Summer Holiday Family Foraging 16th August
Saturday 16th August
£15 per person
2 hour family foraging course
Recommended age 7+
Head out into nature and learn incredible new skills as a family. Find the weird, wonderful and whacky plants and fungi that grow in the uk. Build an understanding of safe collection practices, how to respect nature and why foraging is so important to the land and you!
We will cover simple plants for you to find yourself, teach you how to identify things from books and what to make with the amazing things you forage for.
We believe everyone should learn where food comes from, especially children. Once you start to forage, a whole new world will unfurl at your feet and you’ll gain a new understanding and appreciation for food and nature. So step forth into the wild world of foraging today.
No food will be available on these courses but you are welcome to bring a picnic with you.
Set in the stunning South Downs National Park near Liphook and Midhurst, GU29. An email with full location and details on what to bring will be emailed to you 2 days prior so keep an eye out on your inbox and junk emails.
Step into the wild and unlock the secrets of nature on this 2 hour family foraging course through the beautiful South Downs woodlands, learning what the season has to offer.
Plan for the day:
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time to allow for introductions and get settled. The walk will start with a safety talk and overview, where you can have any questions answered before we begin. We will then head out into the South Downs woodlands to bathe in nature and learn about seasonal fungi, plants, berries and trees, learning how to identify them from their toxic lookalikes, their properties, edibility, uses and more.
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As much as we love your furry friends, they unfortunately do not love foraging! We do not allow dogs on our walks due to them getting frustrated with standing still, slow walking speeds and not getting the true attention they deserve. There are also dangers of them eating poisonous plants and fungi that we are waving around and making look extremely interesting. For the sake of your own sanity and the safety of your fur babies we recommend you leave your pooches at home.
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We recommend a minimum age of 7 but if you think your little one will be up for walking and learning for a few hours get in touch about the full days plan!
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We head off into the wilderness of the forests and hedgerows where it is unfortunately not accessible for wheelchairs with sometimes thin pathways, rocky ground and wayward roots. Please do get in contact with us if you have any accessibility needs and we can see what we can do and if we have sites that are more suitable.
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We like to operate in smaller groups usually 6-12 people. This means that we can communicate effectively with everybody, all the foragers can see and hear the important information and there is the least amount of impact on the environments we are foraging in.
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As many as you like, but each guest must pay for a ticket, and be aware this is geared towards children so a child-like wonder for the outdoors is mandatory!
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Each child must be accompanied by an adult for the full duration of the course. You cannot leave your child unattended.
