# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Matchless Firestarting (FREE!)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Early or pre-humans have been controlling fire for as long as 1.7 million years – before humanity evolved, beginning 300,000 years ago. Fire is a result of impact, compression, solar energy or friction. Ancient fire-making methods include the hand drill, bow drill, pump drill, fire plow, fire saw, fire thong, and sparks caught from striking rocks. Bow drills have been used by humans around the world for thousands of years.

Learn how to make and practice using a complete matchless-firestarting bow drill kit - bow, spindle, handhold, and fireboard - using a variety of locally-sourced materials and a piece of cordage. Let's meet at the Duck Pond Parking Lot at the back of Evergreen Cemetery. 

Space in this class is limited. Preregistration is required to reserve a spot in the class. The class will begin promptly at the scheduled time. Please plan accordingly. If you know you can't attend class, a quick phone call or email is appreciated so we can make the spot available to other students. Contact Rewild Maine at (207) 449-7738 or rewildmaine@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Donations of any amount will always be graciously accepted. Rewild Maine is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We depend on donations from the community to offer free classes and workshops and we are grateful for your support. Scholarships are available for paid classes on an as-needed basis and nobody will ever be turned away for lack of funds. All donations are tax-deductible.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/matchless-firestarting-free/200030041798340
- **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Evergreen Cemetary Duck Pond Parking Lot
- **lat**: 43.683591554913
- **long**: -70.304730311102
- **full address**: Evergreen Cemetary Duck Pond Parking Lot, Portland, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Matchless Firestarting (FREE!) being held?
  - **A:** Matchless Firestarting (FREE!) takes place on Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Evergreen Cemetary Duck Pond Parking Lot, Portland, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Matchless Firestarting (FREE!)?
  - **A:** Matchless Firestarting (FREE!) is organized by Rewild Maine.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Matchless Firestarting (FREE!) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Matchless Firestarting (FREE!) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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