Self-Reliance Institute
Cattail Bob Seebeck
Cattail Bob and The Self-Reliance Institute Welcomes You
Cattail Bob Seebeck would like welcome you to his personal website. While most
people are aware of Bob's "Basic Wild Herb Identification" course, many
are not aware that he also offers instruction in "Basic Emergency Survival"
"Primitive Living Skills", "Edible and Poisonous Plants", "
Wild Medicinal Herbs", "Wild Utilitarian Herbs" and "Simple Cabin
Building". So if you are interested in getting back to nature and having a fun outing with
friends and family and learning something to boot, these courses are for you. Be sure to
check out the "Events" page for a schedule of upcoming dates and times.
Cattail Bob has been conducting outdoor education classes in the Rockies since 1975. He has a wealth of survival knowledge to draw from, especially if you are interested in emergency preparedness, which has become a definate reality in this day and age. Even the government has been using television commercials to make people aware of the need to have a well thought out plan in the event of a natural disaster or national emergency. Cattail Bob can help you put a plan together for how to survive virtually any natural disaster and weather any emergency.
Best Tasting Wild Plants of Colorado and the Rockies Overview
Cattail Bob authored one of the best field manuals on wild edible herbs there is. Best Tasting Wild Plants of Colorado and the Rockies is a field guide providing backcountry enthusiasts a new, gastronomic dimension to their outings. Carefully crafted to help foragers make accurate identifications and delicious harvests.
Best Tasting Wild Plants of Colorado and the Rockies includes:
- Descriptions of 67 plants chosen for their exceptional culinary flavor
- 300 color photographs for helpful plant identification
- Tips for harvesting and food preparation
- Tips on identifying plants in different seasons
- Important poisonous plants to watch out for
Cattail Bob Seebeck shares his well-earned expertise on wild plants, gleaned from years in the field, to steer backcountry travelers to the best tasting food sources for enhancing a freeze-dried backpacking meal, sampling the diet of ancient cultures,or becoming versed in foods to tap for outdoor survival.
