Bushcraft… FORAGING NOTES: February 30 Jan 2020 Many would argue that February is possibly the most difficult month of the year in which to forage or survive in the wild. However, if November and December have done…
Bushcraft Finding dry firewood on a cold, wet and windy riverbank… 6 Dec 2019 Sometimes, when it's cold, wet and windy, it can be pretty easy to let your spirits slump with camp morale on a long trek or expedition. Especially if you've been…
Bushcraft… River Wye canoe expedition 22 Sep 2019 WE'VE had some epic adventures in our time, but few can match the absolute pure joy and delight of wild camping your way down a river. And few waterways can…
Equipment… Sturdy 750ml titanium kettle put through its paces… 14 Sep 201913 Sep 2019 WHEN a manufacturer asks me to test their gear for them, it rarely happens quickly. You see, in my eyes as a professional outdoorsman who relies on his gear day-in-day-out,…
Nature Good morning grass snake 13 Jul 2019 ENCOUNTERED one of these fine fellows this morning while out canoeing - a perfect example of a British grass snake. One of only three* native snake species to be found…
Nature… Peacock butterfly caterpillars 11 Jul 2019 Encountered these splendid chaps down by the river the other day... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZl3BVXBOoM&feature=youtu.be ...and while they may give some folk the creeps in their caterpillar form, these fine specimens will go…
Bushcraft… Overnight bushcraft and wild camping course… 1 Jun 2019 June 15 2019 - Middle Spernal, Warwickshire THE next Wild Parkin bushcraft course will be the overnighter here in Warwickshire, aimed at beginners and people who are new to the…
Bushcraft… Great shelter building from a novice group 29 May 2019 BUILDING a solid shelter is one of the key elements of survival in the wild, and it forms a large part of the Wild Parkin day courses. Whether you're new…
Bushcraft… TICKS – how to remove them and what to look out for 11 May 2019 TICKS look like very small spiders that inhabit woodland and grassland areas throughout the UK. They are unable to fly or jump onto humans. Instead they easily attach to exposed…
Bushcraft… Bushcraft for Beginners Workshop 4 May 20194 May 2019 1-day course, Middle Spernal, Warwickshire Saturday May 18 – 10am until late (officially ends at 4pm, but you’re welcome to stay for dinner round the campfire) JOIN us for a…
