"A ring around the sun or moon, means rain or snow coming soon"It usually happens in the colder months of the year- It is a formation of ice “crystals” that we are seeing. If you can see a “break” in the halo/ring...that will be the direction of the bad weather front fast approaching!Understanding and interpreting how the sun and moon affect the earth is a crucial skill, … [Read more...] about Look UP!
Outdoor Skills
Ask the Willow
Lessons that the Earth can teach us are easily overlooked The Willow is a very giving teacherHe has much to share if you listenYou do not need to be the most experienced tracker to understand his “speak”The Willow provides food, shelter and knowledge for all I want to share a lesson I gained from the Willow“the hare and the willow” I was observing a willow thicket on … [Read more...] about Ask the Willow
Spitted Fish (No Gutting Required)
Want a hot fish meal but you don't feel like gutting and filleting the fish? You'll love this... You'll need to collect a small stick, just large enough to support your catch. Carefully using your knife, remove the bark from a small branch. The outer bark is where the bacteria lives, so we want to get down to the inner bark or cambium layer. It will usually have a yellow … [Read more...] about Spitted Fish (No Gutting Required)
Insects tell ALL
Spiders leave there webs before s rainstorm Ants are busier building their mounds before wet weather Frogs and crickets are louder before wet weather Flies gather more indoors when wet weather approaches I thought this was pretty handy information, hope you do as well! If YOU know ant cool old wives tales, sayings or proverbs please share in the comments below! jb … [Read more...] about Insects tell ALL