22 Foraging & Wild Food courses

Join Lucy, The Wild Cooke, in February for a short introduction session into the beautiful world of wild foods. Even in the depth of winter we can forage edibles and I'll show you some of the best of the season in the shadows of Ben Nevis.

Our 1 day foraging courses are for anyone who’d like to gain an insight into the edible delights of the British hedgerow and woodlands. So if you’re curious about the plants, berries and fruits that grow around you and wonder which you can eat and which you need to avoid, come and join us! On our foraging courses the focus is on edible plants, nuts, berries and fruits commonly found in the hedgerow and woodland. Note that what we find and forage will depend on the time of year you come along. From the meeting point we’ll take an amble along the tranquil lanes of the stunning North Downs Way and look at common plants, hedgerow fruits, berries and nuts that can be eaten; we’ll collect some as we go. We’ll also point out any plants and berries that are poisonous so you know what to avoid. From the hedgerow we’ll move into ancient woodland and look at different plants, again collecting as we go. When we arrive at our ancient woodland camp, we’ll have a refresher on the plants we’ve collected before settling in for the afternoon and cooking them. Everyone gets their own dish to cook and contribute to the banquet. About us and the venue Jack Raven Bushcraft was founded in 2011 and we've been delivering bushcraft, craft and foraging courses since then from our 30 acre private ancient woodland on the Kent Downs in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Courses in the summer are held outdoors in our woodland camp complete with covered work areas, an outdoor kitchen and a composting loo. Courses in the winter are held in our workshop in a converted barn. Whilst we don't have many reviews on Craft Courses, we have hundreds on our website, Facebook page and Google Business page, take a look for yourself! What's included in the price? Tea and coffee You'll need to bring a packed lunch Cancellation policy Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the course starts

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Join The Wild Cooke for an introduction to the wonderful world of wild foods

Join The Wild Cooke for an introduction to the wonderful world of wild foods!

MUCH WENLOCK FORAGING WORKSHOPS Unleash your wild and immerse yourself in the world of foraging with The Wild Cooke. This workshop offers the perfect opportunity to learn, get inspired, and find your inner forager. WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS ● Foraging basics: Get an introduction to spring wildfoods, including identification, harvesting, and foraging ethics. ● Cooking and preservation techniques: explore the possibilities of utilising nature's ingredients in your meals and discuss appropriate ways to store them. ● Wild picnic lunch: feeling hungry yet? The workshop ends with a seasonal foragers picnic. Sweets and drinks, too. Yum. DATES Summer ~ 16th August ~ 10.30am - 2.30pm Autumn ~ 4th August ~ 10.30am - 2.30pm

Join us for a unique afternoon of foraging with expert forager Chloe from Gourmet Gatherings, near Chepstow. Learn to identify wild ingredients and use them in delicious fermentation recipes, including a wild kimchi and a fermented soft drink. Perfect for food enthusiasts looking to explore sustainable harvesting and ancient preservation techniques!

Make this unusual Polish basket using English willow. You will be able to choose your own combination of willows making your basket truly individual. During the day you will learn several key weaving techniques and find out how the willow is grown, harvested and processed The course is suitable for beginners or improvers. Refreshments included. Please bring your own lunch.

Wild food and foraging identification workshop, near Edinburgh.