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Overview
Re-discover the ancient art of foraging. Edible ‘Weeds’ and Medicinal wild plants once used by our ancestors with seaoned forager and certified community herbalist, Brian Hoey.
You choose the location and Brian will travel.
Join Brian from Mountain Ways Ireland at a location of your choice ( permissions apply) as he introduces you to the fascinating world of foraging. After a short introduction to the ancient art of ‘gathering’ you set off on foot to meet the plants. This slow-paced guided walk allows you to get back in touch with deep ancestral skills.
When you meet and gather wild plants , it really is like stepping back in time and experiencing life as the Celts did 2000 years ago. or even further back into the mists of tome to our hunter / gatherer past.
On this introductory workshop / foraging experience, Brian will begin by introducing you to some basic “do’s and dont’s” of foraging , safety guidelines as well as running through identification and preservation techniques.
Under Brian’s guidance, you will learn how to identify a range of common ‘weeds’ and plants once reveered by our ancestors. You may have the chance to taste from nature’s wild larder, as seasoned forager Brian introduces you to a secret world of wild edibles and medicinal plants.
If available, Brian will also show you some of the deadly plants that should definitely be avoided .
The experince can also be provided at a coastal location but only if the tides are suitable.
We would ask that you sign a simple consent form and also inform us in advance of any allergies or medical conditions which we should be aware of. This event is suitable for older children accompanied by an adult. Unfortunately no dogs permitted (apart from guide dogs) .