
What we’re about
Hosted by Maria Fernandez Garcia from Healing Weeds. We meet in parks and open spaces for scenic walks across Bristol, the aim of this group is to create a community of Bristol foragers and to share knowledge on the traditional uses of local herbal medicine and native edible plants!
All levels welcome!
If you want to continue learning and focus your interests even more, join a foraging walk or workshop in Bristol at www.healingweeds.co.uk
Upcoming events (1)
See all- [summer berries] Badock’s Wood, BS10 5HWBadock's Wood, Bristol£6.00
Join us on a summers eve around Badock’s Wood to find wild cherries and other flowers, leaves and berries appearing.
This is a chance to connect with other like-minded nature lovers and find new ways to learn about trees and wild plants.
Open to everyone, no matter your experience of foraging of wild food, let's meet, connect and explore midsummer together.
What to bring:
- a tupperware for wild cherries (let me know if you can't get one, I can bring spare)
- a notepad if you like to draw or take notesMeeting point: the north entrance to Badock's Wood, Doncaster Road, Southmead, BS10 5HW, opposite Brunel Care. Here is the google maps link. This is a wheelchair accessible entrance
Accessibility: we will be on tarmac paths with mostly even ground, we may move onto grass a bit but all plants will be passed around so everyone can see! Please get in touch if you are unsure and we can adjust our route if need be no problem.
If you aren't able to cover the cost, let us know , we have bursary spaces available for you, no questions asked!
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, all are welcome.
Travel: bus numbers 1, 2, 2a and 76 take you to this entrance. There is free parking in the small residential roads and some park gate/ railings to lock up bikes. If you can offer car pools from various points in town, feel free to share in the comments!
Refunds: ** Swaps preferred over refunds - as PayPal take fees, the full amount doesn't get refunded.
If you can't make it on the day, you're welcome to exchange your space for any another date you can attend at any point in future, just get in touch to arrange.