Description
Woodlands are abundant with wild food at this time of year! This one day course is designed to teach you how to identify, harvest and make meals with some of these wonderful plants and fungi. After a meet and greet, you will be taken on a guided walk to explore the grass verges and broadleaf woodlands around the Green Wood Centre. You will be shown between 15–25 different species, and to test your new found skills, you'll forage for ingredients to make a shared lunch, which you can also help to prep and cook outdoors. Reap the benefits of this immersive, communal experience in nature, and find out how to eat well from your woodland! You will learn: - Culinary, medicinal and crafting uses. - How to safely ID edible different plants and mushrooms. - Sustainable, respectful harvesting techniques. - Wild recipes.
What's included in the price?
- Tea, coffee and biscuits. - Lunch.
Duration
5 hours
Cancellation policy
Non-refundable - Refunds are not available
Maker
We are the Small Woods Association – the national organisation for woodland owners, workers, and supporters. We stand for sustainable woodlands that support wildlife, provide meaningful work, and are welcoming to people. A core part of our mission is providing learning and skills development. We offer a wide range of practical courses and training—covering everything from woodland management and coppicing to greenwood crafts and Social Forestry. Our learning opportunities are designed to support everyone from beginners to seasoned practitioners, helping build knowledge, confidence, and resilience within the woodland sector. We also champion Social Forestry and Wellbeing, recognising the vital role woodlands can play in supporting mental health, physical wellbeing, and stronger communities. Through our programmes and partnerships, we help bring the benefits of woodlands to more people. By booking a course with us you are supporting this valuable work.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Suitable for beginners
- Accommodation offered
- Public transport
- Parking provided
FAQs
The Green Wood Centre is 10 minutes from Junctions 4 and 6 of the M54, with its connections to the M6 and M5.
There are frequent trains to Telford from Birmingham and Wales / Cheshire; we are approximately 15 minutes by taxi from Telford Central.
The Green Wood Centre is based in Coalbrookdale, just a short way from historic Ironbridge, and provides an innovative headquarters for Small Woods, set in the woods of the Ironbridge Gorge.
We promote sustainable living through a wood-based economy by running courses and events in sustainable woodland management, coppicing, crafts and related activities