I'm sending this out to all PFA membership because this is a great idea that you all could take the lead and do this in your communities & states you are in. Or if you know of any already planned you could help promote these fairs/classes to folks in your communities.
Twana
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Sponsored by Prepared Oklahoma Homeschool Families
The last decade is full of examples of natural disasters, terrorism, economic change, resource scarcity, pandemics, and political instability from around the world. This event will provide a framework for the participants to take rational steps towards preparedness. In a disaster, we all hope that humanity, charity, and goodwill towards men would prevail. However, lack of water, food, etc. leads many to resort to a less civilized mentality. Without support, many find themselves seeking fulfillment of their needs by any means possible. Understanding these issues will help you deal with panic, stress, and more when you experience a natural disaster, prolonged power failure, or worse. Any responsible individual who has considered the question of how best to sustain life and resources for self, family, and community in times of trouble will benefit from this event.
When: Nov. 17th. , 9:00am – 4:30pm
Who: Open to the public
Where: Memorial Road Church of Christ,
2221 East Memorial Road, Edmond, OK.
Registration: Members of POHF are asked to RSVP using the database on the group website. Non-members are asked to send an email to okiemomx2@yahoo.com with your name, email, phone number, number attending and item you are bringing for the potluck dinner. This information is for the purpose of keeping you updated about the Fair. It will not be shared.
Cost: There is no charge for attendance; however donations to help pay with room expenses & fuel expenses of the speakers are requested. Donations to our Silent Auction would be greatly appreciated. Funds raised from the Silent Auction will be dedicated to expenses for the Family Preparedness Encampment.
Schedule
8:00 - 9:00 Set-up
9:00 - 9:15 Welcome
9:15 - 10:15 Wild Food - Jackie Dill
10:30 - 11:30 What to Pack - Read Omohundro
11:30 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 - 1:30 Urban Homesteading - Jennifer Thompson
1:45 - 2:45 Introduction into Herbal Medicine - Jenny Mansell
2:45 - 3:00 Break
3:00 - 4:00 The Psychology of Survival Response - Read Omohundro
Silent Auction Results & Wrap up
Additional Information
Jackie Dill
Jackie Dill,a lifelong “locavore,” hosts wildcrafting tours that attract people from all walks of life, from top chefs to rugged survivalists. Jackie hosts two online groups on forging, Oklahoma Wildcrafting and Oklahoma Forge Ahead.
Wild Food
Basic introduction into wildcrafting in relation to survival and preparedness. Identification of many common Oklahoma plants, herbs and mushrooms and how to use them. Jackie Dill will help us to start the journey to learn about wild food.
Jenny Mansell
Jenny Mansell is a writer, herbalist and homeschool mom. She has been using herbs for her family's health for over sixteen years. She teaches local classes in herbalism and has a blog and has written articles on herbal subjects for a local paper. She enjoys wildcrafting and growing herbs and making herbal preparations for her family's needs."
An Introduction Into Herbal Medicine
Learn about using herbs to support your family's health. Covers first aid with wild plants as well as growing herbs and making basic herbal preparations to build a herbal home medicine kit. Provides an introduction to a selection of native herbs and ones easily grown in Oklahoma and provides an overview of some of their uses.
Read Omohundro
Read Omohundro retired from the Marine Corps after 20 years of service. He was directly involved in the relief efforts of Hurricane Katrina and several other humanitarian relief efforts. After surviving earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes, Read has seen the effects and devastation resulting from Natural Disasters. Read uses his knowledge and skills as an Infantryman to assist people by passing along valuable information on necessary items to pack for Natural Disasters and other survival situations. An expert in Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT), Read combines his knowledge of military skills with those skills needed to survive in an urban area after a Natural Disaster.
What to Pack : Create Your BOB (Bail Out Bag / Bug out Bag/ 72 hour bag)
Whether it’s a natural disaster, power failure, of worse, every situation presents you with different challenges and needs. A BOB is a mobile bag that allows you the necessities to survive for 3 days or longer when its time to GO. It’s hard to know where to start. This will be a fun and exciting way to learn how to get prepared to BUG OUT when it is time to LEAVE the comforts of your home during a disaster. We’ll cover all of the basics for your home, in your car, and more. IF YOU HAVE A BUG OUT BAG, BRING IT. If you have been considering assembling a Bug Out Bag, this is a great presentation to learn about the available gear that you will need. You’ll be much better off than 99% of the people.
Survival Response: I Will Survive!
This presentation will explore disaster scenario psychology, planning, and preparedness. It will include the thought process, decision making, and preparedness planning for small-scale individual disasters all the way through End-of-the-World scenarios.
Jenny Thompson
Jenny Thompson of Ellaberry Gardens is a sought after speaker on urban homesteading. She has been sharing her knowledge of urban homesteading for over10 years. She has created an urban oasis from which she supplies much of the food for her family of four. She teaches classes and conducts tours of local urban gardens. Jenny hosts a wonderful website, www.ellaberygardens.com.
Urban Homesteading
Jenny Thompson will show us how we can create our own backyard Eden using editable landscaping and raising backyard chickens and quail.
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Permalink Reply by Mercy Huss 6 minutes ago- What a GREAT idea!!! I"m going to propose this to our 9-12 group tomorrow night!!!
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