Surrey, Knowle Park Spring Foraging Courses.

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ABOUT THE COURSE

Our new venue, Knowle Park has been shaped by a deep commitment to ecology and nature recovery.
The 60-acre country park and nature reserve were once part of a historic estate, featuring woodland, traditional hedgerows and vibrant wildflower meadows, with a stunning 3.5-acre wildlife lake at its heart.

This beautiful country park is easily accessible from the larger surrounding cities of London, Southampton, Portsmouth and Reading. 

Our Foraging Courses begin with a short introduction to Wild Food UK, what to expect from your day and a brief summary of the general countryside codes, including our Foraging Code.

Heading off at a leisurely pace around the grounds, your instructor will teach you how to safely identify the different species of edible and poisonous plants and mushrooms that you discover.
This exploration will take about 2.5hrs, during which we’ll take a break for a homemade refreshment, such as our Wild Sorrel Soup or Elderflower Champagne!

After the walk we will end the day with a tasty wild food meal. This will include a selection of foraged homemade treats created by your instructor, and a dish made with what we have collected during the walk.

All of our food is seasonal, so what you are served depends on what is growing at that time of year. In Spring & Summer, we will be making use of the fresh wild greens and in Autumn, the array of tasty wild mushrooms that the area has to offer.

You will receive a comprehensive set of Wild Food UK ‘Course Notes’ a few days after your course. This email will contain links and articles relating to the plants and mushrooms we discovered or discussed during the day.

Knowle Park has plenty to offer, should you wish to enjoy a full day out and explore the park, before or after your course. For ideas, click here!  

Toilet facilities, cafe and dog friendly!

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