Wilderness & Survival Skills

A regenerative future begins with ancient skills

There was a time when people knew how to live–and live well–with what the landscape provided. Most of us today have lost these ancient skills. With them, we’ve lost critical knowledge of how to live sustainably.

Wilderness and survival skills classes at the Horn Farm look beyond self-sufficiency, resourcefulness, and preparedness. By reclaiming the abilities of our ancestors, we deepen our sense of place, belonging, and responsibility for the land and one another.

Some of our offerings focus on true ancestral skills, teaching people how to create fire, build shelter, and find food purely from the land. Other offerings balance these sensibilities with modern privileges, empowering people to connect with the land by promoting preparedness in backcountry settings.

Upcoming Programs


Wilderness & Survival Classes

Micro-Survival Kit Workshop

Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 1PM – 2:30PM

Outdoor Cooking for Campers

Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 12PM – 2PM

Bushcraft Basics

Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 1PM – 3PM

More topics coming soon!

Past topics have included:

  • Wild basket crafting
  • Making natural cordage
  • Wildlife tracking
  • Building primitive traps
  • Wilderness observation and navigation

Skills Series: Elements of Survival

A three-part wilderness skills series that explores the essential forces of Water, Earth & Air, and Fire, guiding participants to reconnect with nature while learning practical skills for resilience and self-reliance in the wild.

Participants can register for individual sessions or join the full series at a discounted cost.

Water | Find, Filter, Purify

Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 1PM – 4PM

Earth & Air | Build, Insulate, Cook

Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 1PM – 4PM

Fire | Create, Maintain, Use

Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 1PM – 4PM

Can’t join us in the spring? Elements of Survival will return in the fall of 2026. Learn more and register for classes on Saturdays, August 26th, October 3rd, and October 10th.