Matchless Firestarting (FREE!)

Sat Jun 06 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-04:00

Evergreen Cemetary Duck Pond Parking Lot | Portland

Rewild Maine
Publisher/HostRewild Maine
Matchless Firestarting (FREE!)
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Early or pre-humans have been controlling fire for as long as 1.7 million years – before humanity evolved, beginning 300,000 years ago. Fire is a result of impact, compression, solar energy or friction. Ancient fire-making methods include the hand drill, bow drill, pump drill, fire plow, fire saw, fire thong, and sparks caught from striking rocks. Bow drills have been used by humans around the world for thousands of years.
Learn how to make and practice using a complete matchless-firestarting bow drill kit - bow, spindle, handhold, and fireboard - using a variety of locally-sourced materials and a piece of cordage. Let's meet at the Duck Pond Parking Lot at the back of Evergreen Cemetery.
Space in this class is limited. Preregistration is required to reserve a spot in the class. The class will begin promptly at the scheduled time. Please plan accordingly. If you know you can't attend class, a quick phone call or email is appreciated so we can make the spot available to other students. Contact Rewild Maine at (207) 449-7738 or [email protected] if you have any questions.
Donations of any amount will always be graciously accepted. Rewild Maine is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We depend on donations from the community to offer free classes and workshops and we are grateful for your support. Scholarships are available for paid classes on an as-needed basis and nobody will ever be turned away for lack of funds. All donations are tax-deductible.
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Evergreen Cemetary Duck Pond Parking Lot, Portland, United States

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