Dangerous & Deadly: Poisonous Plant Identification at Jesmond Dene

It is essential that every forager knows how to identify not just that which is safe and edible, but those plants and mushrooms which can cause us harm. Come along on a guided walk, as you learn to identify some of Britain's most dangerous and deadly wild plants and mushrooms which are often found in abundance and within plain sight! We'll be exploring Jesmond Dene, a Victorian public park nestled in the east-end of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.

This walk will be purely educational and for identification purposes only.

- What to Expect -

🌱You will learn how to correctly identify around 10- 15 different wild plants, trees and fungi, as well as get to know some of their edible lookalikes.

🌱We'll be covering why it's important to know how to identify dangerous plants, and how to forage safely.

🌱You will learn why it's beneficial to know your local landscape and why this information can be important to us as foragers.

🌱We'll also look at the pharmaceutical benefits of some of the plants we come across.

🌱I'll be sharing a bit of the history of the Dene and why it makes for an interesting location when it comes to foraging.

All levels of interest are welcome, but this will be an adult only event.

- What to Bring -

Please dress for the unpredictable British weather, and wear whatever footwear you feel comfortable in.

If the weather has been wet, please expect the paths to be muddy.

Feel free to bring a notepad and pen if you want to take notes along the way.

- Accessibility -

This route is through public park and while the paths are paved, they are very steep in places and the route may include stairs, but the route can be adjusted.

There are two car parks at Paddy Freeman Park, which are pay by phone, or alternatively, there is parking in various locations along the Dene. It is also accesible via multiple bus routes.

There are currently no public toilet facilities available at the park.

Assistance dogs are always welcome.

If you have any accesibilty requirements  I ask that you can please get in touch before booking just to make sure that this route is right for you.

- Extra Information -

An email will be sent out to all attendees a few days before the event to email addresses used during the booking process to confirm all of the details and meeting information. Please check your spam filters for these emails.