A Walk in the Wild
When I first met the 'green wall' of hedgerow and woodland plants I was overwhelmed: they all looked the same. This day is about walking with someone who notices, and learning which plants help and which harm.
The day
We begin with the RESPECT Code and the law, so you know what you can gather, where, and how to do it without harming the place.
Walking slowly, with all our senses tuned up, we'll meet the plants that can be used in a wilder life, and the poisonous plants and trees to recognise and leave well alone.
You'll learn how to find water and make it safe, and we'll respectfully gather, process and explore the properties of a few plants, including making nettle cordage.
We finish with a cup of wild tea and a chance to share what we've learned. These are skills you'll use again and again, in a garden, at a campsite or further afield.
What we'll cover
- The RESPECT Code and the law
- Walking with awareness
- What the woodland provides, and what to leave
- Poisonous plants and trees
- Finding and making water safe
- Wild tea and processing wild materials
You'll leave with
- The confidence to recognise common useful and poisonous plants
- Simple skills for processing wild materials
- A clear sense of how to gather respectfully and legally
What to bring
- Long sleeves and trousers (nettles and brambles!)
- Gloves for gathering
- A small bag or basket
- A packed lunch and plenty to drink
Keep going afterwards
Every course has a matching book and activity guide collection, so you can keep practising at home.
A taste of the activities
Booking and safety
Full payment secures your place. You'll be sent joining instructions and a short health and personal information form to complete before the course. Please read the terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy.
Want this course for your own group, school or team? Talk to Jay.