The Autumn Forager
18th October - Seeds, Nuts, Berries, Fruit leathers– at Great Dixter
25th October - Edible Fungi - Beckley
Time: 1.30 - 17.00 pm
Location: East Sussex near Rye
The course will enable you to tap into the wild abundance of the autumn Harvest. You will gain confidence in safely identifying, harvesting and using wild edible autumn plants. You will have the opportunity to spend time outside, immersing yourself in nature, tapping in and out of various disciplines whilst developing your understanding of the different habitats that plants grow in. We will encounter one of the most nutritious plants growing wild in the UK and learn how it can ward of flues and colds for the winter to come. The day will finish with a wild snack and a warm cup of tea harvested from the land.
Topics covered could include:
Edible Fungi, Acorn processing, Preservation methods, culinary uses of plants, using deep observation to better understand plant ecosystems and ourselves, habitat restoration and landscape stewardship.
The course is suitable for anyone with an interest in plants and the natural world whether you are a complete beginner, an outdoor practitioner wishing to build on previous skills and knowledge or are wanting to find out more about habitat restoration and conservation.
Michael Wachter, is an experienced outdoorsman and primitive skills practitioner whose teachings come from nature. His style is process rather than goal orientated. He has lectured to an international audience on the subjects of rewilding, habitat restoration and foraging.
Limited reduced cost bursary places are available. Please email
Please read our cancellation policy before booking
18th October - Seeds, Nuts, Berries, Fruit leathers– at Great Dixter
25th October - Edible Fungi - Beckley
Time: 1.30 - 17.00 pm
Location: East Sussex near Rye
The course will enable you to tap into the wild abundance of the autumn Harvest. You will gain confidence in safely identifying, harvesting and using wild edible autumn plants. You will have the opportunity to spend time outside, immersing yourself in nature, tapping in and out of various disciplines whilst developing your understanding of the different habitats that plants grow in. We will encounter one of the most nutritious plants growing wild in the UK and learn how it can ward of flues and colds for the winter to come. The day will finish with a wild snack and a warm cup of tea harvested from the land.
Topics covered could include:
Edible Fungi, Acorn processing, Preservation methods, culinary uses of plants, using deep observation to better understand plant ecosystems and ourselves, habitat restoration and landscape stewardship.
The course is suitable for anyone with an interest in plants and the natural world whether you are a complete beginner, an outdoor practitioner wishing to build on previous skills and knowledge or are wanting to find out more about habitat restoration and conservation.
Michael Wachter, is an experienced outdoorsman and primitive skills practitioner whose teachings come from nature. His style is process rather than goal orientated. He has lectured to an international audience on the subjects of rewilding, habitat restoration and foraging.
Limited reduced cost bursary places are available. Please email
Please read our cancellation policy before booking
18th October - Seeds, Nuts, Berries, Fruit leathers– at Great Dixter
25th October - Edible Fungi - Beckley
Time: 1.30 - 17.00 pm
Location: East Sussex near Rye
The course will enable you to tap into the wild abundance of the autumn Harvest. You will gain confidence in safely identifying, harvesting and using wild edible autumn plants. You will have the opportunity to spend time outside, immersing yourself in nature, tapping in and out of various disciplines whilst developing your understanding of the different habitats that plants grow in. We will encounter one of the most nutritious plants growing wild in the UK and learn how it can ward of flues and colds for the winter to come. The day will finish with a wild snack and a warm cup of tea harvested from the land.
Topics covered could include:
Edible Fungi, Acorn processing, Preservation methods, culinary uses of plants, using deep observation to better understand plant ecosystems and ourselves, habitat restoration and landscape stewardship.
The course is suitable for anyone with an interest in plants and the natural world whether you are a complete beginner, an outdoor practitioner wishing to build on previous skills and knowledge or are wanting to find out more about habitat restoration and conservation.
Michael Wachter, is an experienced outdoorsman and primitive skills practitioner whose teachings come from nature. His style is process rather than goal orientated. He has lectured to an international audience on the subjects of rewilding, habitat restoration and foraging.
Limited reduced cost bursary places are available. Please email
Please read our cancellation policy before booking