Wild Foods and Practical Plants Course

Name: Wild Foods and Practical Plants Course
Start: 2024-07-20T10:30:00+01:00
End: 2024-07-20T14:30:00+01:00
Location: CAMERON WALK,BRISTOL,BS7 9FB,GB

Schedule

Sat Jul 20 2024 at 10:30 am to 02:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

CAMERON WALK,BRISTOL,BS7 9FB,GB | Bristol, EN

A half-day workshop within the Stoke Park Estate learning, identifying, sampling or utilising the trees & plants found in the park
Join Steve England on a half-day workshop within the beautiful Stoke Park Estate, for a course covering both Wild Foods and Practical Plants, learning, identifying, foraging and utilsing the plants, trees and edibles available within and around the park once the days start drawing in.
Learn how to identify the plants to taste and which to avoid and discover the wild foods from grasslands, woodland and hedgerows. Learn the species suitable for woodcraft and fire and get hands-on with materials we find. Learn to identify edible trees such as lime and useful trees such as willow.
Led by award-winning horticulturalist & conservationist, Steve England, this fun and informative course is a rare chance to discover the array of plants and trees on offer, find out about poisonous look-alikes, understand how to make the most of your surroundings and learn the importance of conservation for your future foraging adventures.
Booking essential and very limited places for this one-off private course. Over 16's.
We will be meeting outside the Cameron Centre on Cameron Walk, Lockleaze.
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Yes - individuals attending should be over 16, this is an event designed for adults to attend and isn't focused on activities for children. Foraging and bushcraft requires good understanding of what you are looking at.
What can I bring into the event?
Feel free to bring drinks, snacks, your camera, and please wear the appropriate clothing and footwear for half a day in the outdoors!