Six mushroom "tests" foragers still repeat this September — the slug test, the silver spoon, the peel test — and why none of them are safe.
Hedgerow plums, damsons and bullaces all ripen now — how to tell them apart, judge ripeness, and avoid sloe confusion.
Every forager starts somewhere, and almost everyone makes the same handful of mistakes on the way to getting confident.
We answer some of the questions you might have about Forage Box
We answer some of the questions you might have about corporate and private events
We answer some of the questions you might have about specialist workshops
We answer some of the questions you might have about gift vouchers
We answer some of the questions you might have about booking, changing, and cancelling places on workshops
We answer some of the questions you might have about weather and safety
We answer some of the questions you might have about preparing for your workshop
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!
What wild elements can you introduce to your festivities?
Here's how to start your mushroom foraging adventure
Is foraging sustainable? Yes, and then some...
The Wildbiome Project 2025 is complete!
Jim uses his platform as The Outdoor Guide's Foraging Expert to take a deep dive into foraging law
Jim launches his tenure as The Outdoor Guide's Foraging Expert with a personal introduction
The second month of the Wildbiome Project 2025 is complete!
What is it like living with someone eating only wild food?
The first month of the Wildbiome Project 2025 is complete!
Why are so many neurodivergent people drawn to foraging? Three Forage Box tutors share their experiences
Jim chats to Bassenthwaite Lakes Station, who are a regular host of our workshops
The third and final diary entry written in advance of the Wildbiome Project 2025
Joel explores the picking, eating and decision-making when foraging this common plant
Jim invites you to join us on one of our popular foraging workshops
The second part of two autumn diary entries in advance of the Wildbiome Project 2025
A closer look at some 'wild snacks' that have been served on recent 'Forage & Nibble' workshops
The first part of many updates about my involvement in the exciting Wildbiome Project in Spring 2025
What it takes to be a Forage Box tutor
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What to bring with you on a Forage Box workshop
Find out more about returning an item and our event refund policy
The Elusive Chanterelle: A Shropshire Forager’s Tale
To answer this big question, we hand over to expert (and all-round good egg) Daniel Butler of Fungi Forays.
Nick explores how to find the time for finding wild food with a modern lifestyle
A short video about finding St. George's Mushrooms - a true gourmet ingredient only found in spring
It's the biggest foraging 'celebrity' of spring, so here is a short video going into the detail and nuances of foraging wild garlic
Jim cooks a pie on a campfire using foraged ingredients!
A comprehensive guide to foraging for wild garlic
Jim demonstrates the best way to collect delicious birch sap
Jim quickly runs through how the menu on a 'Forage & Feast' workshop might look
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.
Why ethics is just as important as sustainability when foraging
Forage Box's Safeguarding Policy
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?
It's a safari, not a zoo
"This is a new favourite herb of mine!"
A flavoursome, hearty dish!
You just can’t beat an al fresco salad on a hot summers day can you!?
Served with New Potatoes, Fennel and Bistort Leaf Salad, and a Garlic Mustard Mayo
Another pesto recipe for this notorious wild leek
If you've never made your own gnocci before, it is easier than it looks!
Sea purslane is a great alternative to marsh samphire, or other coastal vegetables
This gorgeous autumnal risotto is packed with rich flavours
This recipe is a pure celebration of one of my favourite foraged ingredients
A beautiful dish, made by pulling many wild elements together.
This is an effortless dish that would make for a show-stopper starter
Fresh pasta I find really lends itself to using just butter or olive oil along with fresh herbs, including wild Sea Purslane
A beautiful pesto made from an invasive allium
Make the most of nature's larder with this fish tortilla recipe
This show-stopper recipe looks sensational but is curiously easy, relying very much on the quality of its ingredients.
With a taste between celery and parsley but more sophisticated, young Alexander leaves can be roughly chopped and used as a fragrant garnish
I just can't get over the vibrant colours on this plate!
The mild bitter flavour of the leeks combined with juicy capers, gherkins and lemon juice make for a sumptuous tartare sauce
This recipe combines wild garlic with peppery rocket, courgettes and lemon zest.
The acorn flour in this dish gives the fresh pasta a delightful nuttiness
Foraging and Cooking on a Kayaking Adventure
Foraging, Cooking, Hiking and Swimming in The Lake District
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.
An elderflower sparkling wine recipe video
A slow-paced adventure foraging wild mushrooms
Featuring Nelly the dog!
Limpets, Winkles, Seaweed and more!
Camping in the woods and foraging for wild mushrooms
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.
This video is the second of a three-part series, showing just how easy it is to include foraged ingredients in cheap, everyday meals.
This video is the first of a three-part series, showing just how easy it is to include foraged ingredients in cheap, everyday meals.
Sometimes you just need to go for a dangle in the woods.
St. George's Mushroom, Spruce Tips, Firelighting and Cooking
Sounds posh. Probably is. Delicious, though.
What is Forage Box?
Jim shows Nihal and Hannah some wild mushrooms before cooking them lunch in the woods.
Filmed on a recent trip to Sweden to visit a foraging buddy.
An article written for 'Wisdom of Old' magazine
Why I chose to be a professional forager
Find out which workshop type is the one for you
I decided to use salmon to go with the sea salty flavour of the sea spinach. Even my kids wolfed it down!
We answer some of the questions you might have
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.
There we are, in at number 5!
Foraging for wild food starts in the garden
Read the thoughts of Mancunian Matters journalist, Eleanor Taylor, as she spends a sunny Sunday with Forage Box's Ibrahim in Chorlton.
How foraging can be used as a tool for uniting communities and spreading love not labels.
How foraging can improve our wellbeing
A conversation about the relationship between foraging and wellbeing with the lovely Jolene, host of the Joy Ethic Podcast
An article written for the food magazine Wicked Leeks, focusing on seasonality and foraging
Exploring social media and foraging
Why you should get your wellies on and what you can find if you head off into nature this winter
20 sustainable gift ideas for this Christmas
This foundation bushcraft course is designed to provide you with the bushcraft skills and confidence to run some basic bushcraft sessions.
A 3-hour workshop with a foraging expert, focusing on winter species with a festive twist, wild mulled wine and a walk in Glastonbury.
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Graves Park
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack near Ladybower reservoir.
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack near Normanton Spring Wood, Sheffield.
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Low Sizergh Barn
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired feast near Stanmer Park, Brighton
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack in Hebden Bridge
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.
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack near Wild Park
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.
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack near Stanmer Park
A two day immersive retreat, designed to be both fun and educational, offering hands-on learning, shared meals, and the simple joy of camping in nature. Click for more details.
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Bassenthwaite Lake Station
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack near Ledbury
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack in Grizedale Forest
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired feast at The Fold, Bransford
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at High Dam
A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a walk at Calderstones Park
A 3-hour session with a forager and community herbalist, including finding medicinal and edible wild species, and making a wild oxymel
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.
A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a walk near Ironbridge
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack in Kendal
A 3-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and using them to prepare a meal, near Worcester
A 3-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and using them to prepare a meal
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack in The Duddon Valley
A 4-hour workshop in rural Northamptonshire. Expect foraging for wild ingredients and using them to create your own wild wood-fired pizza!
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired feast at The Fold, Bransford.
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
A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a walk at Frodsham Hill Woods
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Holker Hall in Cumbria
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Chorlton Water Park.
A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients near Casleford.
A 2-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a walk near Shrewsbury
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired feast in Flagg, Derbyshire near Buxton
A 5-hour course with an expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired feast at Bassenthwaite Lake Station
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack 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 Chesters By The River
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack in Dunham Massey
A 6-hour tuition course with a wild food expert, which includes small game wild butchery, foraging for wild food then cooking it all on an open fire!
Recipes, Remedies and Revelations from nature's wild superfood
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This foundation bushcraft course is designed to provide you with the bushcraft skills and confidence to run some basic bushcraft sessions with your own group.
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
Confirm and start journaling your finds!
Forage. Mix. Impress. The Ultimate Guide to Bringing the Wild Into Your Glass
Learn just enough botany to make sense of plant science without being overwhelmed
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.
We've teamed up with Found Food to bring you an online foraging course that is perfect for beginners
The perfect bit of kit for keen foragers looking to pick on-the-go!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hand-made at the foot of Dartmoor by WyldCraft Wyllow on behalf of Forage Box.
Yes! Reduced ticket prices are available for children aged 5-18. Infants under 5 are free. All children must be accompanied by their responsible adult. There is a maximum of 2 children per one adult. Please buy all of your tickets at the checkout. There are 1 or 2 specialist workshops which are not so suitable for children - for those we don't make child tickets available to buy.
Generally speaking, yes! Providing they are on the lead at all times and do not affect the enjoyment of others (e.g. excessive barking or jumping up). Please get in touch if you'd prefer a dog-free event. Also, check the venue specific information above.
Expect to be on your feet for the vast majority of this session. The walking route is 2-3km with some slippy steps, inclines and banks but mainly on footpaths, possibly with the odd stile to climb over. Please get in touch before buying your tickets to discuss any concerns you may have, some workshops/venues are more suitable than others.
All of our vouchers can be redeemed for this session as long as they haven't expired, but please note that a difference in price may need to be paid if you are using a different voucher type or an older voucher. Visit www.foragebox.co.uk/FAQ for full details
You will be asked for any dietary requirements when completing your booking. Bookings made within 48 hours of the event start time may not allow for your tutor to cater for specific dietary requirements - please get in touch if this is a concern.
We have events to suit everyone, from 2 hour 'Taster' sessions right up to full day 'Forage and Cook' events, with the odd overnight experience also available. For full details head to www.foragebox.co.uk/workshops
