The Annual Herb Walk August 2026

Join us for a guided herb walk exploring the rich diversity of medicinal and culinary plants growing locally in Harrow/Hillingdon border. This educational session will focus on accurate plant identification, traditional herbal knowledge, and an introduction to contemporary uses of herbs for wellbeing.

Participants will learn how to recognise key plant characteristics, understand safe and ethical foraging principles, and gain insight into both historical and modern herbal applications. The walk is suitable for beginners as well as those with prior experience, and provides ample opportunity for discussion and questions throughout.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a notebook and pen or a camera to assist with plant identification and to record observations, preparation methods, and medicinal uses discussed during the session.

To ensure a high-quality learning experience, places are limited. This allows all participants clear access to the plants, meaningful engagement with the material, and time for individual questions.

MEETING PLACE: outside the cafe

This walk is provided for pleasure and education purposes only. The walk is scheduled to last between 20 minutes to 2 hours and will cover a maximum of 1 ½ miles. The terrain is uneven and may be muddy in places, it is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility. Minors should be accompanied by their parents or guardians. The walk should only be undertaken if you feel well enough to do so and are wearing suitable clothing and sturdy footwear.

Plants which are traditionally used to treat various medical conditions will be referred to. These references are for general information purposes only and do not infer any type of treatment recommendation.

Many edible and medicinal plants will be pointed out and discussed. Some wild plants are poisonous and accurate identification is essential prior to picking any plants and ingesting them. Ingestion of any plant material is done so completely at your own risk. It is possible (although rare) for individuals to have an allergic reaction to certain wild edible plants. No liability is accepted for such occurrences. If you are pregnant or may be pregnant you are advised against eating any wild plants, which you have not had previous exposure to.

No liability is accepted for any independent actions taken or not taken as a result of information provided on this walk.

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