Forgotten Skillz

Forgotten Skillz A community for local Long Island friends who want to explore the skills that helped our ancestors thrive to help us live more sustainable modern lives.
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Workshops & outings held regularly across Long Island

04/09/2026

Joining us for the sold out April 11th Miracle Mile trail study in Patchogue?

The best parking is on Smith St, immediately across from the band shell.

04/08/2026

Forgotten Skillz will be hosting the Ranger Grove at Sands Point Preserve's upcoming Long Island Fairy Festival on May 2nd.

We'll be at the campground telling stories, learning Ranger skills, and watching for our favorite ogres, faires, and wee folk.

But watch out! Word around the grove is that there are trolls lurking under the bridge!


04/07/2026

Just finished up the last of a four-part ScribeCraft series in which we explored the history and technology of the written word.

Today's session was all about book binding. We bound two types of pamphlets and a coptic bound book.

Without me knowing, the kids got together, picked a book, and dedicated it to me.

That's my why.

Not the object, not even the gifting, but the knowing that I made even the smallest positive impact in their lives, enough that it prompted them to action.

04/06/2026

Step into the world of wilderness survival and learn one of the most essential skills for the outdoors: shelter building.

In this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn how to assess your environment, choose the right location, and construct practical shelters using natural materials. Whether you're a hiker, camper, educator, or just someone who wants to feel more capable outside, this experience is designed to give you real skills you can use right away.

We’ll cover:

• How to stay protected from wind, rain, and temperature shifts
• The fundamentals of debris shelters and natural insulation
• Smart site selection and safety considerations
• Practical survival strategies you can apply on any outdoor adventure

Join us for this immersive Wilderness Survival Workshop on April 18th at one of three locations on Long Island:

Sands Point Preserve – 10:00 AM
Vanderbilt Museum – 2:00 PM
CEED (Brookhaven) – 6:00 PM

No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn.

This is a chance to reconnect with the land, build confidence outdoors, and walk away with skills that have been trusted for generations.

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Only 4 Spots Left!If you plan to join us for the Miracle Mile Spring Foraging & Trail Study Walk (Patchogue) event, be s...
04/06/2026

Only 4 Spots Left!

If you plan to join us for the Miracle Mile Spring Foraging & Trail Study Walk (Patchogue) event, be sure to reserve your spot soon, as we have only a few free tickets left.

On a related note, registration for the May 17th Hedges Creek Miracle Mile Foraging & Trail Study Walk (East Patchogue) is now live 😁

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04/05/2026

Have you ever gone hiking in the rain.... on purpose? It shows you a completely new view of the trail.

Next Miracle Mile walk and trail studies will be the Patchogue Preserve on April 11th, and Hedges Creek on May 17th. Info and registration at the events link in our bio.

04/05/2026

Spend 30 seconds with me listening to the rain as I explore the woods at Hedges Creek Park in East Patchogue.

Hiking the trails of Long Island’s parks gives a brand new perspective on the environment. The animals behave differently, the nature sounds change, and we can learn to find peace and comfort as we stand in Mother Nature's cleansing embrace.

Want to join us on a slow-paced observational trail study? Click www.ForgottenSkillz.com/events and look for our Miracle Mile Walks!

04/04/2026

Hapazome is a fairly modern craft based on a traditional Japanese art form.

Participants will select flowers and plants, then transfer the natural pigments and plant shapes to fabrics.

We will be bringing this leaf pounding Hapazome workshop to the Glen Cove Library on Saturday, May 9th.

04/02/2026

Met some furry woodland friends as I was walking through the Patchogue Preserve today. Join me at the next Miracle Mile trail study and maybe they'll come say hello! (Link in comments)

04/02/2026

When we run one of our Forgotten Skillz Survival Workshops, we approach not from a place of doom, but from a perspective granted us by our ancestors, for whom these tasks were just part of daily life.

We seek to learn the skills of the past to survive both in the woods and in daily life, leveraging the mindset and stoicism of the woodland challenges to grant us the ability to thrive in all aspects of life.

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Forgotten Skillz - Long Island

Welcome to FORGOTTEN SKILLZ!

We are a community for local Long Island friends who want to explore the skills that helped our ancestors become self-sufficient, including experimental archaeology, bushcraft, foraging, cooking, woodworking, homesteading, & more.

We believe in the practice of generalism. We are not survival specialists, though we do practice our survival skills and bushcraft basics. We are not preppers, though we do like to prepare for emergencies, both natural and human-made . We are not farmers or off-grid homesteaders, though we do prefer to live as much as possible without outside influence.

As generalists, we endeavor to become better than 80% of people at a wide variety of skills and topics. We will spend some time specializing in one area or another to gain proficiency, but we often then move on to the next area of discovery. Our goal is to be able to survive and thrive as a community, no matter what, but to also carry with us enough general knowledge (and skill) to be able to point specialists in the right direction. We are indeed jacks of all trades.