I am a little surprised that this doesn't already exist and if it does, I could not find it easily. I at least would like to have this for my own reference. This compilation is current as of 4/23/2025.
gardening
Build a hugelkultur 7 feet tall and 6 feet long
Chop and drop (50 square feet)
Ruth Stout style composting (2 spots)
natural building
(“lloyd list”) do 3 of the following:
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create 12 adobe bricks 12x6x3
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make a clay paint and paint a 4x8 area
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make white wash and use it on a 4x8 area
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use low grade cob to fill between logs in a wofati - 20 feet
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create a rock foundation under a skiddable structure to level the structure
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add 25 square feet of roof (cedar shakes or similar style of wood roof) to a structure
woodland care
drop 6” to 8” dead standing tree with a bow saw
drop 6" to 8" dead standing tree with a chainsaw
drop 6” to 8” live tree with a bow saw
drop 6" to 8" live tree with a chainsaw
limb 4 trees
peel 2 live trees and put up off the ground to dry
split and stack dead standing wood as firewood
prep 10 junkpoles
cleave 6 shakes with a froe
Choose 1:
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build 12 feet of junkpole fence
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repair 24 feet of junkpole fence
round wood woodworking
club style mallet
compound mallet (smaller dry stick goes into bigger green stick (head))
carve a simple first-timer spoon
two coat hooks made from small trees and the hooks are the branches on these trees
add one horizontal log to berm/hugelkultur scaffolding
three log bench
dry peg in green wood project (build one):
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coat hooks (4)
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half log bench (six feet long) on four legs
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saw horse
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saw buck
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stool
tool care
sharpen a knife
sharpen a hatchet
sharpen a chainsaw chain
sharpen, clean and oil a shovel
clean the shop
make a wedge-style handle
bicycle maintenance - complete 2 points from the following (no duplication):
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go to freecycles and "build" a bicycle to their standards -2 points
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repair a flat tire on the front wheel of a bicycle - 1/2 point
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repair a flat tire on the rear wheel of a bicycle - 1/2 point
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adjust brakes on a bicycle - 1/2 point
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adjust shifters on a bicycle - 1/2 point
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clean and oil chain on a bicycle - 1/2 point
earthworks
small dry stack retaining wall
three scoops with an excavator
move dirt/soil with the loader on the tractor
trail maintenance for 200 feet of trail
eliminate a road pothole/puddle
add a small, simple trail to a berm
improve a berm
seal a tiny pond
dimensional lumber woodworking
simple beginner bird house
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lay 10 sticks for decking
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Sturdy firewood rack
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two step stool
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sturdy wall-mounted shelf for heavy stuff
- at least 6%27 long, 18" deep and can hold 500 lbs of stuff
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wood box/crate
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install 40 square feet of boards to a structure for siding (inside or out)
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simple, open toolbox
rocket
start and operate a j-tube rocket mass heater for 1 hour
start and operate a batch box rocket mass heater for 1 hour
start a rocket oven and bake something
start a rocket cooktop and cook something
start a rocket water heater and get the water temperature over 140
use a rocket j-tube to boil a gallon of water
do the annual ash cleanout of a rocket mass heater
spread some ash on a garden spot (just a dusting)
build a dakota stove and cook some food
food prep and preservation
cast iron skillet (select one)
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fry an egg so that it slides around
- vegan option (do both)
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a stack of ten pancakes
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hash browns that fully cover the skillet
cook at least two cups grain (or pseudograin) in four different ways
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stovetop
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slow cooker
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solar oven
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rocket stove and haybox cooker
dry food in a solar food dehydrator
vinegar brine pickle something
salt brine ferment/pickle something
canning (select one)
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water bath canning
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steam canning
cook stir fry
make soup / stew / chowder
make pizza
Bake 2 loaves of bread
animal care
Complete five:
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build a nice birdhouse for a specific species of bird (prerequisite dimensional.sand.birdhouse)
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build a mason bee house (possibly other solitary bees)
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perform maintenance on a mason bee house (possibly other solitary bees)
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make a bee/insect watering station
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move a yellowjacket nest from where it is a bother to where it is a value
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catch a honey bee swarm with a bait hive (aka swarm trap)
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rescue a honey bee swarm
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plant a three season nectar harvest for pollinators
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build a ladybug house
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build a bat house
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build an insect hotel
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scythe and bale one bale of hay
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scythe and bale one bale of straw
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create a brush pile near a garden for animal/insect diversity habitat
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create six different toad habitats
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plant 60 mulberry tree seeds
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create snake/lizard habitat
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create a live rodent trap
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create at least a pint of holzer bone sauce
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share appropriate kitchen scraps
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milk a cow or goat or sheep - one gallon for cows, one quart for others
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plant seeds for humming birds
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putting out some winter straw to help the animals stay warm
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fecal parasite test
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sheep health check
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training animals for goodies
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cleaning a shelter
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cleaning out at least 4 nesting boxes for chickens
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grow sprouts as a winter feed for fowl
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remove algae from a trout pond
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add aeration strategy to a trout pond
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stock a trout pond with trout
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move animals to a new paddock
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collect 12 eggs from your fowl
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food/water/egg/safety check for your fowl
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food/water/safety check for your 4 legged livestock
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create dragonfly habitat
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create frog habitat
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Manage breeding and support farm cat resulting in at least six kittens
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chicken - slaughter and clean
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duck - slaughter and clean
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turkey - slaughter and clean
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guinea fowl - slaughter and clean
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quail - slaughter and clean
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pigeon - slaughter and clean
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goose - slaughter and clean
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rabbit - slaughter and clean
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guinea pig - slaughter and clean
foraging
Fresh list - harvest one of:
- long list including things like 1 lb of huckleberries, two pounds of elderberries or twenty pounds of plums
Dry list - harvest, dry, and store one of the following:
- long list including things like 1 lb of nettle, five pounds of mushrooms or twenty pounds of apples
Tea list - make a cup of tea
Dish list - prepare a dish (soup, salad, entree, side, etc.) that uses at least a cup of a foraged ingredient
4 pounds of seed balls/bombs
- at least an inch in diameter, 6 species and at least 4 have to be perennials
Complete two different items from the following list:
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catch and prepare at least one pound of fish
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catch and prepare one wild rabbit or squirrel
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harvest maple sap and reduce it down to make 1 pint of syrup
- do 2 more items from the dry list (duplicates from the dry list are okay)
- do 4 more items from the dish list (duplicates from the dish list are okay)
- do 4 more items from the fresh list (duplicates from the fresh list are okay)
community living
Brand a physical location
Complete two of the following:
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Upgrade a physical location that has already been branded (1.5 oddball points)
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Prepare a basic meal (and wash all the dishes) for at least 8 people
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Add one point to a geocaching list
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Public art (1.5 oddball points)
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Create (or update) a map showing the points of interest
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Teach a one hour workshop to 8 students
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Give a one hour presentation or tour to 8 participants
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Organize a flash flea market, collective garage sale or free swap
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Set up a Little Free Library
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Set up a free food stand
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Set up an honor system food stand
textiles
mend a hole - quick darning
sew a patch
make a small pillow
make twine
weave a basket
stickwork (pick one):
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knit or crochet a hot pad
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crochet or knit a dishcloth
greywater and willow feeders
plant five "poop beast" trees
use a bucket of water from a shower
use water from a dishpan
give urine to growies
Steinfeld list (1 required)
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significant art for a willow feeder or dry outhouse
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build a better urine diverter
- plus 1 point in plumbing
- plus 5 points in metal working
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create a hand crafted, laminated information sheet
- that details how a willow feeder works on one side
- and how to deal with shark week on the other side.
- Lots of drawings.
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Overhaul the ventilation system
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Overhaul the “occupied” system
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Seal a poorly sealed box on a willow feeder
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urine diverter and sink drain goes to a mulch pit with a willow tree
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dramatically improve the southern exposure for the trombe wall
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Add a wood-burned, oil-sealed sign identifying the willow feeder or dry outhouse
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Create a level 1 Pee spot
- Moderately established plants (privacy and nutrient loving), carbon source and signage
Jenkins list (2 required)
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Add art to a willow feeder or dry outhouse
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move one willow feeder can to a willow candy warehouse
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move one willow feeder can to a willow tree
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Improve the urine diverter
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build a secondary fly trap
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Empty a fly catcher that is at least 20% full
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improve a fly catcher
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Improve or repair the ventilation system
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add a wax bag dispenser (with bags) for anything that needs to be contained before going into the garbage can
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add a small garbage can with a foot pedal operated lid
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add a system for sterilized and dirty “shewees” with proper labels
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improve the "occupied" system
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Add 4 coat hooks
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Add a chalkboard to the inside
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a thorough cleaning
metalworking
5 points required, no duplication
build a kindling cracker - 4.5 points
poker - ½ point
tongs - ½ point
rmh scoop - ½ point
metal rack to hold a poker, a set of tongs and an rmh scoop - ½ point
make a twisting wrench - ½ point
weld two hooks or chain clevises to a tractor bucket - ½ point
weld a trailer ball to a tractor implement - ½ point
beefy set of shelf brackets - 1 point
fix a crack in a tool - ½ point
marshmallow or hot dog fork for campfire - 1 point (2 if SS)
Dress up a mushroomed chisel or splitting wedge - ½ point
make a center punch - ½ point
chicken funnel - ½ point
solar oven reflectors - ½ point
plumbing and hot water
(tiny list) complete six of:
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fix a leaky faucet
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fix a leaky toilet
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install an “instant bidet” on a toilet
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repair a hose
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unclog a drain with zip tool
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repair a p-trap
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repair a toilet that is not well bolted down
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repair a toilet with problems with the lid/seat
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clean/decalcify a faucet aerator
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clean/decalcify a shower head
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perform a water quality test
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extract sediment from the cistern
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prepare an outdoor shower for winter
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prepare an outdoor shower for summer
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repair a hydrant
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put collected water through a berkey filter
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flush the water heater
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replace the anode in the water heater
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replace washing machine supply hoses
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replace a sump pump
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set up a temporary water pump in a pond or water source
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set up a siphon from a water source downhill to a location
(big list) complete one of:
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install a hydrant
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set up a sink with a foot pump
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set up a solar water pump (twofer w electric badge)
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replace a faucet
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replace or install a frost free spigot
electricity
Complete 5 points to get this badge (no duplication allowed):
Lead Acid Battery maintenance on three batteries - 1 point
create a micro heater bubble - 1 point
move a lead acid battery to the shop, charge it, and put it back - 1/2 point
replacing a bathroom fan switch with a timer - 1/2 point
repair a lamp (110v, 12v, car) - 1/2 point
repair a motion detector flood lamp - 1/2 point
replace a flood light with a motion detector flood lamp - 1/2 point
repair a light switch - 1/2 point
install a permanent light fixture 110v ac - 1/2 point
install a permanent light fixture 12v dc - 1/2 point
install a power outlet 110v ac - 1/2 point
install a power outlet 12v dc - 1/2 point
install a light switch - 1/2 point
put a new end on an extension cord - 1/2 point
label the breakers on an electrical panel - 1/2 point
replace the heat element in a water heater or clothes dryer - 1/2 point
set up a solar water pump (combo w plumbing badge) - 1 to 2.5 points
small DC only solar system - 4 points
commerce
Purpose: show Otis that you will arrive with some income and different income skills
develop a possible residual income stream that brings in at least $5 per year
perform some sort of labor over the internet and get paid at least $50
do two of the following: (
must include a tip of the hat to permaculture values)
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sell a harvest for a total of at least $20
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sell your permaculture labor off-site for at least $50
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get paid for an on-homestead service (cottage industry) for at least $50. Examples include:
- renting out a cabin, tent site, etc.
- sewing, truck repair, accounting, etc.
- massage, counseling, etc.
- classes, workshops, etc.
natural medicine
To receive a sand badge in natural medicine, pick one from each of the following lists:
Harvest, dry, and store one of the following for a tea, infusion, or decoction:
Alfalfa leaf or blossom
Blackberry leaf or root bark
Burdock root
Chamomile blossom
Comfrey leaf
Dandelion root
Echinacea flower, leaf, or root
Elderberries
Fennel seed
Ginger root
Hibiscus blossom
Hops
Horsetail
Lavender blossom
Lemon balm
Marshmallow root
Mullein leaf
Oat straw
Oregano leaf
Oregon grape stem or root bark
Parsley leaf
Peppermint leaf
Raspberry leaf
Red clover
Rose hips, buds, blossom petals
Rosemary
Culinary sage leaf
Slippery elm bark
Stinging nettle leaf
Strawberry leaf
Thyme leaf
Tulsi (holy basil) leaf
Uva ursi (kinnikinnik)
Willow bark
Create an infusion (hot or cold) of one of the following (fresh or dried):
Alfalfa leaf or flower
Blackberry leaves
Chamomile blossom
Dandelion leaves
Echinacea flower or leaf
Elder flowers or berries
Fennel seeds
Ginger root
Hops flowers
Horsetail
Lavender blossom
Lemon balm leaf
Marshmallow root
Mullein leaf or root
Oatstraw
Peppermint leaf
Raspberry leaf
Red clover blossom
Rose hips, buds, or petals
Rosemary leaf
Slippery elm bark
Stinging nettle leaf
Strawberry leaf
Thyme leaf
Tulsi (holy basil) leaf
Uva ursi (kinnikinnick) leaf
Create a decoction of one of the following (fresh or dried):
Burdock root
Dandelion root
Echinacea root
Garlic bulb
Ginger root
Mullein root
Oregon grape stem bark or root bark
Stinging nettle leaf
Thyme
Willow bark
Create a tincture of one of the following (fresh or dried):
Blackberry root bark
Burdock root or seed
Calendula blossom
Cayenne fruit
Dandelion root
Echinacea blossom, leaf or root
Elder flower or berries
Fennel seed
Ginger root
Hops
Mullein root, leaf, or blossom
Oregano leaf
Oregon grape stem or root bark
Parsley
Plantain leaf
Rosemary
Culinary sage
St. John’s Wort blossoms
Stinging nettle leaf
Thyme tincture
Uva ursi leaf
Yarrow leaf or blossom
Create a vinegar infusion of one of the following (fresh or dried):
Garlic
Elderberry
Fire cider
Lavender blossom plus hibiscus blossom
Lemon balm
Parsley
Rosemary leaf
Culinary sage leaf
Thyme
Create an oil infusion of one of the following (fresh or dried):
Arnica blossom
Balm of gilead (Cottonwood Buds)
Burdock root
Calendula blossom
Comfrey leaf
Elderflower
Ginger root
Lavender blossom
Marshmallow root
Mullein blossom and garlic
Mullein leaf
Rose blossom
Rosemary
Peppermint leaf
Plantain leaf
St. John’s Wort blossom
Stinging nettle
Tulsi (holy basil) leaf
Yarrow leaf or blossom
Create syrup or gummies from one of the following (fresh or dried):
Blackberry
Burdock
Chamomile
Echinacea blossom, leaf or root
Elderberry
Fennel seed
Ginger root
Rosehip
Thyme
Create a salve from one of the following (fresh or dried):
Arnica blossom
Balm of gilead (Cottonwood Buds)
Burdock root
Calendula blossom
Chamomile
Comfrey leaf
Elderflower
Ginger root
Lavender blossom
Marshmallow root
Mullein leaf
Rose blossom
Rosemary
Peppermint leaf
Plantain leaf
St. John’s Wort blossom
Stinging nettle
Tulsi (holy basil) leaf
Yarrow leaf or blossom
Create a poultice of one of the following (fresh or dried):
Aloe leaf
Arnica blossom
Burdock root
Calendula blossom
Comfrey leaf
Dandelion leaf or root
Ginger root
Mullein leaf
Onion
Plantain leaf
Yarrow leaf or blossom
nest
do laundry by hand
wash dishes without a dishwasher
clean a bathroom
clean a kitchen
clean an oily dish without soap
grease hinges
oil kitchen woods
Get whiter whites without chlorine bleach
clean an area rug
sweep floor
make rags from old clothes
deep clean the fabric on a couch or chair using natural cleaners
clean four windows - inside and out
manually clean an oven
homesteading
drive a truck and trailer backwards
Little list complete 4 of:
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check the septic tank status
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fill a sand barrel in the summer
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sand an icy drive and all paths
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repair a window screen
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properly attach/lash something ten feet long or longer to a vehicle
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create or restock a first aid kit (that needs stocking)
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install, replace, or recharge a fire extinguisher
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install a carbon monoxide detector
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install a smoke detector
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supply a work site with ample safety glasses, hearing protection, first aid kits, gloves, etc.
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check a game cam (check pics; fresh memory card and batteries)
Big list complete 3 of:
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use tractor and back blade to plow snow
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sand, prime and paint a rusty patch on a piece of equipment
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clean/repair/improve the gutters
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spring cleanup
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removing unwanted fence
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install proper fire starting, fire maintenance, and ash handling tools at a fire-burning contraption
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build a rock jack
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sweep out a chimney
oddball
There are no specific tasks for these badges. This badge is for unpredictable projects or creative solutions that aren%27t covered by existing BBs. Maybe you%27re building a tiny home. Maybe the mailbox needs to be re-installed. Maybe a conventional floor needs a small mend. Maybe a conventional window is broken, or a chair needs to be repaired. These solutions might involve paint, glue, tape, cement or other materials typically frowned on.
The sand badge is granted for a score of 5.
This badge is designed to be more challenging to acquire than any other sand badge.
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