Fall/Winter 2026-2027

Calendar of Events at

MEDICINE BOW

Native American Wilderness Survival Skills & Earthlore

~ Classes for all ages taught by Mark Warren

Pre-registration is required for all events.

www.medicinebow.net  medicinebow(at)att.net 

 Sept. 27 – ARCHERY RENDEZVOUS – Not instruction, but adventure and fun for established archers of all skill levels using a handicap system as they vie for the SILVER ARROW. 1– 4 pm. $10 (with bow rental add $10)

 Oct. 18 – ARCHERY RENDEZVOUS – (See Sept. 27) $10

 Oct. 24 – IDENTIFICATION AND USAGE OF PLANTS IN AUTUMN – (This Class if Full) Learn about the wild herbs, shrubs, trees, fruits, nuts, roots, bark, and vines of the season that the Native Americans used for food, medicines, and crafts. $75

 Nov. 15 – ARCHERY RENDEZVOUS – (see above at Sept. 27) $10

Nov. 28 – STALKING – Learn the discipline for approaching wild animals undetected, whether for photography, hunting, or observing. $70

 Dec. 5 – THE ART OF ARCHERY – Learn the best blend of Native American, Old English, and modern styles. For ages 10 to 110 and all skill levels. Learn the melding of strength and grace known to the best archers of history. Taught by 1999 World Longbow Champion. Gear provided or BYO.  $80

 Dec. 19 – TO BUILD A FIRE – An in-depth class on foolproof pyre construction and lighting. Includes: wood selection, architecture, and proper fuel layering for a sustainable one-match fire. Never fail again.  $65

 Dec. 27 – ARCHERY RENDEZVOUS – (See Sept. 27) $10

 Jan. 16 – PLAINS INDIAN SIGN LANGUAGE – An evening class by a wood stove inside Medicine Bow Lodge. Learn the native skill of speaking with your hands. Bring a friend for future signing in your life.  $20 per person

 Jan. 17 – ARCHERY RENDEZVOUS – (See Sept. 27) $10

 Jan. 23 – – KNIFE & HAWK – Learn to throw knife and tomahawk with authority. Projectiles provided or bring your own.  $70

 Feb. 13 – ADVANCED ARCHERY – For students who have taken the Art of Archery class. Fine-tune sighting, release, and follow-through. Learn four new techniques: Clout-shots, micro-shots, timed shots, and moving target. $80

 Feb. 14 – ARCHERY RENDEZVOUS – (See Sept. 27)  $10

 Mar. 6 – A STUDY OF WINTER TREES – Learn to identify trees by bark patterns, leaf scars, growth characteristics, winter remnants, and habitat. We will cover native uses of trees as foods, medicines, and craft materials. $65

 Mar. 20 – TRACKING – Learn the prints, gaits, and track patterns of native animals of Appalachia and how to track them. $65

 Mar. 28 – ARCHERY RENDEZVOUS – (See Sept. 27) $10

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To Sign Up For a Class

Reserve your spot by email or phone, then mail a check or money order made to: Medicine Bow LLC, 104 Medicine Bow, Dahlonega, GA 30533. Each class is filled to its limit on a first-come-first-served basis. Email: medicinebow(at)att.net

Cancellation Policy

For a cancellation 7 full days before class, fee is returned in full. Cancellation by 4 full days before class, 50% returned or 60% applied to future workshop.

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Everything that Mark teaches can be found in his Secrets of the Forest book series. These books are available HERE and everywhere books are sold. These volumes share knowledge Mark has gained from more than 50 years of intense nature, and Native American studies, self-imposed survival trips, and teaching to thousands of students all across the country. If you are a student of the forest, primitive skills, survival lore, or a teacher of these subjects, these books were written for you (each book includes more than 100 detailed project descriptions.) And, if you are someone who enjoys reading about adventures in nature from the safe, dry space you call home, we think you will enjoy Mark’s stories and personal adventures, many of which are included among these pages.

Secrets of the Forest, a teaching legacy, by award-winning naturalist and environmental educator Mark Warren.

 

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