Daniel (@thehappyforager) is one of the UK’s leading foragers and loves sharing his passion for hand foraged wild ingredients. You’ll be fascinated by his knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject. During the day, Daniel will be covering many different aspects to foraging – from what to look for and the ingredients to use as a food or other uses such as dies.
The indicative agenda:
– Introduction and groups experience with foraging
– The history of foraging
– How to forage
– Why we forage
– What you need to forage
– What to look for
– The connection between wild food and food today
– Connections between different ingredients
– Permission to forage (Laws/Country Code)
– Sustainable foraging
– What not to eat
– Mushrooms – Myths vs Facts
– What’s available now
– Reference Guides Books go to Reference list to take home
– What not to pick
Weather: Please note that this is a mostly outdoor event and we will continue even if it is bad weather. Please dress accordingly and you might also want to bring some sturdy shoes or boots.
Timing: 9am to 3pm
Price: £80
Dates: Sunday 27 June / Sunday 18 July
More dates to be announced