Specialties
The School of Self-Reliance has offered unique outdoor education since 1974, in affiliation with various non-profits. We teach classes in wild foods, cooking, self-reliance, outdoor survival, native American skills, medicinal plants, fire-making, traditional weaponry, etc. We also provide private consultation, and lectures to schools and libraries. Check our website for our listing of our publications, at www.SchoolofSelf-Reliance.com. A free brochure available on request.
History
Established in 1974.
In 1974, Christopher Nyerges began leading Southern California's first Wild Food outings, sponsored by WTI. He continued to expand the selection of classes, teaching to schools, libraries, scout groups, Southwest Museum, Tree People, etc. He wrote his first (of 14 ) books in 1978, Guide to Wild Foods, which is still in print. With his wife Dolores, they operated under the name Survival Services, which they changed to School of Self-Reliance in the late 1980s to more closely reflect the ideals and content of their classes. They taught Wild Food Cooking, Self-Reliance, Permaculture, Earthquake preparedness, and other classes together. Dolores passed away in 2008, and Christopher has continued to teach classes to local colleges, high school and grammar schools, and offers consultation to various TV shows and documentaries. Two new books by Nyerges will be released in 2016.
Meet the Business Owner: Christopher N.
This business was a natural outgrowth of Christopher's (and his friends, family, associates) desire to live a self-reliant life and to be a part of the solution to the problems facing us all. The classes, publications, and even the products sold are all products that we believe in, and use. The business is a public service to assist others in assisting themselves.