Wild Berry Foraging Walk

HEDGEROW BERRY FORAGING

From late summer to early winter our Irish hedgerows are abundant with a wonderful range of native wild berries. You have probably picked blackberries at some stage, but have you ever tried elderberries, rosehips, hawthorn berries, sloes or sea buckthorn?

These berries are all highly nutritious and rich in vitamin C with antioxident properties that can help to boost our immune systems at this time of year.  Thay can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes and make delicious preserves, from jams, jellies and chutneys to syrups, cordials, tinctures and liqueurs.  

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DETAILS

  • Duration 2 hours
  • Start time 11 AM
  • Finish time 1 PM
  • Location Balbriggan, Co Dublin

Tickets

  • Adult: €55
  • Child: €15 (under 16 years old)
  • Pre-school children FREE
  • Group bookings available
  • Private rates on request

Included

  • Forage for your own wild berries to take home
  • Follow-on email with resources for further learning
  • Photo identification Native Irish Wild Herbs eBook

What You'll Learn

In this workshop you will learn how to identify and harvest some of our most common native Irish wild berries. There will be a strong emphasis on safety, and you will learn which berries are safe to pick and which ones to avoid, giving you enough knowledge to allow you to forage wild berries with confidence going forward.

There will be plenty of tips on using native wild berries to create tasty and nutritious wild food dishes, preserves, drinks and simple herbal remedies. No cultivation, no chemicals, no food miles or no plastic packaging involved!

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Identify

Learn how to safely identify and harvest the seasonal wild berries that we find on the day and learn about the poisonous berries that you need to avoid.

LEARN

Get plenty of tips on using them to create tasty and nutritious savoury and sweet dishes, drinks and syrups, jams and preserves, herbal teas and tinctures, and many traditional natural remedies.

TASTE 

Taste some of the seasonal plants, flowers, seeds and berries that we find on the walk and forage for your own berries to take home.

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If you wish to book a corporate or group experience, you can find more information on our Corporate and Groups page.

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Testimonials

What our participants say about their learning experience at The Herb School

We thoroughly enjoyed the introduction to foraging workshop in Denise’s beautiful wild garden. I learned so much. Her follow up emails are invaluable too. The newsletters link to all the right info and give the lowdown on safe and sustainable foraging.

Barry Donovan

I had a gorgeous morning with Denise taking part in the Introduction to Foraging. It is something I’ve been wanting to do for ages so was delighted. It was a lovely relaxed morning where we got a taste for what common plants we can forage and how we can use them. I will definitely be doing Denise’s other workshops. I highly recommend.

Neili Conroy

Thank you, Denise, for the great introduction to foraging. We really enjoyed it!

Celine Delooze

Denise is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, and her foraging workshop has transformed the way I see nature around me. In a few short hours she managed to impart so much useful information in such a friendly and accessible way. Really looking forward to the next time.

Aisling Conn

Denise has great knowledge and stories to share. She creates a very welcoming and nurturing experience. I will be back.

Lisa Brooks

Such a refreshing new way to explore Dublin off the beaten track. If alternative cooking and using natural native ingredients are of interest to you, the foraging workshop is definitely something you will enjoy.

Magda Cybulska

Denise is a wonderful guide with a vast knowledge about every single plant around us. We went on an extensive walk and still only scratched the surface in terms of foraging, cooking and medicinal effects some of these plants have. I’ll definitely be back for another foraging walk!

Corinna Gast

Excellent! I was amazed at what I learnt in such a short space of time. Great fun!

Catriona Bale

INTRODUCTION TO FORAGING FAQ

Check out our frequently asked questions. If you don’t find the answer you are looking for, please contact us.

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What should I wear?

Please wear sturdy, waterproof shoes or boots and bring a rain jacket, as we’ll be outdoors in all conditions.

Bring a small basket or container and a kitchen scissors for harvesting your berries.
A notebook is useful if you want to take notes and you can bring a small bottle of water if you want to wash any berries before tasting.

Walks go ahead in most weather conditions. We only cancel in cases of very severe weather or official storm warnings.

We aim to be as inclusive as possible. Please contact us before booking to discuss any accessibility needs.

Yes, children are very welcome, but they must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted on this foraging walk. They are welcome on our seashore foraging walk once they are kept on a lead at all times.

Yes, free parking is available at our locations.

In many cases, yes. Please contact us for specific directions and options for your chosen walk.

Yes, we offer tailored experiences for private groups and corporate events. Please visit our Corporate & Groups page for more details.

We do not offer refunds. However, in some circumstances, you may be able to transfer your booking to another date. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for full details.

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