WORKSHOPS

Sweet Chestnuts: Finding, Picking and Keeping a Good October Haul

How to find a sweet chestnut tree worth your time, rule out conkers, sort the good nuts from the duds, and stop your haul going mouldy.

Six Mushroom Foraging Myths Worth Retiring This September

Six mushroom "tests" foragers still repeat this September — the slug test, the silver spoon, the peel test — and why none of them are safe.

Wild Plum, Damson or Bullace? Telling the Late-Summer Stone Fruit Apart

Hedgerow plums, damsons and bullaces all ripen now — how to tell them apart, judge ripeness, and avoid sloe confusion.

5 Mistakes Beginner Foragers Make (and how to avoid them)

Every forager starts somewhere, and almost everyone makes the same handful of mistakes on the way to getting confident.

FAQs - About Forage Box

We answer some of the questions you might have about Forage Box

FAQs - Corporate & private events

We answer some of the questions you might have about corporate and private events

FAQs - Specialist workshops

We answer some of the questions you might have about specialist workshops

FAQs - Gift Vouchers

We answer some of the questions you might have about gift vouchers

FAQs - Booking, changing & cancelling

We answer some of the questions you might have about booking, changing, and cancelling places on workshops

FAQs - Weather & safety

We answer some of the questions you might have about weather and safety

FAQs - Preparing for your workshop

We answer some of the questions you might have about preparing for your workshop

Forage Box Under New Ownership

You will probably have already heard that Jim has handed over the reins of Forage Box to some bloke called Gavin. Well this is me!

How To Rewild Christmas (The Outdoor Guide, December 2025)

What wild elements can you introduce to your festivities?

Preserving Autumn (The Outdoor Guide, October 2025)

Here's how to start your mushroom foraging adventure

How To Start Foraging For Mushrooms (The Outdoor Guide, September 2025)

Here's how to start your mushroom foraging adventure

Foraging Sustainably (The Outdoor Guide, August 2025)

Is foraging sustainable? Yes, and then some...

Wildbiome Project Diary 6: The End!

The Wildbiome Project 2025 is complete!

Foraging Law (The Outdoor Guide, July 2025)

Jim uses his platform as The Outdoor Guide's Foraging Expert to take a deep dive into foraging law

Introduction (The Outdoor Guide, June 2025)

Jim launches his tenure as The Outdoor Guide's Foraging Expert with a personal introduction

Wildbiome Project Diary 5: Two Months In

The second month of the Wildbiome Project 2025 is complete!

BONUS Wildbiome Project Diary: What It's Like To Be A Wildbiome Wife

What is it like living with someone eating only wild food?

Wildbiome Project Diary 4: One Month In

The first month of the Wildbiome Project 2025 is complete!

Neurodivergence and Foraging

Why are so many neurodivergent people drawn to foraging? Three Forage Box tutors share their experiences

Interview with Bassenthwaite Lake Station

Jim chats to Bassenthwaite Lakes Station, who are a regular host of our workshops

Wildbiome Project Diary 3: The Day Before

The third and final diary entry written in advance of the Wildbiome Project 2025

A Deep Dive Into Dandelions In Winter

Joel explores the picking, eating and decision-making when foraging this common plant

Learn How To Forage With Forage Box

Jim invites you to join us on one of our popular foraging workshops

Wildbiome Project Diary 2: Autumn 2024 (Part 2)

The second part of two autumn diary entries in advance of the Wildbiome Project 2025

What Is A 'Wild Snack'?

A closer look at some 'wild snacks' that have been served on recent 'Forage & Nibble' workshops

Wildbiome Project Diary 1: Autumn 2024 (Part 1)

The first part of many updates about my involvement in the exciting Wildbiome Project in Spring 2025

Have you got yourself an occupation?

What it takes to be a Forage Box tutor

Workshop Safety Policy, Cancellation and Other Relevant Information

Where to find our workshop terms, and what to expect on the day

Workshop Kit List

What to bring with you on a Forage Box workshop

Our Returns Policy

Find out more about returning an item and our event refund policy

How To Forage For Chanterelle Mushrooms

The Elusive Chanterelle: A Shropshire Forager’s Tale

Is Picking Wild Mushrooms Legal?

To answer this big question, we hand over to expert (and all-round good egg) Daniel Butler of Fungi Forays.

How To Fit Foraging Into Day-To-Day Life

Nick explores how to find the time for finding wild food with a modern lifestyle

Mushroom Foraging in Spring

A short video about finding St. George's Mushrooms - a true gourmet ingredient only found in spring

Video: How To Forage Wild Garlic

It's the biggest foraging 'celebrity' of spring, so here is a short video going into the detail and nuances of foraging wild garlic

Wild Foraged Pie Cooked On A Campfire

Jim cooks a pie on a campfire using foraged ingredients!

How To Forage Wild Garlic

A comprehensive guide to foraging for wild garlic

How To Harvest Birch Sap

Jim demonstrates the best way to collect delicious birch sap

What is a 'Forage & Feast'?

Jim quickly runs through how the menu on a 'Forage & Feast' workshop might look

SLEEPING IN AN ABANDONED WW2 GUN TURRET: Shellfish foraging, cooking and wild camping

Armed with my camping gear, lobster pot, hot smoker and stove, I head off into the British coastal wilderness for a night unlike any other.

It Takes Guts To Be Gentle And Kind

Why ethics is just as important as sustainability when foraging

Safeguarding Policy

Forage Box's Safeguarding Policy

Freestyle Foraged Negroni

It's the middle of December and things have become quiet in the foraging world. Is there a better time to make myself a drink?

What Will I Find On A Forage Box Workshop?

It's a safari, not a zoo

Roasted Cod Coconut Curry with Samphire & Sea Coriander

"This is a new favourite herb of mine!"

Pork Fillet Stuffed with Black Pudding, Garlic Mustard and a Cider Jus

A flavoursome, hearty dish!

Hedgerow Salad with Griddled Halloumi and a Pomegranate Dressing

You just can’t beat an al fresco salad on a hot summers day can you!?

Pan-fried Trout Cured with Szechuan Peppers, Alexander Seeds and Lemon Zest

Served with New Potatoes, Fennel and Bistort Leaf Salad, and a Garlic Mustard Mayo

Three-Cornered Leek & Cashew Pesto

Another pesto recipe for this notorious wild leek

Crispy Three-Cornered Leek Gnocchi

If you've never made your own gnocci before, it is easier than it looks!

Wild Salmon with Foraged Sea Purslane, Three-Cornered Leek Pesto and Dauphinoise Potatoes

Sea purslane is a great alternative to marsh samphire, or other coastal vegetables

Wild Parasol Mushroom Risotto with Roasted Chestnuts

This gorgeous autumnal risotto is packed with rich flavours

Salmon with Linguine, Wild Garlic and Asparagus

This recipe is a pure celebration of one of my favourite foraged ingredients

Pork Chops with Common Hogweed Seed Salt Rub and Kohlrabi, Apple and Ground Elder Slaw

A beautiful dish, made by pulling many wild elements together.

Hand-Dived Scallops with Wild Garlic Butter

This is an effortless dish that would make for a show-stopper starter

Fresh Farfalle Pasta with Fresh Sea Purslane, Watercress and Anchovies

Fresh pasta I find really lends itself to using just butter or olive oil along with fresh herbs, including wild Sea Purslane

Three-Cornered Leek Pesto

A beautiful pesto made from an invasive allium

Fish Tortillas with Garlic Mustard Chimichurri and Wilted Bistort Leaves

Make the most of nature's larder with this fish tortilla recipe

Cornish Hake with Wild Samphire, Vine Tomatoes and Clams

This show-stopper recipe looks sensational but is curiously easy, relying very much on the quality of its ingredients.

Cod en Papillote with Wild Alexander Leaves, Roast Fennel and Saffron Aioli

With a taste between celery and parsley but more sophisticated, young Alexander leaves can be roughly chopped and used as a fragrant garnish

British Trout with Fresh Horseradish Potatoes, Watercress and Beetroot

I just can't get over the vibrant colours on this plate!

Breaded Coley with Three-Cornered Leek Tartare Sauce and Sautéed Sea Radish

The mild bitter flavour of the leeks combined with juicy capers, gherkins and lemon juice make for a sumptuous tartare sauce

Baked Eggs With Wild Garlic, Peppery Rocket and Harissa Yoghurt

This recipe combines wild garlic with peppery rocket, courgettes and lemon zest.

Acorn Fettuccine With A Creamy Wild Mushroom and Spinach Sauce

The acorn flour in this dish gives the fresh pasta a delightful nuttiness

Wild Garlic Stir Fry

Foraging and Cooking on a Kayaking Adventure

Bistort Easter Ledge Pudding

Foraging, Cooking, Hiking and Swimming in The Lake District

Wild Bloody Mary with Foraged Ground Elder

In this video, Jim cycles out to the woods in search of ground elder before heading home to make a Bloody Mary in the garden.

Elderflower Sparkling Wine

An elderflower sparkling wine recipe video

Mushroom Foraging, Wild Cooking, Hammock Camping and Wild Swimming in The Lake District

A slow-paced adventure foraging wild mushrooms

Mountain-top Mushrooming

Featuring Nelly the dog!

Winter Coastal Foraging in Robin Hood's Bay

Limpets, Winkles, Seaweed and more!

Autumn Mushroom Foraging and Wild Camp

Camping in the woods and foraging for wild mushrooms

Frugal Foraging (Part 3 - Dock Leaves)

This video is the final part of a three-part series, showing just how easy it is to include foraged ingredients in cheap, everyday meals.

Frugal Foraging (Part 2 - Dandelions)

This video is the second of a three-part series, showing just how easy it is to include foraged ingredients in cheap, everyday meals.

Frugal Foraging (Part 1 - Stinging Nettles)

This video is the first of a three-part series, showing just how easy it is to include foraged ingredients in cheap, everyday meals.

Wild Garlic Pesto and Wild Greens Stir Fry

Sometimes you just need to go for a dangle in the woods.

Barefoot Foraging For Wild Mushrooms

St. George's Mushroom, Spruce Tips, Firelighting and Cooking

Porcini Carpaccio

Sounds posh. Probably is. Delicious, though.

Our Story

What is Forage Box?

Weekend Walks: Abseiling, Foraging and Temperate Rainforests in Padley Gorge with Nihal Arthanayake

Jim shows Nihal and Hannah some wild mushrooms before cooking them lunch in the woods.

Finding Rare and Delicious Mushrooms in Sweden

Filmed on a recent trip to Sweden to visit a foraging buddy.

Foraging in The Modern World

An article written for 'Wisdom of Old' magazine

I May Be Paranoid, But I Am No Android

Why I chose to be a professional forager

A Guide To Our Workshop Formats

Find out which workshop type is the one for you

Salmon & Sea Spinach Ossetian Pie

I decided to use salmon to go with the sea salty flavour of the sea spinach. Even my kids wolfed it down!

FAQs

We answer some of the questions you might have

Interview for Cumbria.com

We chatted to the lovely folks at cumbria.com to run them through how our foraging events in the area work and how to join in.

Top 10 Most Unusual Lake District Activities

There we are, in at number 5!

Ground Control To Monty Don

Foraging for wild food starts in the garden

How Foraging Is Helping Mancunians Connect With Nature

Read the thoughts of Mancunian Matters journalist, Eleanor Taylor, as she spends a sunny Sunday with Forage Box's Ibrahim in Chorlton.

Islam Didn’t Eat Your Hamster; Change Isn’t A Crime

How foraging can be used as a tool for uniting communities and spreading love not labels.

Looking For Soul Food And A Place To Eat

How foraging can improve our wellbeing‍

PODCAST: Joy Ethic Episode 12 - A Balanced Life

A conversation about the relationship between foraging and wellbeing with the lovely Jolene, host of the Joy Ethic Podcast

Seasonality Focus for Wicked Leeks

An article written for the food magazine Wicked Leeks, focusing on seasonality and foraging

All My Friends

Exploring social media and foraging

Out On The Wily, Windy Moors

Why you should get your wellies on and what you can find if you head off into nature this winter

FORAGE & COOK (Half Day) in North Yorkshire (Kiplin Hall, Richmond)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild snack at Kiplin Hall

TASTER Foraging Workshop Staffordshire (Rugeley)

A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a walk near Rugeley.

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Worcestershire (Bransford)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at The Fold.

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Worcestershire (Bransford)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at The Fold.

TASTER Foraging Workshop in Cheshire (Frodsham)

A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a walk at Frodsham Hill Woods

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Kent (Whitstable)

A 3-hour session with a forager and community herbalist, including finding medicinal and edible wild species, and making a wild oxymel

TASTER Foraging Workshop in Liverpool (Calderstones)

A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a walk at Calderstones Park

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Kent (Whitstable)

A 3-hour session with a forager and community herbalist, including finding medicinal and edible wild species, and making a wild oxymel

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Whitstable (Kent)

A 3-hour session with a forager and community herbalist, including finding medicinal and edible wild species, and making a wild oxymel

FORAGE & FEAST in Cumbria (Heversham)

A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired feast in Heverhsham.

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Cumbria (Crooklands, Milnthorpe)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at The Tram, Kendal.

SPECIAL: COASTAL Forage & Cook Full-Day in Wales (Conwy, North Wales)

A 6-hour coastal workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and using them to prepare dinner.

FORAGE & COOK (Half Day) in Cumbria (Bassenthwaite Lake)

A 3-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and using them to prepare a meal.

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Cumbria (Kendal)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at The Tram, Kendal.

FORAGE & FEAST in Cumbria (Keswick)

A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired feast near Crow Park Road, Keswick.

SPECIAL: COCKLES Coastal Forage & Cook in Cumbria (Barrow-in-Furness)

A 4-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and using them to prepare dinner.

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Cumbria (Low Sizergh Barn, Kendal)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Low Sizergh Barn

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Cumbria (Low Sizergh Barn, Kendal)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Low Sizergh Barn

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Greater Manchester (Chorlton)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Chorlton Water Park.

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Cumbria (Heversham)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack in Heversham.

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Cumbria (near Keswick)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Bassenthwaite Lake Station

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Lancashire (The Forest Of Bowland)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack in The Forest Of Bowland

FORAGE & NIBBLE Greater Manchester (Stockport)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients and a wild food taster in Stockport.

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Graves Park

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Cumbria (near Keswick)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Bassenthwaite Lake Station

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Cheshire (Lymm)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack in Lymm

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Wales (Merthyr Tydfil)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Cyfarthfa Park.

TASTER FORAGING in Nottinghamshire (Nottingham)

A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients in Nottingham

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Meersbrook Park, Sheffield

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Cumbria (Heversham)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack in Heversham

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Cumbria (Heversham)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack in Heversham

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Cheshire (Dunham Massey)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack in Dunham Massey

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Wales (Abergavenny)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Castle Meadows.

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Wales (Brecon)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Island Fields.

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Wales (Abergavenny)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Castle Meadows.

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Chorlton (Greater Manchester)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Chorlton Water Park.

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Lymm (Cheshire)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack in Lymm

BUSHCRAFT: Train the Trainer Bushcraft

This foundation bushcraft course is designed to provide you with the bushcraft skills and confidence to run some basic bushcraft sessions.

SPECIAL: FESTIVE FORAGING in Glastonbury

A 3-hour workshop with a foraging expert, focusing on winter species with a festive twist, wild mulled wine and a walk in Glastonbury.

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Graves Park

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Derbyshire (Heatherdene, Ladybower reservoir)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack near Ladybower reservoir.

FORAGE & NIBBLE at Low Sizergh Barn, Kendal (Cumbria)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Low Sizergh Barn

FORAGE & FEAST in East Sussex (Brighton)

A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired feast near Stanmer Park, Brighton.

FORAGE & NIBBLE West Yorkshire (near Hebden Bridge)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack in Hebden Bridge

SPECIAL: Winter Foraging, Wreath Making & Christmas Present Crafting

Explore the Wild, Gather Edibles, and Enjoy Craft and Wreath Waking from What You’ve Foraged. You'll be provided a light foraged lunch to enjoy while you are crafting.

FORAGE & NIBBLE in East Sussex (Brighton)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack near Wild Park

SPECIAL: Mushroom Forage & Feast in West Sussex (Crawley)

This includes a 4 hour foraging walk where we learn and gather edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms followed by a 3 course meal created collaboratively from our gathered finds.

FORAGE & FEAST in East Sussex (Brighton)

A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired feast near Stanmer Park, Brighton

FORAGE & NIBBLE Cumbria (near Keswick)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Bassenthwaite Lake Station

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Worcestershire (Malvern Hills)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack near Ledbury

FORAGE & FEAST in Worcestershire (Bransford )

A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired feast at The Fold, Bransford

FORAGE & NIBBLE Cumbria (near Windermere)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at High Dam

TASTER Foraging Workshop in Liverpool (Calderstones)

A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a walk at Calderstones Park

FORAGE & NIBBLE in Sevenoaks (Kent)

A 3-hour session with a forager and community herbalist, including finding medicinal and edible wild species, and making a wild oxymel

TASTER Foraging Workshop in Shrewsbury (Shropshire)

A relaxed 2-hour session with an expert guide. Learn to identify wild plants and fungi, discover how to use them, and taste seasonal wild ingredients.

FORAGE & NIBBLE at Thornbridge Hall (Derbyshire)

A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Thornbridge Hall, Derbyshire

FORAGE & COOK (Half Day) in Cumbria (near Keswick)

A 3-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and using them to prepare a meal.

Stinging Nettles Uncovered

Recipes, Remedies and Revelations from nature's wild superfood

ID Confidence Online Course

Stop guessing. Identify wild plants with a system you can repeat. A £19 mini-course. A step by step framework using families and genera so you can make safer calls on real walks. What you get: - A FREE Printed Workbook - Safety first non-negotiables - The 4 step method that works - A 14 day field plan to develop your new skills & confidence - Over 15 minutes of Online videos and downloadable PDFs Taught by Gavin Ireland, foraging teacher in Mid Wales with 30+ years field craft experience.

Forage Box Fleece Jacket

This warm fleece jacket brings quiet confidence to everyday cold-weather wear. Built from high-performance MTR filament fleece. Lightweight but thermally focused, it becomes the go-to outer layer when temperatures dip and activity stays on the move.

Forage Box Hoodie

The Gildan Heavy Blend™ hoodie, made from a soft cotton-poly blend, provides warmth and durability. Its unisex fit offers everyday versatility, with ribbed cuffs and hem to keep the shape intact. A large front pocket adds convenience, while the double-lined hood with matching drawcord gives it a clean, cohesive look.

Forage Box Bucket Hat

This cotton bucket hat brings easy, grounded style to outdoor days and casual meetups. Lightweight but sturdy, the reinforced brim keeps the sun out of your eyes while the soft, tightly spun cotton feels comfortable against skin. One-size design with a tear-away label keeps things simple — toss it into a pack for a festival, a forge day, or a slow walk through town.

Forage Box Cap

The Distressed Dad Hat brings effortless style and comfort to your casual look. Made from 100% preshrunk cotton twill, this unstructured, six-panel hat offers a relaxed, low-profile fit with a soft crown for all-day wear. Featuring 6 sewn eyelets for breathability and 4 stitched rows on the brim for added durability, it’s designed to keep you cool and comfortable.

Forage Box Beanie Hat

This embroidery beanie is the perfect winter accessory for any outfit. Made 100% with hypoallergenic acrylic, its 12" cuffed design offers that classic look while the stretchy design means universal comfort for all-day wear and an easy gifting choice that can never miss on the size.

The Bushcrafter's Guide to Foraging for Wild Food

Unlock the Wild: The Bushcrafter’s Guide to Foraging for Wild Food The essential, no-nonsense field guide for bushcrafters and wild food lovers - by Gavin Ireland

My Foraging Journal

Confirm and start journaling your finds!

The Wild Mixologist

Forage. Mix. Impress. The Ultimate Guide to Bringing the Wild Into Your Glass

The Forager's Introduction to Botany

Learn just enough botany to make sense of plant science without being overwhelmed

UK Seasonal Foraging Books

A lot of the edible and medicinal plants and fungi of the UK can be found in many places, what tends to vary is how common and widespread they are, so this guide focusses on the plants and fungi that are common and widespread in England, Wales or Scotland. For example, Porcini (Boletus edulis) can be found throughout the UK, but is very common in Mid-Wales.

Online Course: Get Started Foraging for Wild Food (Beginner Course)

We've teamed up with Found Food to bring you an online foraging course that is perfect for beginners

'Forage & Cook - Full Day' Workshop Voucher 2026/2027

A printed voucher entitling the holder to a 6-hour foraging session, including a cooking session preparing wild ingredients found on the day. The Silver VIP option includes a set of seasonal foraging books (Spring, Summer, and Autumn) and accompanying cookbook. The Gold VIP option includes the books, an online course (Identification Confidence), and a follow-up live zoom call with Cheif Forager Gavin.

'Forage & Cook - Half Day' Workshop Voucher 2026/2027

A printed voucher entitling the holder to a 3-hour foraging session, including a cooking session preparing wild ingredients found on the day. The Silver VIP option includes a set of seasonal foraging books (Spring, Summer, and Autumn) and accompanying cookbook. The Gold VIP option includes the books, an online course (Identification Confidence), and a follow-up live zoom call with Cheif Forager Gavin.

'Forage & Feast' Workshop Voucher 2026/2027

A printed voucher entitling the holder to a 5-hour foraging session, including a wild feast. The Silver VIP option includes a set of seasonal foraging books (Spring, Summer, and Autumn) and accompanying cookbook. The Gold VIP option includes the books, an online course (Identification Confidence), and a follow-up live zoom call with Cheif Forager Gavin.

'Forage & Nibble' Workshop Voucher 2026/2027

A printed voucher entitling the holder to a 3-hour foraging session, including a wild snack. The Silver VIP option includes a set of seasonal foraging books (Spring, Summer, and Autumn) and accompanying cookbook. The Gold VIP option includes the books, an online course (Identification Confidence), and a follow-up live zoom call with Cheif Forager Gavin.

'Taster' Workshop Voucher 2026/2027

A printed voucher entitling the holder to a 2-hour foraging session. The Silver VIP option includes a set of seasonal foraging books (Spring, Summer, and Autumn) and accompanying cookbook. The Gold VIP option includes the books, an online course (Identification Confidence), and a follow-up live zoom call with Cheif Forager Gavin.