White Patch - 2 Day Plant-focused Survival May

White Patch - Level 1 Plant-focused Survival Course

Jake Cassar, 49, has been described as an encyclopedia of bush knowledge, earning this reputation by spending extended periods living in the wild subsisting on only what he can obtain from the land.

An award winning conservationist, Jake's truly comprehensive knowledge of edible and medicinal wild plants, and his personal stories from decades of experience, are guaranteed to change the way you look at the Aussie bush forever!

Over this relaxed, fun and inclusive 2 day, level 1 Plant-focused Survival course you'll learn fundamental survival skills with a strong emphasis on utilizing edible and medicinal wild plant, Jake's specialty!

Check out "The Patch System" on the website to learn about the other levels of our unique Rite Of Passage incl level 1) White, 2) Yellow, 3) Green, 4) Blue, 5) Brown and 6) Black patch

This empowering, educational and engaging experience is guaranteed to inspire you to continue your journey of getting in a much closer relationship with nature. You'll:

• Build confidence in regard to identifying and safely using a variety of edible and medicinal native and introduced plants

• Learn about poisonous plants and fungi

• Learn all about the amazing wildlife on the 80 acre wildlife sanctuary

• Learn fundamental survival skills such as

  • making friction fire,

  • building a weatherproof shelter,

  • making cordage from natural fibres, and

  • finding fresh water and nutritious wild food in some truly unexpected places

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

• Learn about safe, sustainable and respectful foraging

• Enjoy Jake's campfire stories, music and bushcraft related discussions

• Learn the fundamentals of tracking including animal track and scat ID, bird language

  and much, much more!

   

**DETAILS**

Arrive: Saturday 9.45am sharp for a 10am start.

** Optional early set up on Friday afternoon - meet Jake at 4.30pm sharp - please select this option at checkout if needed **

Finish: Approx 4pm, Sunday (ideally no earlier)

CAMPING OPTIONS

Self Sufficient Camping: While you are welcome to bring your own tent, we now have 12 family size canvas tents already set up and free of charge! They've even got camp mattresses in them. Just bring your sleeping bag/s and pillow and you're good to go. You can check out what they look like here - cost is included in your course ticket

Cabin Stay: Alternatively you can stay in fully self sufficient cabins (for a fee) by booking online or contacting the Walkabout Park directly on 4375 1100.

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

The Walkabout Park has toilets, hot showers, electricity (power points) and even a couple of fridge/freezers!

TO BRING

• NOTEBOOK & PEN! 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

• Phone charger - there're power points in the campsite.

Wear: Warm / cool layers, hiking boots (optional), sun hat, sunscreen, raincoat. Bring spare socks.

Food: Please ensure you bring enough food and snacks for the entire duration of the weekend. Recommended: Fruit, nuts, muesli bars, canned foods, noodles (easy stuff) and/or pre prepped healthy meals in containers that can be kept in the camp refrigerator. Please also bring a water bottle.

Again, please be prepared for colder weather at night, with extra layers, blankets and in the colder months, gloves, thermals and a beanie. 

Now we are at the Walkabout Park, you can wake up to a nice hot shower!

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 0405424124

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.