Booking

Attendance to any scheduled foraging walk is cost-free to anyone enrolled in a federally recognized (or otherwise legitimate) American Indian tribe. Just email me and I’ll add you to the list.

PRIVATE FORAGING WALKS

I also offer a service leading foraging walks at a location and date of your choosing. Fees will vary depending on the number of people, location, and length of walk.

Rates for a two-hour foraging walk

One-on-one: $100

2 people: $125

3 to 5 people: $200

6 to 9 people: $350

10 to 19 people: $500

20-30 people: $700

More than 30 people is not really possible on most trails.

Any location outside of the Austin area requires a travel fee of $0.70 per mile, round-trip.

Email me at paleoforaging@gmail.com to request more info.

Current availability (updated March 12th, 2026)

AVAILABLE DATES: March 17th, April 7-10 (limited slots),14-16, 22-24, 28, 30.

ETHNOBOTANY CONSULTATION

I may do virtual or in-person consultations.

Email me at paleoforaging@gmail.com to request more info.

PALEOTECH CLUB

The Paleotech Club meets regularly in the winter at a public park in Austin. We will practice flintknapping, woodworking, basketry, traditional archery manufacturing, weaving, pottery, cordage, fire-making, or whatever you enjoy working on that is Paleolithic technology / primitive skills. It is also an opportunity to learn from others, even for complete beginners. It is totally free and open to the public.

This is how I learned flintknapping and other primitive skills: from some greats (Dino Labiste, Ken Peek, & Dick Baugh) hosting free public meetings. It is now my turn to host these events.

There are many skilled Paleotech practitioners in Austin. I am probably only an expert in flintknapping but dabble in many others. In the Paleolithic period, people learned skills by watching and imitating others. They also valued community. Let’s bring that back.

I will bring one large canvas cloth to catch flintknapping debris. I always have some extra rock, tools, and safety gear if newbies need it, but other than that, bring your own supplies!

A chair, bucket, or something is recommended to avoid sitting on flakes if you plan on knapping. Long pants, closed-toe shoes, gloves (I like gardening gloves), and, most of all, eye protection are the recommended safety gear for flintknapping. I usually have extra gloves and safety glasses. Flintknapping is inherently dangerous, and all participants agree to take part at their own risk of injury, including possible severe injury. After many years of knapping, I still commonly get cuts and bruises. I take no responsibility for injuries or damages occurred as a result of attending these events.

UPCOMING CLUB MEETINGS:

On pause for now. Unless otherwise announced, we will resume meeting in late fall / winter of 2026.

LOCATION: Take your first right upon entrance. The meeting spot is shown by the red arrow on the map below (30.2444, -97.6980) The closest address for navigation is 600 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741 (park entrance). But continue after that, take your first right, and park in the lot or on the street. The spot may change slightly if I show up and that area is already occupied, but it will be in the visible vicinity. Bathrooms and water fountains are available in the adjacent plaza.

PAST CLUB MEETINGS:

From October to February, we met 9 times, with an average of 9 attendees per meeting.

PALEO TECH (primitive skills)

UPCOMING PALEO TECH EVENTS

See “Paleo Tech Club” above for regular, casual events.

Classes for specific skills TBA later…

PAST PALEO TECH EVENTS

Flintknapping Circle & Natural Living Market at Xylem Farms || Sunday, March 24th, noon to 3:00 PM

Free Flintknapping Circle

PRIVATE KNAPPING LESSONS

For any flintknapping beginner, I will teach you all the basics, one-on-one, providing all necessary tools and materials, plus some take-home materials and possibly tools. I charge $50 / hour, with a 2-hour session suggested for a first time. Recurring sessions of shorter duration for cheaper rates are also possible. To schedule a lesson, email me at paleoforaging@gmail.com.

PRIVATE PRIMITIVE SKILLS LESSONS

I am versed in making bows and arrows, cordage, the bow-drill (fire-starting), making flutes and didgeridoos, wild clay, pit-fired pottery, and more. For lesson inquiries, email me at paleoforaging@gmail.com.

LAND SURVEY / SPECIALTY TEACHING

I may do a biological survey of your land and generate a report of the useful species. The cost generally depends on lot size and distance from me.

I will give foraging walks, primitive skills lessons, or lectures by request to special audiences such as schools and businesses.

For Land Survey or Specialty Teaching requests, please email me at paleoforaging@gmail.com with specifics.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

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