Autumn in the woods is the perfect time for foraging wild foods. Join James & Lea, your foraging guides, as we explore the world of edible plants, berries and fungi. “Food tastes better outdoors” is a common phrase but it tastes even better when you have gathered and prepared it yourself.

The secret world of edible wild plants will be opened up to you as we search for mushrooms, roots, berries & nuts at this plentiful time of year. To the forager, our woodlands and hedgerows are full of tasty and filling wild food opportunities.

This one day course looks at some of the best and tastiest ways to enjoy wild food. From our basecamp we will be exploring the forest and hedges in search of “food for free.”

Set at the head of the Vale of Clwyd, Coed Talwrn is a privately owned woodland reserve rarely open to the public. This rich and varied landscape weaves together mixed woodland, flowing waterways, open meadow and scrubland, creating a space that feels both wild and deeply cared for.

For over a decade the land has been gently managed using rewilding techniques, allowing nature to lead the way. As a result, biodiversity has flourished; plants, fungi and wildlife now thrive across the site, bringing a real sense of life and abundance to every corner. We are delighted to have been granted special access to this remarkable place for our courses.

• Gain confidence in identifying a variety of edible plants & fungi
• Learn how to prepare fish for campfire cooking
• Understand the four main cooking areas of the campfire
• Create sustaining meals using wild ingredients
• Confidently identify, prepare and consume a wide variety of wild foods
• Bake fresh bread in a dutch oven
• Learn how to forage with a sustainable approach to the habitat
• Enjoy a range of wild foods freshly prepared by you and the tutors at basecamp