Foraging Course and Afternoon Tea

Learn about the edible world that surrounds you, unlock the magic of mycelium and find out about how incredible foraging is, and notice more in your environment than ever before.

The secrets of nature will be revealed with our expert leaders comprised of foragers, scientists and herbalists, giving unique perspectives on the folklore, history, uses and medicinal nature of the plants you see. Gain a new found appreciation for your environment by learning how to identify edible plants, fungi and berries on your own, and how to incorporate them into your routines.

Enjoy a full foraged afternoon tea served in the wild. Collect ingredients for your own afternoon tea along side our experts and sip on wild herbal tea in the glorious British countryside.

Set in the stunning South Downs National Park near Petworth, GU28. An email with full location and details on what to bring will be emailed to you 2 days prior so keep an eye out on your inbox and junk emails.

Step into the wild and clear the mind with a full day foraging course through the beautiful South Downs woodlands learning what the season has to offer. Deep dive into the natural world guided by professional foragers, scientists and herbalists. Learn the myths, folklore, history, medical uses and edibility of common and unusual wild plants, trees, fungi and berries.

The perfect gift of lovers of the outdoors, hiking, nature, and herbalists and foodies. A great Christmas gifts for those wanting to start a new hobby or learn more about nature. With events every weekend through the year, they are ideal for birthday surprises!

Plan for the day:

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time to allow for introductions and get settled. The walk will start with a safety talk and overview where you can have any questions answered before we begin. We will then head out into the South Downs woodlands to bathe in nature and learn about seasonal fungi, plants, berries and trees, learning how to identify them from their toxic lookalikes, their properties, edibility, uses and more. Half way around we will stop in the beautiful scenery for a refreshment break of seasonal goodies made with wild food and drinks. Then we will collect ingredients for our lunch to then sit and enjoy a full afternoon tea made from wild foraged ingredients.