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Foraging with Wild Food UK - Milton Keynes
These courses will take place in Shenley Wood, a semi-natural ancient woodland mostly consists of Ash, Oak and Hazel. During the Autumn months we expect to find a range of edible mushrooms.
Located on the outskirts of Milton Keynes, these courses are within easy reach of Northampton, Luton, Buckingham and Watford to name a few.
Our Foraging Courses begin with a short introduction to Wild Food UK, what to expect from your day and a brief summary of the general countryside codes, including our Foraging Code.
Heading off at a leisurely pace around the grounds, your instructor will teach you how to safely identify the different species of edible and poisonous plants and mushrooms that you discover. This exploration will take about 2.5hrs, during which we’ll take a break for a homemade refreshment, such as our Wild Sorrel Soup or Elderflower Champagne!
After the walk we will end the day with a tasty wild food meal. This will include a selection of foraged homemade treats created by your instructor, and a dish made with what we have collected during the walk. All of our food is seasonal, so what you are served depends on what is growing at that time of year. In Spring we will be making use of the fresh wild greens and in Autumn, the array of tasty wild mushrooms that the area has to offer.
You will receive a comprehensive set of Wild Food UK ‘Course Notes’ a few days after your course. This email will contain links and articles relating to the plants and mushrooms we discovered or discussed during the day.
Located on the outskirts of Milton Keynes, these courses are within easy reach of Northampton, Luton, Buckingham and Watford to name a few.
Our Foraging Courses begin with a short introduction to Wild Food UK, what to expect from your day and a brief summary of the general countryside codes, including our Foraging Code.
Heading off at a leisurely pace around the grounds, your instructor will teach you how to safely identify the different species of edible and poisonous plants and mushrooms that you discover. This exploration will take about 2.5hrs, during which we’ll take a break for a homemade refreshment, such as our Wild Sorrel Soup or Elderflower Champagne!
After the walk we will end the day with a tasty wild food meal. This will include a selection of foraged homemade treats created by your instructor, and a dish made with what we have collected during the walk. All of our food is seasonal, so what you are served depends on what is growing at that time of year. In Spring we will be making use of the fresh wild greens and in Autumn, the array of tasty wild mushrooms that the area has to offer.
You will receive a comprehensive set of Wild Food UK ‘Course Notes’ a few days after your course. This email will contain links and articles relating to the plants and mushrooms we discovered or discussed during the day.
Sat 6 Sep, Sat 27 Sep, Sun 12 Oct
Shenley Wood
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire MK5 6AA
Extra Autumn date: 9th November 2025From 1200 to 1530
Adult - £65.00
Junior (12-16 years) - £32.50
Under 12s free (within reason)
Organised by
Wild Food UK
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