on Burritt on the Mountain’s website and social media outlets or other promotional materials. Registration also indicates that the student releases Burritt on the Mountain and the City of Huntsville, all their directors, employees, volunteers, and any persons associated with Burritt on the Mountain, from any liability for any bodily injury and/or property damage suffered by the attendee as a result of activities during the educational program. Cancellation Policy: Our workshops take a great deal of advanced planning and purchasing of supplies. 25% of all ticket purchases are a non-refundable deposit. Students that cancel 30 days or more prior to the date of the class will be eligible for a refund, minus the non-refundable deposit. No refunds will be issued less than 30 days from the start date of a class.* To be fair and consistent, there can be no exceptions to this policy, regardless the reason a cancellation is requested. Thank you for understanding that this policy is in place to protect our artist instructors who spend time, energy, and money to create an amazing learning experience. *We require a minimum number of students to hold a class. If this minimum is not met, the class may be canceled or rescheduled. In this case, a full refund will be offered.