Friction Fire! February 6, 2011

Explore this ancient technique of making fire in the wilderness. We will teach the skills of using a bowdrill in this hands-on class. We will also touch on hand drills, pump drills, fire plows and other ways to make fire by friction. Walk away from the class with your own homemade bowdrill and the skills to use it! Pre-registration is highly recommended for all weekend programs. Please register by the Wednesday prior to the weekend. To register, call (919) 489-0900. Make sure to check on this web page before coming on the day of the program in case of class updates or cancellations. Updates will be posted alongside the course descriptions for each course. Drop-ins are also welcome if the program is not already full. Directions: All weekend programs take place at Leigh Farm Park in Durham except for the Owl Prowls, which take place at Mason Farm Preserve in Chapel Hill.