Are you looking to reconnect with nature after the global pandemic? Are you having a rethink about your impact on the natural world? Or are you just a food-lover who wants to try new and unique flavours?

This is your chance! Find out what delicious wild food grows in typical UK countryside and learn how to forage for your own food.

This course is designed to get you as involved as possible - this includes identifying, picking and tasting a range of wild plants that will be found on the day. There will also be lots of samples of food and drink for everyone to get stuck into!

What you can expect from your Foraging Workshop:

• a short introduction outlining foraging tips, ethics, etiquette and law

• a circular walking route taking in different growing environments around the newly renovated Bassenthwaite Lake Station, taking in the stunning Lake District scenery.

• a closer look at edible wild plants and any poisonous lookalikes by a professional forager.

• small tasters of wild food, drink and preserves. These may include liqueurs, syrups, salts, jams, wines and even freshly-picked items straight from the hedgerow!

• each course is run with in an informal fashion, where attendee questions and contributions are more than welcome

• our foraging workshops can be tailored to suit certain mobility requirements. Please do get in touch in advance of buying your tickets to discuss this further.

Each attendee will also be given a discount code for a subscription of Forage Box - our monthly delivery service of wild food and drink.

Children under the age of 10 can attend for free when accompanied by an parent or guardian - please ensure you select the 'children under 10' add-on when buying a full price ticket.

Well-behaved dogs may attend these events but must be kept on a lead at all times.

Our courses are organised with your safety as the top priority, and will follow any current government rules or guidance in place at the time of the course. If the course has to be cancelled for any reason, including those that are COVID-related, a full refund will be issued to all ticket holders.

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND THIS COURSE IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU ARE LIVING WITH SHOWS ANY FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS. The safety of our tutors and course attendees is paramount - please do not take risks.

Upon the completion of your booking, you will be sent a separate email that will contain information about travel, parking, allergies/dietary issues and details of what to bring on the day.

These courses are run by Forage Box Ltd. Visit us at www.foragebox.co.uk or follow us @foragebox

Always wild. Always sustainable. Always delicious.