Wild Harvest: An Introduction to Foraging

Welcome to the exciting world of foraging! If you’re curious about exploring the wild edibles that surround us, then you’ve come to the right place.

In this course, you’ll learn everything you need to know to get started with foraging, from identifying plants to starting to cook up delicious meals with your harvest.

We’ve made this course as interactive as possible, throughout you’ll be guided with:

• Hands-on foraging videos
• Exciting Forager Lef Presentations
• Written Detailed information
• Fun interactive quizzes
• Virtual Wild Food Cookbook

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Lets take a little sneak peek into what you can expect…

Section 1

We’ll dive into the basics of foraging, including the benefits of wild edibles and how to forage safely and sustainably. You’ll learn how to minimize your impact on the environment while discovering the abundance of delicious foods that nature has to offer.

Section 2

Is all about plant identification. You’ll learn how to identify a mix of the most commonly foraged plants & Fungi including their characteristics, seasonal availability, and culinary uses. You’ll also explore and discover how to safely handle and prepare wild plants.

Section 3

Finally, in Section 3, we’ll cover the ethical considerations of foraging. You’ll learn responsible foraging practices, such as harvesting only what you need, leaving enough for wildlife and future foragers, and avoiding endangered or rare species. You’ll also explore the cultural and historical significance of wild edibles and the role of foraging in sustainable food systems.

Throughout the course, you’ll have access to practical hands-on videos, forager-led presentations, workbooks, and assessments to help you practice what you’ve learned.

You’ll complete a range of identification quizzes, a culinary workbook with recipe assignments, and reflection prompts to encourage ethical foraging practices.

We’re excited to have you join us on this journey of discovery and exploration. By the end of this course, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to confidently forage for your own wild edibles and add new and exciting flavors to your meals. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get started!

An example of one of the 30 foraging videos

Extras

As well as being enrolled in this course you’ll also:

• Get a Foragers Hub Community Account where you can share with other foragers
• Foraging Community Forum -Join other learners on this course in group discussions
• First look at new and extra content
• Opportunity to trial new features and information for free