Autumn Forest Foraging

Last week saw the passing of the autumn equinox, and there’s a definite chill creeping into the air in the early mornings and late evenings. As well as signalling the day and night being equal length, here in the northern hemisphere this equinox marks the end of astronomical summer and the start of autumn.

Many traditional celebrations of the autumnal equinox, as leaves turn yellow and fruits and vegetables ripen, are associated with harvest. What better time to venture out into the woods to learn all about foraging – safely and respectfully searching for, identifying and collecting food resources in the wild.

May Hill Woodlands, in partnership with the Foraging Course Company, is hosting two foraging walks this autumn in the woodlands of May Hill; the first on Saturday 1st October, the second on Sunday 13th November.

The walks are led by an experienced forager and botanist who will be sharing their extensive knowledge on:

> foraging laws and safety best practice

> sustainable and mindful practice

> edible species

> telling edible species apart from poisonous lookalikes

> where to find these species again

There will also be recipe ideas and wild food samples such as soup, jam, jelly, pesto, ferments, vinegar or cordial.

The fascinating ancient woodland on May Hill is widely known for botanical diversity, hosting a mix of conifer plantations and native broadleaves. Here we find a cross section of forest eco-systems, creating ample and varied foraging opportunities.

The cost to take part in either foraging event is £50pp. For further information and to book, please click here.