Foraging Day with Wild Lunch

What did you get up to? I went on the Foraging Day with Wild Lunch experience. The group of 10 met at 10am by the park café before heading into the woodland with our guide, Aaron, to explore the country park. Throughout the morning, we foraged for mushrooms, searching for edible varieties while Aaron explained the characteristics, uses and interesting facts about each one we found. We then moved to a greener area of the park to forage for plants and edible leaves, which we would later incorporate into our lunch. After a short break, we regrouped at around 3pm in a private area, where we helped Aaron prepare lunch using a combination of ingredients, he had foraged beforehand and those we had collected during the day. This included elderflower syrup made into a refreshing cordial, wild garlic pesto served with pasta, and our own foraged finds, including cauliflower mushroom and edible leaves. What did you enjoy the most? My favorite part was exploring the woodland and searching for mushrooms. Once you get your eye in, you start spotting them everywhere, and the variety of shapes, sizes and species was amazing.