I've started to get settled here in Brooklyn. Classes are going well, I've gotten a job in one of Pratt's wood shops, and my room, though small, is snug. Of course, I'm still shopping, and as the weather cools I've been flipping through one of my favorite books to shop for Autumnal activities.
Both written and illustrated by the formidably awesome Daniel Beard, the Field and Forest Handy Book is essentially a sequel to the American Boy's Handy Book. I've been looking at/reading the latter since I was a very small child, but the former came to me during college, a Christmas gift from a friend who knows me well. So if you're wondering what to do during your spare moments this fall, please consider these suggestions.
Build a Boat:
Learn how to Pack A Dog:
If staying in swampy territory, consider an Elevated Camp:
Build a simple Straddle-Bug Bridge:
Learn to sew a pair of Moccasins:
(This is a good pattern for beginners) It's never too early to start work on this winter's Snow-Shoes: 
