Practical Skills for Better Living

Homesteading · Canning · Gardening · Wilderness Safety · Emergency Preparedness

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Class Descriptions

No power? No heat? No problem. Government websites and even HydroOne guides are missing key life-saving advice...

Based on AdventureSmart programs and real search and rescue data...

Orienteering, shelter building, fire starting, and signalling...

Essential items to keep in your car so you can always get home safely...

Learn to identify any plant anywhere using field guides...

From soil health to harvest. Science-based gardening...

Maximize harvests while minimizing work...

Practical approach to permaculture design...

Learn to preserve fruits, pickles, and jams safely...

Can soups, stews, and meals safely...

Pickles, tomatoes, holiday treats, and winter meals...

Create just-add-water meals for camping or emergencies...

Budgeting, stockpiling, and building pantry insurance...

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About the Instructor

Living this lifestyle everyday...

Credentials & Experience

  • 📍 Based in Chatsworth, Ontario
  • 🍅 30+ years organic gardener
  • 🥫 Canning for over a decade
  • 🌿 Permaculture Design Certified
  • 🏕️ Wilderness Survival trained (WSC)
  • 🎓 AdventureSmart Certified
  • 🪖 Trained with Army Reserves
  • 🔍 Valid Police Records Check
  • 📋 Valid Insurance Certificate

Contact & Booking

📍 Location: Chatsworth, Ontario, Canada

📧 Email: sdchernoff@outlook.com

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We travel to your location - Ontario only. Classes can be customized for any age or interest level.

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