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Join us for a morning of wild mushroom hunting, collecting and identifying numerous mushroom species in an area of stunning private woodland. Learn to safely identify edible, medicinal and poisonous mushroom species and get to understand how these amazing organisms protect, regulate and manage the forest eco system.
Because the primary focus of this event is education please don’t expect to be leaving with a huge basket of wild mushrooms. Generally, everyone goes home with a small selection of what they have collected, and people seem delighted with this, having got to spend some time in the woods and getting a greater appreciation of them.
All walks are held in Hampshire within a few miles of Brockenhurst or Ashurst stations…the exact locations will be provided prior to the event and all walks will be lead by either John Rensten or Peter Studzinski.
To get you in the mood, here is a short film of me explaining how to identify some edible mushrooms.
Group Sizes
At Forage London you will never be part of a herd of 20 or 30 other people. Foraging is a mindful practice, looking at small details as well as the big picture, slowing down and taking time to enjoy the natural world. Always ask about group size if booking on to a foraging or wild food walk.
We offer intimate foraging walks for small groups, usually 12 or at most 16 participants. It makes for a more enjoyable experience with better communication within the group.
Smaller groups minimise the impact on the environment, reduce over-harvesting and ensure sustainability is pivotal in what we teach and practice. Additionally, we find that smaller group sizes allow for more personalised learning, as members can more easily share their stories and any tips on identifying edible plants and mushrooms.
This approach balances safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship, making foraging a more rewarding and sustainable practice.
Please be advised before booking, some of our mushroom forays may not be suitable for people with mobility difficulties so if in any doubt pleas email me in advance. In addition, please be aware that although these events run for approximately 3 hours, that could easily turn out to be 4 hours instead, so I urge you not to book a posh lunch somewhere timed precisely to coincide with the end of the walk, give yourself plenty of leeway.
