Wild Food Foraging Experiences
If you're looking for unique things to do in Northumberland, a guide wild food foraging experience is a wonderful way of connecting with the regions wild and beautiful landscape. Discover fresh, seasonal wild foods, how to make the most of them and learn how they have been used for nutrition and medicine for generations. From ancient woodlands to open coastlines, my guided foraging walks and workshops reveal the abundance of wild food, diverse flavours and rich histories that lie hidden in Northumberland’s wild spaces.
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Foraging courses run from March through to October, in locations across the North-East. Each walk is individually tailored to the season and location meaning no two walks are ever the same. Tickets are released seasonally so please consider signing up to the mailing list for priority notice of when they become available.
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Forage & Wander: A Wild Food Walk
You might be surprised to learn that you don't always have to head deep to the woods to find edible wild food. Hedgerows, parks and pathways are often hiding an incredibly diverse selection of wild foods throughout the year - if you know where to look.
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I'll guide you through the landscape and introduce you to around 10-15 seasonal wild edibles. Along the way you'll learn how to identify them with confidence, how they can be used, and their nutritional and herbal benefits.
As with all of my guided foraging walks, we'll also discuss how to forage safely and sustainably to allow these plants to thrive.
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Foraging With Kids: A Child-led Experience
These family-friendly mini walks are designed with young children in mind, but all ages are welcome and encouraged to get involved. Shorter and more free flowing, these mini walks focus on the hands on discovery and sensory learning in nature.
During the walk we'll be exploring the landscape and getting to know a handful of carefully chosen wild edibles that are easy to recognise and likely already familiar. All children attending will also receive a free Junior Forager's Field Guide to fill in as we explore or to take home and continue their nature discoveries.
An Introduction to Foraging Walk
Perfect for beginners, Introduction to Foraging walks are designed for those discovering wild food for the first time. This relaxed and informative outdoor learning experience will help you build confidence in identifying edible plants while exploring the beautiful wild and wonderful Northumberland countryside.
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You'll be discover an abundance of seasonal wild edibles, and we'll discuss the traditions, laws and safety considerations surrounding sustainable foraging as we go. You’ll learn how to gather wild ingredients sustainably, along with practical tips for using and preserving your harvest so you can continue your foraging journey at home.​​​
Foraging and Herbal Medicine
Many of the edible plants we forage for also have incredible herbal benefits. This guided Foraging and Herbal Medicine walk explores some of the most common and easily recognised wild herbs and how they can support us in body and mind.
You'll learn how to how to identify and harvest them safely, and discover practical ways of making use of them at home. We'll also explore the different ways they can be prepared - from simple herbal teas to oils, tinctures and other traditional remedies.
It offers a gentle introduction to the healing potential of plants growing quietly all around us.
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Coastline Foraging in Northumberland
Wild Tea Workshop
The wild and dramatic coastline of Northumberland is home to an incredible array of wild edibles, some of which can only be found in these windswept landscapes. From sweet tasting fruits and flowers to salty plants and seaweeds, there is a great variety of flavours to be found along the coast.
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During a coastal foraging walk you will learn how to identify the edible plants which thrive in these harsh conditions, how to sustainably and safely gather them, and how to make use of them at home in the kitchen. We will also discuss the laws and safety precautions that surround responsible foraging on the Northumberland coast.
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Gather around the table and discover the incredible variety of wild herbs, and how they can be used to create delicious and nourishing herbal teas. These relaxed indoor workshops provide a chance to slow down and talk about all things wild, in a warm, cosy atmosphere, while still enjoying the bounty of the outdoors.
You'll learn how to identify the herbs used in the workshop blends, and their benefits, as well as tips on how to create your own herbal teas at home. ​​
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It’s the perfect introduction to the flavours and benefits of wild herbal teas.
Join A Foraging Walk in Northumberland
Whether you are completely new to foraging for wild food or are looking to further your skills, my walks and workshops are designed to be welcoming to all levels of interest. No previous knowledge is needed, just bring yourself, your curiosity and a love for the outdoors.
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Many people come along simply looking for a unique outdoor activity in Northumberland, while others come to deepen their understanding of nature, wild plants and edibles, and of traditional skills. Groups are purposefully small and relaxed to allow plenty of time for hands-on learning and questions, which are actively encouraged. Wherever you are on your journey, you’ll leave with new skills, fresh perspectives and a deeper connection to the landscape.
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