Along with the sampling of chili there will be live bands for entertainment and dancing. There will be a spot set aside for campers, motorhomes and RV's, but no hookups. The chili will be turned in at high noon on Saturday with chili sampling commencing soon thereafter. Live in the Chihuahuan Desert with skills taught by naturalist in this 3-day survival school. You learn about locating water, using native plants, making shelter, signaling, starting fires and cooking, making tools and primitive weapons.
Emphasis is on primitive skills.
Previously used by U.S. Air Force and Customs Services. Workshop takes place at Sauceda headquarters on Ranch. Thus began the evening routine of military life at Fort Davis in the 1880's and thus begins this special tour of the Fort grounds and buildings. There will be re-enactments of life at the Fort along the tour. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing and meet at the Fort's regular parking lot at the entrance bridge.