Foraging Walks
Introduction to Foraging
Wild leaves, flowers, berries, seeds, roots and seaweeds have been used for food and healing by all cultures for thousands of years. Our hedgerows, fields, parks, urban areas and coastlines are abundant with useful wild plants.
Join Denise on this fun and informative walk and learn how to safely identify native Irish plants and herbs. You will learn how to harvest them sustainably and how to use them to create tasty and nutritious wild food dishes, herb teas, drinks and traditional herbal remedies.
Seashore Foraging Walks
Our Irish coastlines are full of surprises. They are rich with an abundance of nutritious wild foods, from surprisingly tasty edible plants, flowers, seeds and berries to health giving seaweeds and a wide selection of shellfish.
On this scenic coastal walk, you will learn how to safely identify seasonal native Irish coastal plants and seaweeds. Tantalise your tastebuds, take in the sea air, and get plenty of tips on how to incorporate these nourishing wild foods into your diet.
Wild Garlic Experience
Wild garlic is one of the most popular springtime native Irish herbs. It is tasty and versatile, easy to preserve and has a myriad of culinary uses and medicinal benefits. This workshop focuses on two varieties of wild garlic that are abundant in Ireland, ramsons, and triangular stalked garlic.
You will learn how to confidently identify both varieties and you will have an opportunity to forage for your own woodland ramsons to take home. We will finish up with a delicious bowl of wild garlic soup, and you will receive a comprehensive eBook on wild garlic with lots of original recipes.
ABOUT OUR FORAGING WALKS
Our foraging walks are a great way to deepen your connection with nature and learn with like-minded people. They are fun, informal and inclusive, while also being educational and inspiring, with a strong emphasis on safe plant identification. Everyone is welcome, from the complete beginner to the more experienced forager.
Every foraging walk is different, depending on the topic, season and location. We have many repeat guests who have come to multiple foraging walks and workshops over the years. From simply picking blackberries to make jam or elderflowers to make cordial, to fermenting wild garlic, pickling seaweed or making wild berry syrups, there is always something new to learn.
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Explore our experiences
From seashore foraging walks and seasonal workshops to herb tea making, medicinal herb masterclasses, and wild food cookery demos, our experiences are always changing and evolving.
Upcoming Events
INTRODUCTION TO FORAGING
Sat 16 May, Naul, Co Dublin.
Learn how to safely identify seasonal wild plants and how to use them for food and simple herbal remedies.
THE BLEEDING PIG FESTIVAL
Sun 17 May, Donabate, Co Dublin
Explore the Donabate/Portrane coastline and discover edible wild plants and seaweeds.
COOKING WITH HERBS TALK
Wed 20 May, Blanchardstown
Learn how to use fresh and dried herbs for flavour and nutrition.
Free talk at Blanchardstown Library.
SEASHORE FORAGING WALK
Sat 6 June, Donabate, Co Dublin
Learn how to safely identify edible coastal plants and seaweeds on this scenic cliff and coastal walk.
SUMMER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL
Fri 19 June, Ardgillan, Skerries
A morning in the beautiful walled herb garden will be followed by a herb tea demo and tea tasting.
SEASHORE FORAGING WALK
Sat 4 July, Donabate, Co Dublin
Learn how to safely identify edible coastal plants and seaweeds on this scenic cliff and coastal walk.
Sat 11 July, Ardgillan, Skerries
Learn how to make safe and effective herbal remedies using both wild and cultivated herbs.
MEDICINAL HERB WORKSHOP
Sat 18 July, Naul, Co Dublin
Learn how to make safe and effective herbal remedies using seasonal native wild herbs.
WILD FOOD COOKERY DEMO
Coming soon!
A foraging walk will be followed by a practical demonstration on making wild herb preserves and condiments.