Survival Preparation and Skills Course Series Saturday, Mar 9, 2013 10 AM to 3:30 PM This event has already occurred.   (Archived) In this final section of Survival Skills at Buck Shoals, students will receive classroom material and participate in field exercises to learn about field expedient weapons and tools; water procurement; edible wild plants; wildlife food; shelter and fire building; and signaling. As a bonus the instructor will give a short briefing and handout on air-travel survival. $30 - $95 by January 7. $5 parking. 706-878-3087. Location: Smithgall Woods State Park 61 Tsalaki Trail Helen, GA 30545 Directions: GPS Coordinates: N 34.691950 | W -083.767150 Located on Ga. Hwy. 75 Alt, 3 miles west of Helen. Smithgall Woods State Park 61 Tsalaki Trail Helen, GA 30545