Tanglewood Hollow
Firecraft I: The Science of Fire
Date: Wednesday, October 28th
Rain Date: Wednesday, November 4th
Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
Ages: 9+
Location: Pembroke, NH
Fire has been one of humanity’s most important tools for thousands of years. But what does it actually take to build a fire, and how can we use it safely and responsibly in the wilderness?
Join us in the woods for an afternoon of hands-on exploration as we discover the science and skills behind firecraft!
We’ll begin by investigating the fire triangle and learning what a fire needs to ignite and continue burning. Then we’ll head into the forest to identify natural tinder, explore the differences between tinder, kindling, and fuel, and experiment with different fire-building techniques.
Throughout the workshop, participants will:
- Discover the science of fire and the three elements necessary for combustion.
- Search for and identify natural tinder materials in the forest.
- Learn how to construct different fire lays
- Practice traditional flint and steel and modern ferro rod fire-starting techniques.
- Put their new knowledge to the test in a supervised fire-building challenge.
- Learn how to safely manage, extinguish, and leave no trace of a campfire.
This workshop emphasizes experimentation, problem-solving, and practical wilderness skills. Participants will have opportunities to work independently and collaboratively as they discover what makes a successful fire.
Looking for more? This is the first workshop in our Firecraft series! We’ll be offering Firecraft II: The Art of Firemaking in the future, where participants will explore primitive fire-starting techniques, including the bow drill, and assemble their own firemaking kits to take home.
Firecraft I is designed as an introduction and will be a prerequisite for Firecraft II.
Please note: This is an outdoor, drop-off workshop. Participants should dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. All fire-related activities will be closely supervised and are subject to weather conditions and local fire restrictions.
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