Tips for foraging
Some guidance on how to forage safely, sustainably, and responsibly.
Foraging tips, recipes & ideas
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How to extract/tap birch sap
Collect super-sweet natural tree syrup with just a few simple tools and a little time and patience.
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Forage for wood ear fungus
A common non-poisonous fungus - observe it growing & what happens when it dehydrates/re-hydrates.
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Dandelion jam recipe
A simple jam recipe for a tasty use of your freshly-foraged dandelions.
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Bilberry jam recipe
This foraged-berries jam recipe works well over a campfire or back at home.
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Blackberry & apple jam
Mmmm... what's not to like?! A traditional jam recipe for foraged fruits.
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INSPIRATIONS - dandelions
Celebrating dandelions - an activity page full of dandelion recipes, dandelion art activities and dandelion deep learning.
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Deep learning with dandelions - part 1
A four-year-old's immersive experience with dandelions.
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Deep learning with dandelions - part 2
The story of a dandelion jam adventure – from foraging to eating – and the mistakes & learning along the way.
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Foraging activities, tips and recipes for food and drinks - we're adding to this section all the time so always worth checking back to see what's new.
Simple but delicious recipes - taste even better in the great outdoors!
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Be Nice to Nettles week, 14-25 May
Anyone who has had a run-in with a nettle plant and has come off for the worse may shout Why Be Nice to Nettles? Read on to find out!
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Spring recipes
The spring gives us a fantastic opportunity to start campfire cooking. Simple soups are great, and campfire bread or pancakes, or how about fire-popped popcorn?
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Delightful dandelions
Wow - the verges are singing out a golden song!
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