Foraging and Herbal Medicine

Lifelong Learning

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Perfect for beginners, join local forager, Gemma Gee, for an introduction to foraging with a specific focus on herbal medicine

Essential Information

Course tutor: Gemma Gee

Course length: 1 session, Sunday 4 May, 10.00am-1.00 pm

Course structure: Field course

Meeting Point: South Nelson Rd, Cramlington, NE23 1WF https://what3words.com/poker.decreased.earpiece

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Course cost: £15 NHSN Members / £20 Non-Members

About this course

Come along to a Foraging and Herbal Medicine workshop and begin your own wild medicine journey! Explore the incredible abundance of wild herbs, as we walk the land behind Nelson Village, an extensive area of woodland, meadow and hedgerows in Cramlington.

This is an in depth workshop designed for complete beginners who are looking for an introduction to wild medicinal herbs. It will last for around 2 hours.

What to Expect

🌱We'll look at foraging basics, how to research and identify wild edibles, how to find find them and best practices for gathering.

🌱How to forage safely and within the law.

🌱You will learn how to correctly identify around 10-12 wild medicinal herbs.

🌱We'll look at the medicinal benefits of the wild herbs we come across and why it's important to know your own body.

🌱You'll learn about a few of the ways which herbs can be prepared and applied, as well as how to store herbs for long term storage.

🌱 How to use some of these herbs to treat common ailments like coughs, colds, aches and pains. - What to Bring - Please dress for the unpredictable British weather, and wear whatever footwear you feel comfortable in. At this time of year, please expect the paths to be muddy. Feel free to bring a notepad and pen if you want to take notes along the way.

Level/accessibility

The route will take us over level ground but there are no formal paths. There are no public toilet facilities nearby.

About the tutor

Hello, I’m Gemma, a foraging instructor based in Cramlington, Northumberland. The Cramlington Forager was born after I fell down the rabbit hole that is foraging for wild edibles. I began offering local foraging courses to challenge the idea that you need to live deep in the countryside to enjoy foraging. Once you start to look closer at the small pockets of green spaces hiding in plain sight, you’ll wonder why you never saw it all before!

I offer information about local green spaces and try to show them in a new light. I share information on foraging for wild foods, as well as help identify other wild plants, flowers and trees, home-crafted recipes made using seasonal ingredients, herbal remedies, and folklore.

Please read the terms and conditions for NHSN education courses before booking.

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