Outdoor Survival Skills
This two-day class consisted of “learning while hiking” on trails at Cacapon State park park.
Instructor: outdoor survival expert and retired U.S. Air Force SERE specialist Khristopher “Pete” Peterson
Foraging for Food
Local herbalists Abby Porter and Joyce Morningstar led participants on an informative and educational walk to identify wild plants that may be found in your backyard that can be used for food or have healing properties.
Edible Plants of West Virginia PDF
Free Food & Medicine PDF
Composting
The basics of composting – what it is, why you would want to do it, what materials can be composted and various different composting methods.
Instructors: Lisa & Larry Leisher
Class presentation (3MB)
Compost Tumbler Plan PDF
Worm Composting Bin PDF
Off-Grid Emergency Communications Refresher
A refresher workshop designed to guide citizens on how and when to use GMRS radios as a useful backup communications tool in the event of an emergency.
Presented by Morgan County Emergency Communication Network (MCECN)
Class Presentation PDF
Channel List for GMRS pre-programmed Baofeng UV-5R radios
Weekly 2 Meter Radio Net Info
Obtaining GMRS license
Seed Starting
Seed starting techniques and basic requirements for successful germination and growth
Instructor: Master Gardener, Bonnie Aracil
Class Presentation (5 MB PDF)
Seed snail seed starting PDF
Red Solo Cup seed starting PDF