Green Patch 4 Day Course - April 2026

Completed your White and Yellow Patch and ready to LEVEL UP your BUSHCRAFT SKILLS?

GREEN PATCH IS NOW HERE!

After 20+years of sharing my knowledge and experiences, and after developing a great connection with many people on the courses, it's time to go even deeper into edible & medicinal wild plants and the finer details of what it takes to thrive in the Aussie bush!

Green Patch is a full, 4 day, in depth course teaching you the vital skills to survive in a variety of scenarios. From urban survival, to foraging on the coastline - this is where you will learn the tools and know-how to survive indefinitely without access to regular food and medicine.

The Basic Outline of Your Green Patch Course

Day 1

• Revision from White and Yellow Patch and summary of everything learnt on those courses with a focus on breaking it all down into practical and digestable information.

  
  

• Bush survival workshop covering what to pack in you INCH (I'm Not Coming Home) bag for a worst-case scenario, plus info on prepping to survive a variety of scenarios

  
  

• Setting up a stealthy bushcamp using a tarp or hoochie. Learn valuable knots and general camp craft.

  
  

• Edible & medicinal wild plants presentation

Day 2

• Practical and hands on Wilderness First Aid with qualified instructor covering a wide variety of realistic scenarios

  
  

• Debri shelter building

  
  

• Edible & medicinal wild plants presentation

• Powerpoint presentation going deeper into useful plants, tracking and more

Day 3

• The ethics of hunting and trapping

  
  

• Hunting and trapping techniques including making a fish trap, humane cage trap, Green bow (15 minute bow), reverse guillotine snare and more

  
  

• Realistic hunting scenario with 3D targets in a bushland setting

  
  

• Skinning and processing game

  
  

Day 4

• Revision and round circle discussion around the campfire

  
  

• Advanced tracking techniques

  
  

• Natural navigation field workshop

  
  

• Combat archery in the bush

This interactive, fun and informative weekend with Jake is designed for you to:

• Deepen your education and build more confidence in identifying and using edible and medicinal native and introduced plants

• Further your fundamental survival skills

• Establish and maintain a mutually beneficial relationship with the land and all its inhabitants

• Revisit important advice on safe, sustainable and respectful foraging

• Gain sustainability & environmental awareness

• Share campfire stories, music and bushcraft related discussions

• Learn archery, and much, much more!

PLUS go even deeper with your knowledge on:

• Bush nutrition - where to get your carbohydrates, protein, fats and vitamins and minerals from the wild. Includes 15 page handout.

• Bush navigation & tracking

• Cloud ID & weather prediction.

• Weaving a basket, smoker or fish/bird trap out of introduced flora species.

• Bird and frog language and ID.

• Friction fire making and string making using different mediums and techniques

You'll walk away feeling ready to THRIVE in the Aussie bush!

Please note: Each course differs according to the seasons and what is growing and available, so you will gain more information on the wild food and medicinal plants available in that particular season.

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**COURSE DETAILS**

Arrive: Thursday 9.45am sharp for a 10am start. (Optional: Meet the day before, on Wednesday, to set up camp and stay an extra night).

Finish: Approx 4pm, Sunday 

CAMPING OPTIONS:

BYO Tent/Swag: Bring all your own gear (tent/swag, camping mattress, sleeping bag, pillow etc. Whatever you need to be comfortable) 

Vehicle Camping: The area we do a lot of the activities is right next to where you will park your car, so if you want to camp in or next to your vehicle - no worries at all, just bring what you need for this

Please also note that no dogs/pets are to be brought into the area.

TO BRING:

*Please make sure you prepare for the weather conditions as they can be a bit colder or hotter out this way.* 

🍃 NOTEBOOK & 2 x PENS! Even if you aren't a big note taker, there will likely be something you WILL want to write down - esp re Jake's encyclopedic plant knowledge.

🍃 Phone/camera

🍃 Charged power pack should you wish to charge your phone (you'll likely be taking a bunch of pictures)

🍃 Torch

🍃 Hot/wet weather gear, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent

🍃 Feel free to bring your bow if you have one and plenty of spare arrows

PLUS + Bug Out Bag aka Survival Go Bag:

Your bug-out bag (or go bag) is your pre-packed, portable emergency kit designed to help you survive after evacuating due to a disaster, emergency or crisis. Here's what I recommend including:

• 3/4 to full tang knife (the blade goes 3/4 or all of the way through the handle.) Morakniv make good cheap knives.

• A folding saw

• Tarp/hoochie with o-rings

• Fully charged battery power pack for your phone

• Whistle

• 20 metres parachord

• Emergency blanket

• Raincoat

• Small self inflating mattress (decent ones in most camping stores)

• Leather gardening gloves

• Sleeping bag (minus 2° - 5° ideal)

• Mozzy net (mainly needed for Summer/Autumn)

• Up to 80 - 85 litre backpack to fit all your things in

*This can all end up a bit expensive, so if you can't grab all the gear, just get what you can and reach out to Jake if you have any questions

 **Check out THIS VIDEO with some great options from an old-school army disposal store (Lakes Army Disposal) in Boolaroo near Lake Macquarie (free shipping over $100)

FOOD:

Please ensure you bring enough food and snacks for the entire duration of the weekend (4 days and 3 nights).

Recommended: Practical food/snacks for taking on medium level hikes eg fruit, nuts, muesli bars etc. Canned foods, noodles (easy stuff) and/or pre prepped healthy meals stored in your eski. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BRING A WATER BOTTLE, PLUS I recommend having a big water container in your car. 

I don't mind if you want to have a couple of quiet drinks in the evening, just don't make it a piss up as others might not want to be around alcohol for whatever reason.

Clothing:

Please wear comfortable clothes, walking shoes/boots, and bring layers for hot, wet and/or cooler parts of the day. A hat and sunscreen are strongly recommended.In the warmer months, it's a good idea to wear lightweight long pants and tuck them into your socks to keep the creepy crawlies out. Bring spare socks.

And again, please be prepared for colder weather at night, with extra layers, blankets and in the colder months, gloves, thermals and a beanie. Looking forward to seeing you at the Walkabout Bushcamp!

Contact Jake directly if you have any questions or hesitations and would like an obligation free chat on 0405 424 124

ABOUT JAKE: Jake Cassar has been described as an encyclopedia of bush knowledge, earning this reputation by living in the wilderness for extended periods and subsiding largely from only what he can sustainably and respectfully obtain from the bush.  When Jake isn't visiting family, he lives in the bush in his Blackwolf canvas tent on the Western Central Coast.

Jake Cassar Bushcraft (JCB) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and Elders past, present and emerging. JCB strives to interact with the land and all its inhabitants with the utmost respect.

**PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING TICKET: **

• The Green Patch Course is only for those who have already received their White AND Yellow Patch. If this isn't you, you can first do your White Patch - check upcoming dates here

• This course is not suitable for kids. This event is only suitable for ages 15+

• The hikes / walks are are not too far from the bushcamp and are suitable for all fitness levels

• No dogs or animals are permitted.

• All events go ahead rain, hail or shine!

  ** Cancellations: All ticket sales are final and non-refundable, however, you may resell or transfer them to a friend.