Edmondsham Fungi Foraging Walk November 15th
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Edmondsham Fungi Foraging Walk November 15th

By Liam O'Brien

Join me for a fungi focused foraging walk in Edmondsham Woods, to learn more about edible, medicinal & dangerous fungi.

Date and time

Location

Edmondsham House & Gardens

The Stables Edmondsham House Edmondsham BH21 5RE United Kingdom

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Introduction


We start with an introduction to the various types of fungi and how they grow, then discuss safe and sustainable foraging. We'll also sample some medicinal mushroom tea made from Turkey Tail or Birch...

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Foraging walk


We'll explore the woods, stopping to identify, sample and chat about various species along the way, discussing their properties, history and folklore.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Picnic lunch


We'll pause for lunch- please bring your own picnic which will be supplemented by wild-flavoured snacks such as marinated jelly-ear mushrooms and fruit leather.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Foraging walk continues


We'll continue to explore the woods.

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Wrap up


We'll make our way back to the courtyard at Edmondsham House

Good to know

Highlights

  • 4 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Hobbies • Other

I'm a foraging teacher with a passion for wild food and drink. Each walk is unique, responding to the plants and fungi which are in season at the time.

“Here we go a-foraging, the harvest has arrived, berries, nuts, mushrooms and there's seeds to be dried"

We start and finish the walk from the grounds of Edmondsham House (more details below). We start with an introduction to the various types of fungi and how they grow, then discuss safe and sustainable foraging while sampling a cup of medicinal mushroom tea.

We'll explore Edmondsham Woods, stopping to identify and discuss the properties, history and folklore of the species we find along the way.

Please bring your own picnic lunch, which will be supplemented by wild-flavoured snacks and seasonal drinks along the way.

The walk will be at a gentle pace but terrain includes long grass and muddy footpaths. Children under 10 are free of charge and young people agead 10-18 are welcome at the concession rate.

I believe that fungi identification and foraging knowledge should be available to all regardless of their financial situtation, so the concession rate is also available for home educators, students and those on low income.

Frequently asked questions

Where do we meet?

We start and finish the walk from the grounds of Edmondsham House. Please park in the courtyard; if there are no more parking spaces left in the courtyard, please use the overflow parking in front of the house. Please stick to the one-way system around the walled garden, as indicated by the signs.

What should I wear?

Please wear sensible sturdy footwear; walking boots or wellies. Come prepared for all weather, as we will only cancel for extreme wind or rain. Waterproofs and umbrellas may be helpful at this time of year.

What should I bring?

This introductory walk is focused on identification rather than harvesting, but you are welcome to bring a bag or basket to take home some of your finds. A notebook and camera are recommended for documenting interesting discoveries.

Can I bring children?

Yes, children and young people are very welcome! Please select the appropriate ticket at checkout: Free for children under 10 and Concession for young people aged 10-18.

Can I bring dogs?

Unfortunately no dogs are allowed on the permissive paths through the woods.

Where are the nearest toilets?

There are toilets at the courtyard at Edmondsham House.

Organised by

Liam O'Brien

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Nov 15 · 10:00 GMT