Printing plants with the sun; walk, cyanotype workshop + BYO picnic

Welcome to 2026 foraging sessions, to members new and old! You do not need any previous knowledge to join these sessions, everyone is welcome to join and learn from others.

What to expect, what to bring, travel and accessibility information is below.

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.