Foraging & Wild Plant Walk: Vallis Vale
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Hosted by seasoned forager Samantha, you will spend this walk getting to know some of the local plants and learning about their herbal and culinary properties, history, folklore and how to identify them safely.
You will also learn about toxic look-a-likes and how to wild-harvest plants sustainably. There will be opportunities to get to know the plants in a tactile way, touching, smelling and sometimes tasting them! All walks are deeply rooted in a love for the Earth and reciprocity, and your host will discuss how we can lessen our impact and protect biodiversity.
Important information:
- The walks are designed for beginners but all are welcome!
- The walk is mostly flat and passes alongside a river. Children are welcome and under 5's go free (however, the walk may not be pushchair friendly)
- The exact meeting location will be sent to you a few days before the event
Minimum fitness level required.
| Adult (Adult ticket) | £30 |
| Child (5-18 (Under 5's are free)) | £15 |
| Concession (low income ticket - please use this option if you need to) | £20 |
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What people are saying
Apr 2024
Samantha was very knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. It was a lovely relaxed walk and fasci...
1 Review
Apr 2024
Samantha was very knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. It was a lovely relaxed walk and fascinating learning about the edible plants in that area, as well as trying some of them during the walk. It was really interesting and a beautiful walk along the valley near Frome. I would highly recommend this experience with Samantha to anyone.
How to get there
Facilities
- Family friendly
- Experience takes place outdoors
- Parking
On the day
- Walks will go ahead in all but the wildest of weathers, so please come prepared.
- The ground is often muddy and uneven so please wear sturdy boots, wellies, or shoes you don't mind getting covered in mud!
- Dogs may join us but please keep them on leads at all times and be mindful of the other participants.
- Please bring water, snacks if you need them, appropriate clothing (waterproofs, suncream, hat etc) and feel free to bring a camera and notebook if you'd like to make notes.
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You'll be hosted by
Gifts of the Land
Gifts of the Land is all about connecting more deeply with nature and the land which nourishes and provides for us. Founder Samantha runs herbal workshops, plant identification walks and forage and ferment events locally, primarily around Bath but also occasionally near Bristol and Frome.
Gifts of the land hopes to help people build their confidence in working with plants, helping to combat 'plant blindness' and enable people to remember their place as an interconnected part of nature. Sustainability and reciprocity are at the heart of Samantha's work, and she hopes that by attending her events people will reconnect with the ancient wisdom of how to live in harmony with the natural world.
Gifts of the Land
Gifts of the Land is all about connecting more deeply with nature and the land which nourishes and provides for us. Founder Samantha runs herbal workshops, plant identification walks and forage and ferment events locally, primarily around Bath but also occasionally near Bristol and Frome.
Gifts of the land hopes to help people build their confidence in working with plants, helping to combat 'plant blindness' and enable people to remember their place as an interconnected part of nature. Sustainability and reciprocity are at the heart of Samantha's work, and she hopes that by attending her events people will reconnect with the ancient wisdom of how to live in harmony with the natural world.
Any questions?
Ask your question directly to Gifts of the Land.