Health & Wellness
Plants and Potions (Foraging Walk)
Join Scottish botanist's Dorothy's foraging walk in Limekilns learning how to identify trees in winter, edible winter greens and make a herbal potion to take home
Foraging Walk (Plants and Potions)
Join Dorothy for a magical midwinter session delving into the fascinating world of our local trees, learning how to identify trees by their unique bark, buds and winter silhouettes. You will discover their surprising uses from traditional medicine and crafts to their place in Scottish folklore. It is a great opportunity to connect with nature and learn more about the trees and wild herbs growing in the beautiful coastal village of Limekilns. Weather permitting, you will also explore the resilient winter greens that thrive in the coldest months of the year, uncovering their hidden properties and surprising flavours. Indeed many of the most useful plants are not rare and exotic but growing on your own doorstep. You will have the opportunity to taste some wild food herbal infusions and snacks and will culminate your foraging experience by crafting a potion to take home.
What to expect:
A relaxing and informative walk
Tree identification and folklore
Winter herb foraging tips
Wild food tasting and
Potion making
Important Notes: Dress warmly and wear suitable footwear for slightly uneven, potentially muddy ground and please bring a clean jamjar for your potion. All levels of experience welcome.
Foraging queries to foragingfaerie@gmail.com
Date: Sat Jan 31, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM GMT start and finishing around 12:30pm. We will finish earlier if the weather is really inclement.
Location: Limekilns Primary School Community Garden
No prior experience is necessary, just bring your curiosity and a sense of adventure. Hope to see you there.
