Thunderbird Atlatl will be at 4-H Acres in Ithaca, NY for the annual Primitive Pursuits Day, May 14. This is the tenth annual event sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event will feature naturalists, artisans, teachers and wilderness skills enthusiasts from all over upstate NY sharing their crafts and skills. Workshops, walks and demonstrations for all ages! Bring the family and your dancing shoes! Bring a lunch and something to keep you dry (if it rains)

Presenters and Activities include…
Hawk Circle – Throwing tomahawks
Jeff Gotlieb – Bark Baskets
Jeff Joseph – Guided Tree Walks
Thunder Bird Atl Atl – Fishing Kits
Earth Arts – Basket weaving
CNY Wildcrafters – Arrow Making
Linda Spielman. – Tracking
Becca Harber & Suzanne Johnson – herbal/ plant walks
Primitive Pursuits Activites – Wild Edible cooking, Friction Fires, Stone Carving, Stone Drilling, Natural Cordage, Wilderness Games, Hide Tanning and more…
Rain or Shine! Covered space for inclement weather. The event takes place at 418 Lower Creek Road in Ithaca, NY. Suggested donation: $5-$15 person / $15-$30 family

Bob Berg of Thunderbird Atlatl is at the Silver River Knap-In and Stone Age Arts Festival this weekend, March 26 & 27, at Silver River State Park. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
This weekend event will feature flint knappers from across the Southeast making stone tools like the Native Americans did thousands of years ago. Visitors can watch as stone tools are created from various flints by expert flint knappers. Other artists and crafters will demonstrate how bows and arrows are made, hide tanning, pottery manufacture and firing, how to make shell tools, fire making and other native skills. Vendors will sell replica stone tools and other creations. Archery and atlatl dart-throwing demonstrations will take place both days. Admission is $5.00 per person with children under six and active US military personnel free. State Park admission, museum and parking are free for this weekend. Fees: $5.00 per person; park entry fee waived
Contact: Deborah.Wilson@dep.state.fl.us
Directions:
Silver River State Park is located east of Ocala, 1 mile south of S.R. 40 on S.R. 35. From Interstate 75, take exit 352 onto SR 40 east, about 9 miles to SR 35. From Interstate 95 take exit 268 to Route 40 west, about 60 miles to SR 35.

Candor Community Showcase
Closer to home we will be at the Candor Community Showcase at the Candor Fire Department on Route 96 B in Candor, NY, Saturday, March 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stop in if you are in the area!

World Atlatl Association Annual Meeting
We would love to be at Valley of Fire in Nevada this weekend for the World Atlatl Association annual meeting! Scheduling did not allow this but we wish everyone attending a wonderful time and know the business of the World Atlatl Association will be handled well by our representatives! Here’s the information on the meeting if you are in the area!: Annual Meeting of the World Atlatl Association, March 24 to 27, at the Valley of Fire, Nevada. ISACs all days. Saturday is the main event day. Camping available in group camp area #3 starting Thursday and in group camp area #2 starting Friday. Contact: Tom Mills at (626) 794-9158 or paleoaleo@gmail.com

Bob Berg of Thunderbird Atlatl will be in Florida for two weekends attending shows at two state parks.
The first show is this weekend March 18, 19 and 20 at Ochlockonee River State Park from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This is the park’s fourth annual Stone Age and Primitive Arts Festival.This program is designed to introduce visitors to primitive arts through family interaction. Participants and their families will experience demonstrations in flint knapping, the atlatl and the art of projectile point fashioning, along with deer hide tanning, bone, wood and antler carving. Admission for the event is free with regular park entrance fee. For further information contact: 850-962-2771. Ochlockonee River State Park is located four miles south of Sopchoppy on U.S. 31

The second show is March 26 & 27 at Silver River State Park. This is the first Silver River Knap-In and Stone Age Arts Festival. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
This weekend event will feature flint knappers from across the Southeast making stone tools like the Native Americans did thousands of years ago. Visitors can watch as stone tools are created from various flints by expert flint knappers. Other artists and crafters will demonstrate how bows and arrows are made, hide tanning, pottery manufacture and firing, how to make shell tools, fire making and other native skills. Vendors will sell replica stone tools and other creations. Archery and atlatl dart-throwing demonstrations will take place both days. Admission is $5.00 per person with children under six and active US military personnel free. State Park admission, museum and parking are free for this weekend. Fees: $5.00 per person; park entry fee waived
Contact: Deborah.Wilson@dep.state.fl.us
Directions:
Silver River State Park is located east of Ocala, 1 mile south of S.R. 40 on S.R. 35. From Interstate 75, take exit 352 onto SR 40 east, about 9 miles to SR 35. From Interstate 95 take exit 268 to Route 40 west, about 60 miles to SR 35.
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Thunderbird Atlatl is offering a March Madness special to camps, museums, educational organizations, scouts and others looking to set up an atlatl program.
The package includes choices from three of our most popular atlatls, the Kanakadea, the Catatonk and the Nanticoke. Those choosing this introductory package can choose to use all the same atlatls or mix up the set. The package also includes our popular wooden darts made from high quality straight grained Ash. The package lets you choose either to use five foot darts, six foot darts or a combination of both.
The wooden darts hold up very well despite being used by possibly hundreds of youth over several years. We’ve had camps tell us they used the darts continuously for three years and only had to repair points and fletchings but the shafts held up well.
Setting up an atlatl range is easy and teaches youth responsiblity and safety. Atlatl ranges use the same safety protocol used by archery ranges. The atlatl gives youth a chance to enjoy a fun target sport while learning about the atlatl’s place in history and its use today.
Pictured are the three atlatls, the Kanakadea, the Nanticoke and the Catatonk (top to bottom) featured in the package.
If you are interested in learning about the package, give us a call at 1-800-836-4520 or email us at contact@thunderbirdatlatl.com