Herbal Foraging Walk and Workshop

Posted on August 12, 2016

The Forestry Commission are hosting a free herbal foraging walk and workshop in Callendar Woods on Saturday 27th August from 1pm – 4pm, meeting at Hallglen Sports Centre in the studio room, Islands Crescent, Falkirk FK1 2PS. Participants are asked to arrive at Hallglen Sports Centre for 12:45pm.

This event is open to all. Participants are asked to bring their own snacks and drink, outdoor clothing and to wear sensible footwear for a short walk in the woods.

In the workshop you will:

Learn how to safely identify wild plants to eat
Learn which ones taste nice and which ones to avoid
Learn how to prepare and cook with them
Learn how to make infused oils and ointments

To book your place, please contact Sadia Ismail by phone: 0300 067 6301, or email: sadia.ismail@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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