Everyone is invited to learn how to use an old tool to create fire this weekend in Dallas County.

The conservation board is hosting a Fire By Friction program Sunday at the Kuehn Conservation Area.

Participants will learn how about the ancient skill of using a bow drill to create a fire.  Museum curator Pete Malmberg says it’s actually not as difficult as it might sound.

“Now there’s a lot of ways to start fires.  The bow drill, once you get used to it, is one of the easier ones.  I’ve tried before with a single stick… and that is really hard, it just tears your hands up” says Malmberg.

The event takes place from noon to 2pm Sunday.

The cost to attend is $5 to cover the cost of materials.  Pre-registration is required, to sign up call 465-3577.