Bristol Foraging Meetup Group

We're excited that for the third year running, we're part of Bristol Walk Fest yay! This year, we're combining our BWF walks with our Meet Up to introduce people to this group!

Tickets for this event are free - but limited on Meet Up, as we've released the others elsewhere for BWF.

If you're able to make a small donation to support this ongoing work, anything would be greatly appreciated. Click here to make a donation ahead of the session.

As always, this walk is part of a series of 2 x monthly walks we host at low-cost.

Our mission is to remove barriers to wild plant, foraging and medicinal knowledge.

Details:
We'll meet at 6pm at Bake Box cafe in St George's Park and take a stroll round the edges and lakeside to see which wild plants are abundant. We will see the the bursting linden leaves, yarrow and first summer flowers as well as bugs and birdlife. We'll have lots of opportunity to chat, ask questions, share knowledge, recipes and experiences.

What to bring:
- everything you'd need for a comfortable time outside like water, a notepad, comfy clothes and sturdy shoes
- tupperware if you'd like to take home any plants we find

Travel: the postcode for the meeting point outside Bake Box cafe, address is St George Park, Bristol BS5 9FP. The number 16, 43, 45 bus stop all go nearby. We will start and end the walk at the Bake Box cafe.

Accessibility:
St George's Park has a mix of grassy and concrete paths, with some hilly sections, not fully suitable for all wheelchair users due to the steep, natural terrain. Let us know if you need any additional needs and we can adjust our route accordingly.

Safety and community care: to keep everyone safe, please do not attend if you are actively infectious with a cold, cough or other illness. Bristol Foraging Group is a neurodivergent, trans-inclusive, LGBTQIA+ friendly space in nature, all are welcome.

We'll meet at the main entrance to Greenbank Cemetery, at 141 Greenbank Rd, Greenbank, Bristol BS5 6HL and stroll through the cemetery edges to see the new life emerging between the stones.

What to expect:
12pm - 1.30pm - meet at 141 Greenbank Rd, Greenbank, Bristol BS5 6HL to have a stroll around the cemetery and nearby allotments. We will collect plants, s see the summertime flowers, variety of trees and hopefully some birdlife. We'll have lots of opportunity to chat, ask questions, share knowledge, recipes and experiences.

1.30pm - 3pm - group lunch, BYO picnic bits AND an amazing cyanotype workshop, led by the lovely Becca! Learn how to print photos of plants using just the sun rays 🌞🌞🌞 we will provide all materials but maybe bring a bag to take your prints home in

What to bring:
For the stroll through Greenbank Cemetery + workshop
- everything you'd need for a comfortable time outside like water, a notepad, comfy clothes and sturdy shoes
- a bag or book to take home your print in tact
- tupperware if you'd like to take home any plants we find
For the shared meal at the end
- one portion of something delicious, this will mean enough for everyone when shared. If you're unable to bring some food, you are still very welcome, we will have enough for you!

Travel: the number 46, 48x and 24 buses stop nearby, there is free parking at around residential roads and railings along the edge of the cemetery to lock up bikes.

Accessibility: Greenbank Cemetery has a lot of paved pathways, we will stick to these but may veer off onto grass, gravel or smaller dirt pathways. We can always adjust this if need be, so please let us know if you have any access needs and we'll switch up our route if need be.

Safety and community care: to keep everyone safe, please do not attend if you are actively infectious with a cold, cough or other illness. Bristol Foraging Group is a neurodivergent, trans-inclusive, LGBTQIA+ friendly space in nature, all are welcome.

Payment for these sessions goes towards ensuring they can continue at low cost, but if you aren't able to cover this, we have bursary spaces available for you, no questions asked! Let us know (email maria@healingweeds.co.uk) and say you'd like to join!

Refunds: Swaps preferred over refunds - if you can't make it on the day, you're welcome to exchange your space for another date you can attend in future, just get in touch to swap over.

We're teaming up with Charlie from BS3 Moth club to combine this foraging and Bristol moths learning session.

We'll find out which wild plants are essential for moths and their caterpillar eggs. Let's learn how we can encourage more insects to lay their eggs and thrive in our parks, gardens, balconies and potted plant pots!

Open to all, as always, whatever your experience of foraging so far, this is a collective space for people who want to meet for walking together, making new friends, sharing thoughts and learning new things.

What to expect:
6pm - meet at Manor Woods entrance, Vale Lane, BS3 5SA (free parking in surrounding residential roads). We will take a stroll round Manor Woods to see the bursting flowers, leaves on trees and learn about bugs and birdlife. We'll have lots of opportunity to chat, ask questions, share knowledge, recipes and experiences.

What to bring:
- everything you'd need for a comfortable time outside like water, a notepad, comfy clothes and sturdy shoes
- tupperware if you'd like to take home any plants we find

Travel: the meeting point is Manor Woods entrance, Vale Lane, BS3 5SA. The number 24, 75, 76 and A1 Airport Flyer all stop nearby. We'll start and end at the above address.

Accessibility:
Manor Woods has a mix of grassy and concrete paths, with some steeper sections, not fully suitable for all wheelchair users due to the steep, natural terrain. Let us know if you need any additional needs and we can adjust our route accordingly.

Safety and community care: to keep everyone safe, please do not attend if you are actively infectious with a cold, cough or other illness. Bristol Foraging Group is a neurodivergent, trans-inclusive, LGBTQIA+ friendly space in nature, all are welcome.

Payment for these sessions goes towards ensuring they can continue at low cost, but if you aren't able to cover this, we have bursary spaces available for you, no questions asked! Let us know (email maria@healingweeds.co.uk) and say you'd like to join!

Refunds: Swaps preferred over refunds - if you can't make it on the day, you're welcome to exchange your space for another date you can attend in future, just get in touch to swap over.