Fifty Things to Do in the Wild

Richard Skrein, Maria Nilsson

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English

Pavilion
02 April 2020

Popular culture; Philosophy & theory of education; Schools; Forestry & silviculture: practice & techniques; Outdoor survival skills

Fifty savvy skills for outdoor adventurers.

This trusty guide teaches you all the essential skills you need to survive in the wild, from building a shelter to making a fire. Forest school practitioner Richard Skrein shares his expertise and enthusiasm for the outdoors through easy-to-understand instructions, illustrated with captivating drawings by Maria Nilsson. The book is divided into four main chapters reflecting the elemental skill sets:

Earth – this chapter focuses on toolcraft, foraging and natural resources. Learn how to make a bow, arrows and a mallet; identify essential plants and trees and their medicinal properties.

Air – this chapter focuses on shelters, knots, navigation and the sky. Learn the secrets of selecting the perfect wilderness camp; master knots and lashings; and discover how to read nature’s ‘GPS’.

Water – this chapter focuses on finding, drinking and using water, fishing and rafts. Learn how to purify water for drinking; suss out the skills needed to fashion a fishing rod; and make a sail for your handmade raft.

Fire – this chapter focuses on making and using fire and cooking food. Master the art of building a fire, set your own signal fire and build a Swedish fire log.

The book also explains the items you need to ensure your rucksack is kitted out with the best equipment for exploring. With extra tips and a rundown of useful tools, you’ll find everything you need to get out there, have an adventure and survive the great outdoors.

By: Richard Skrein
Illustrated by: Maria Nilsson
Imprint: Pavilion
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 191mm, Width: 141mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 360g
ISBN: 9781911641216
ISBN 10: 1911641212
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 02 April 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Richard can be found in the woods and on the coastlines of Europe and beyond, and is an experienced educational professional with a profound and enduring passion for outdoor education. A born Londoner with a wandering spirit, he loves nothing more than to learn new (and ancient) ways of connecting with the natural world, before sharing that knowledge with others. He believes deeply in the power of the outdoors to educate, nurture and inspire. Maria Nilsson is a freelance illustrator based in London. Her illustrations are heavily influenced by the natural world, exploring various tactile qualities of colour, pattern and texture. She is the illustrator behind 50 Things to Do with a Penknife, 40 Knots and How to Tie Them and Pittipat's Saucer of Moon.

Reviews for Fifty Things to Do in the Wild

""Teens will gladly trade their screens for the engrossing IRL skills-constructing a fishing rod, whittling a twig- in 50 Things to Do in the Wild.” Martha Stewart Living ""Compact and useful, 50 Things to Do in the Wild is a practical guidebook touched with whimsy. Alongside Maria Nilsson's green-ink illustrations, Richard Skrein explains basic woodcraft: how to build and start a fire; how to construct a primitive shelter; how to collect and purify water. He also suggests activities playful and soulful, such as making mudslides, taking night walks and enjoying the mindfulness of 'forest bathing.’"" - The Wall Street Journal