05/10/2026
What an incredible weekend of learning with Jack Raven Bushcraft in Kent, working towards my IOL Bushcraft qualification. 🌿🔥
It was exciting, challenging and, at times, hard work!
We learned how to make fire using a fire drill, safely use a knife, identify trees and understand the different qualities and uses of their wood, build a shelter, and even make cordage from stinging nettles.
There was so much more to it than I expected. What really surprised me was discovering how much you can learn with the right technique, patience and practice. Things that at first seem completely impossible slowly become achievable.
And there’s something very empowering about learning skills that connect you so directly with the natural world, and that one day could potentially make a real difference in a survival situation.
A challenging weekend, a lot of new skills, plenty of muddy hands… and a whole new appreciation for what nature provides. 🌳🔥🌿