A guided foray exploring delicious and healthy wild foods of Galloway’s merse (tidal salt marsh), beaches, maritime hedgerows and woods. Includes a wild food tasting picnic in a beautiful location.
The coast is full of great flavours and nourishment and many maritime plants are at their best around midsummer. This event is designed to help you connect with them and incorporate them into your diet. Over the course of about 1.5 miles of walking over 3.5 hours we will explore a wide range of wild foods of salt marsh, sandy beach, woods and hedgerows in an exceptionally beautiful area of Galloway, many of which feature in The Complete Coastal Forager. You have the option to order a signed copy as you book and I will bring it along on the day. Novices and experienced foragers looking to increase their repertoire will enjoy this event.
Family friendly – 1.5 miles easy walking for all ages. Stout footwear is recommended as we will be exploring salt marsh plants. As with all Galloway Wild Foods events, this walk is guided by Mark Williams who has been teaching about foraging for over 30 years.
You will learn:
Coastal succulent plants of salt marshes, rocky shores and sandy beaches Seaweeds and a few shellfish Herbs and blossoms of summer woods and hedgerows How to be a safe, legal, sustainable and considerate forager Finding, identification, poisonous lookalikes, mindful harvesting, expert tips Folklore and traditional uses Modern gourmet and medicinal uses Nutrition, processing, recipes and cooking tips
Please note: This event is not recommend for children under 8 years old.
