Foraging

You’ll begin with an introduction to foraging wild food, including the reasons people forage, basic botany, and important safety and legal considerations to ensure responsible and lawful foraging. We’ll cover preservation methods to make the most of your harvest.

The course explores common edible weeds, fungi (including edible and psychotropic mushrooms), and seasonal plants from Spring through Winter. While the course includes information on psychotropic plants for educational purposes, please note that any use of such plants must comply with local laws, and this course does not endorse or promote recreational or illegal use.

You’ll also discover coastal plants, seaweeds, and learn about safe practices for foraging shellfish. Always ensure your foraging respects local regulations and health guidelines.

Finally, you’ll learn how to make a variety of drinks from your foraged finds, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, encouraging your creativity.

Ready to get started? Pick a sunny day and ready, steady, forage!

Anyone interested in the near-forgotten skill of foraging will find this course invaluable. As a practical guide to exploring the great outdoors and discovering the many uses of nature’s flora and fungi, this course will deepen your appreciation for the natural world.

If you enjoy spending time outdoors, love nature, or follow an organic or sustainable living lifestyle, the Foraging Course offers insights and skills tailored for you.

This course is also perfect for:

• Professionals looking to add valuable CPD to their portfolio

• Anyone passionate about Foraging who wants structured, high-quality learning

Please remember to forage responsibly, prioritising safety and legality at all times.