CLASSES IN ANCIENT WILDERNESS SKILLS & EARTHLORE
taught by Mark Warren, 104 Medicine Bow, Dahlonega, GA 30533

~ A PLANT WORKSHOP IN YOUR BACKYARD ~
scheduled at your convenience
Medicine Bow comes to your doorstep. Ask your neighbors to join you in the discovery of the Indians’ secrets about food, craft and medicines. There is no better way to learn plants than to know the plants you see each day. 706 864 5928 or medbow@alltel.net

MARCH 3 - THE ART OF ARCHERY - A complete lesson from the 1999 World Longbow Champion. For ages 7 to 100, all skill levels. Gear provided or BYO. $75

MARCH 4 - ARCHERY RENDEZVOUS - For all skill levels, adventures with bow and arrow to win the coveted SILVER ARROW. 1 p.m. $10 ( bow rental add $10 )

APRIL 7 - 8 - STALKING & TRACKING – The Cherokee discipline for approaching wild animals undetected. Learn to track - the prints, gaits and track patterns of the animals of Appalachia. $95 ($105 with sign language class below)

APRIL 7 – PLAINS INDIAN SIGN LANGUAGE – An evening class on the hand communication of the Native Americans. Bring a friend so you can use it! 20/person

APRIL 22 – ARCHERY RENDEZVOUS –For all skill levels, adventures with bow and arrow to win the coveted SILVER ARROW. 1 p.m. $10 ( bow rental add $10 )

MAY 19 – NORTH GEORGIA WHITEWATER TRIP & RIVERINE NATURE STUDY - Learn from the 1998 U.S. Whitewater Canoe Champion. Excellent for beginners. Beautiful pristine river to be revealed to those who sign-up. (BYO canoe or we’ll help you arrange a rental) $75/person.

MAY 20 – ROBIN O’ THE HOOD MAY DAY TOURNAMENT – 1 p.m. To win the Golden Arrow. $10 per archer. (bow/arrow rental add $10)

MAY 26-27 – THE WILD PLANTS OF SPRING –Learn to identify and use plants as food, medicine, craft. A must-class for survival students. $95

JUNE 4-7 ADULT SUMMER CAMP - Return to the days of river trips, campfire stories, archery, survival skills, tomahawk throwing and wilderness games. An opportunity for quality family time in nature. For adults 16 and older. Children with parent(s) must be nine or older. Meals provided. Call or write for application. $400

JUNE 9 – THE ART OF ARCHERY- A complete lesson from the 1999 World Longbow Champion. For ages 7 to 100, all skill levels. Gear provided or BYO. $75

JUNE 10 –ARCHERY RENDEZVOUS –For all skill levels, adventures with bow and arrow to win the coveted SILVER ARROW. 1 p.m. $10 ( bow rental add $10 )

JULY 11 – A WALK IN THE WOODS – A casual study of wildflowers, insects, birds, wildlife & tracks, trees, edible and medicinal plants, and other Indian secrets $65

JULY 22 - ARCHERY RENDEZVOUS –For all skill levels, adventures with bow and arrow to win the coveted SILVER ARROW. 1 p.m. $10 ( bow rental add $10 )

JULY 28– A STUDY OF TREES - Learn to identify trees by bark patterns, leaves, grain, smell and habitat and learn their foods, medicines, and craft materials. $65

JULY 28– CONCERT BY MARK WARREN - Original compositions: piano, guitar, vocals at the Crimson Moon on Dahlonega’s square, 8 p.m. Call ahead for reservations ($8). 706-864-3982. ($10 for walk-ins). Part of the proceeds goes to the preservation of our Hemlocks.

AUGUST 4 – THE WILD PLANTS OF SUMMER – A day of fieldwork with plants as foods, medicines and crafts. $75

AUGUST 11 – KNIFE & HAWK – Learn to throw knife and tomahawk. $65

AUGUST 12 – ARCHERY RENDEZVOUS – For all skill levels, adventures with bow and arrow to win the coveted SILVER ARROW. 1 p.m. $10 ( bow rental add $10 )