DAY X: WILDERNESS SURVIVAL
[5-hour educational hike with survival training instructor G. Vaivilavičius]
Created for those who:
__Miss the sense of adventure once found in childhood explorations of nature
__Want to discover the edible and medicinal plants growing all around us
__Are curious about the principles of wilderness survival
ABOUT THE EVENT
Join environmentalist, ecologist, and wilderness survival instructor Giedrius Vaivilavičius for a captivating five-hour journey into Nemenčinė Forest, where you’ll learn the essential skills for living in harmony with the natural world.
Together, we will explore:
__How to light a fire without matches or a lighter
__Which wild plants are the most nutritious and flavourful
__How to build an improvised forest shelter for the night
__Which medicinal plants can help treat minor wounds
__Which herbs are best suited for tea and sauna aromatherapy
__How to harvest and preserve wild plants while protecting both their healing properties and the surrounding ecosystem
Our journey begins at Sanctum before leading deeper into the ancient woodland of Nemenčinė Forest.
WHAT TO WEAR:please wear comfortable clothing suitable for spending several hours outdoors. We recommend long socks, light-coloured clothing, a hat, and appropriate protection against mosquitoes and ticks.
IMPORTANT:please arrive 10–15 minutes before the experience begins.
Places are limited.
*If you would like to share this experience with someone special, you can purchase a Sanctum Experience Gift Voucher or book this event directly and forward the invitation received by email. Please include a link to the event page so your recipient has all the information needed to prepare for their visit.
