Early Spring Foraging Walk
Get back in touch with nature as the spring bulbs appear! Find out what and where to forage on our guided foraging walk.
- Booking essential
Join expert forager Lizzy, who will take you on a wander to seek hedgerow and woodland edibles that are full of surprising spring flavours! We will be looking for wild fruits, herbs, mushrooms, and plants that are all around us and teaching you key identification features and preferred habitats to give a good introduction to foraging for your own wild food journey going forwards.
We will stop to enjoy our own packed lunches midway, along with sampling some wild food makes and bakes samples brought along by your host to show how easy it can be to incorporate your finds into everyday meals and cooking.
We will be covering good foraging practice, preservation techniques and what species to look out for in the coming months.
You may wish to bring a camera, notepaper, something to drink as we walk and ensure you have sturdy comfortable footwear and weather appropriate clothing for the wander.
£35 per person, children over 12 years old are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Spring Foraging Walk | £35.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Suitability
This event as aimed at adults and children over 12.
- Meeting point
Park in the main visitor car park, and meet by visitor reception from 09.45am.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather and the ground conditions. Walking boots are recommended. You may wish to bring a camera, notepaper, and something to eat and drink.
- Accessibility
This is a slow walk over uneven fields, and may include crossing stiles, and walking along roads. If you have any queries, please get in touch with us via email: canonsashby@nationaltrust.org.uk.
- Other
This event is not suitable for dogs.
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