Foraging Hike with Edible Wild Plant Expert & Wilderness Cooking

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Spring is in full bloom: fresh green leaves, colorful flowers, and nature bursting with life. But how much do we really know about the plants around us? Join us for a spring hike in the Doubs Natural Regional Park and discover the edible and medicinal treasures hidden along the trail.

Guided by wild plant expert Nina Fischer, you’ll learn to identify, harvest, and cook wild plants, and enjoy a delicious meal made from what nature provides.

Event description

You will meet Nina at St-Ursanne train station at 09:45 for a brief introduction to the day and the basics of wild plant foraging. From there, you will set off on a walk through the Doubs Natural Regional Park, stopping along the way to identify and collect edible wild plants.

Once you’ve gathered enough ingredients, you’ll find a beautiful spot to light a campfire and prepare lunch together. Expect a simple, seasonal wild-plant meal, followed by a herbal tea made from the plants you’ve collected.

In the late afternoon, you will return to St-Ursanne, where everyone can catch their train home, well-fed and equipped with new knowledge about the wild plants growing all around you.

Technical information

Approx. 5km / 150m ascent / 150m descent
The focus of the day is to gather and learn about plants. The hike itself is very easy.

Access

If you are traveling from Lausanne by public transport, we recommend you the following:

• Lausanne 07:34 - 09:37 St-Ursanne (via Biel/Bienne and Delémont)
• St-Ursanne 16:50 - 18:56 Lausanne (via Delémont) - depending on the time the event finishes

If you are traveling by car, you can park at St-Ursanne train station.

Kit list

• Hiking or trail running shoes
• Small backpack with waterproof cover
• Fleece
• Down jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• Sun hat
• Warm hat
• Gloves
• Hiking trousers
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Pocket knife
• Spoon/fork
• Mug
• Plate
• 2x fabric bags to collect the plants
• Small chopping board to cut and prepare the plants
• Water

Pricing
The price for this event is CHF 100.

Included in price

• Day hike, foraging and cooking with Nina Fischer, edible wild plant expert
• Lunch based on plants foraged in the morning (and some additional ingredients)
• Post-event documentation with photos and names of the plants foraged during the day

Not included in price

• Transport to/from St-Ursanne

Insurance
It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).

Group size
Min. 4 / Max. 10 participants

Terms and conditions
By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.

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Your registration will only be valid if you sign up on our website. Here is the link to sign up.