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SUMMARY:🌿 Home Ed Foraging Club – Monthly Wild Food Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Nature’s Pantry!\nJoin us for the first of our monthly Home Ed Foraging Sessions – a hands-on exploration of wild foods right on the outskirts of Carlisle. Whether you’re a seasoned forager or completely new to the idea\, all ages are warmly welcome! \nEach month we’ll focus on different wild foods depending on what’s in season\, and we may visit different locations to find the best specimens. This first session takes place at Rickerby Park. \nWhat to Expect\n🕐 Duration: 2 hours of foraging exploration\n📍 Location: Rickerby Park\, Carlisle\n👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who: Young people of all ages accompanied by an adult \nDuring our time together\, you’ll: \n\nLearn how to safely forage\nLearn to identify edible wild plants and fungi\nDiscover where to find them and how to harvest sustainably\nTaste wild-inspired treats\nTry wild drinks\, inspired by what is seasonally available\nGet ideas for incorporating wild flavours into your home cooking\n\nTaste & Try: I’ll prepare either a wild spiced hot chocolate\, infusion\, tea\, or wild soda\, plus a wild-inspired snack for everyone to sample. It’s a great way to experience the flavours of nature and spark ideas for your own kitchen adventures! \nPricing – Early bird (ends Wed 8th April 26)\n£10 for 1 child\, £7 per additional child – 4’s and under FREE \nImportant Safety Information\n⚠️ River Awareness: There is a river at Rickerby Park. Adults must supervise children at all times and keep a safe distance from the water’s edge. \n⚠️ Terrain: Paths are generally flat but can be gravelly or muddy depending on weather conditions. Please wear sturdy footwear suitable for outdoor walking. \n⚠️ Supervision Required: All young people and children must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult throughout the session. \nWhat’s Included\n✅ Wild snack and drink for all participants\n✅ Expert guidance on plant identification and sustainable harvesting\n✅ Ideas and inspiration for using wild foods at home\n✅ Optional follow-up project for curious explorers \nDietary Requirements: Please let us know of any dietary needs when booking so we can accommodate everyone safely. \nFor the Curious Explorers 🌱\nIf your child enjoys diving deeper into topics\, I can provide small take-home projects at the end of the session. These are designed to be worked on over the following month\, keeping the learning going between our monthly meetings! \nBooking Information\nBooking is essential to secure your spot. Spaces are limited to ensure a quality experience for all participants. \nGetting There\nMeet at Rickerby Park\n📍 View on Google Maps \nPlease arrive 10 minutes early so we can start promptly and make the most of our 2-hour session. \nWhy Join Our Foraging Club? \n\nConnect with nature – Develop a deeper relationship with the local landscape\nLearn practical skills – Gain confidence in identifying and using wild foods\nFamily-friendly – A shared activity that brings generations together\nSeasonal discovery – Each month offers something new to find and learn\nCommunity – Meet other families interested in home education and natural living\n\nWe look forward to exploring the wild pantry with you! \n 
URL:https://wildandweeds.co.uk/event/%f0%9f%8c%bf-home-ed-foraging-club-monthly-wild-food-adventure/
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Foraging Walk
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SUMMARY:UV Exploration: Discover Hidden Nature After Dark - Winter Special
DESCRIPTION:Join Bex for a winter adventure into nature’s hidden world. When darkness falls\, certain fungi\, plants\, lichens\, and creatures reveal secrets invisible to the naked eye—they glow under UV light. \n\nThis guided exploration combines practical plant and fungi knowledge with the excitement of discovery. You’ll search the woodland with UV torches\, learning why some species fluoresce and what this tells us about their biology. It’s part science\, part treasure hunt\, and entirely captivating for curious minds of all ages.\n \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nBiofluorescence & Bioluminescence\n\nWhat these phenomena are and how they differ\nWhy certain organisms have evolved these properties\nWhich local species are most likely to fluoresce\n\nSpecies Identification\n\nHow to identify UV-reactive fungi\, plants\, and lichens\nEcological roles of the species we encounter\nSeasonal patterns—why winter is ideal for UV exploration\n\nPractical Skills\n\nSafe UV torch usage in natural environments\nWhere and when to look for fluorescent species\nHow to continue exploring with your own torch at home\n\n\n \n\nWhat to Expect\nWe’ll begin with organic hot chocolate whilst Bex introduces UV exploration and what we’re hoping to find. Once darkness falls\, we’ll head into the woodland\, UV torches in hand\, to search for nature’s hidden fluorescence. \nThe woodland terrain includes muddy paths\, puddles\, and some ditches. In darkness\, navigation requires care—especially with younger children. We’ll provide hi-vis armbands and move at a steady\, manageable pace. \nBefore finishing\, we’ll gather to share discoveries and enjoy organic wild spice biscuits made including some foraged ingredients. \n\nRealistic Expectations: What we find depends on weather\, season\, and recent conditions. Some evenings reveal spectacular fluorescent fungi; others show us subtle plant reactions. Either way\, you’ll learn what to look for and how to explore UV nature independently. \n\n\n \n\nWhat’s Included\n\nGuided UV exploration with Bex\nHot chocolate to start\nWild spice biscuits (including foraged ingredients)\nDurable\, rechargeable UV torch for each child (yours to keep—built to last for years of exploration)\nIntroduction to biofluorescence science\nSpecies identification guidance\nHi-vis armbands for safety\n\n\n \n\nWho This Is For\nHome education families and anyone with curious children who love nature exploration. This event suits families comfortable walking woodland paths after dark and managing their own children’s safety throughout. \nAge Guidance: Children of all ages welcome. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. For younger children we strongly recommend one adult per child due to darkness and uneven terrain. Older children comfortable with woodland walking can share adult supervision—use your judgement based on your children’s abilities. \n\n \n\nPractical Details\nDuration: Approximately 2 hours \nLocation: North Cumbria woodland near Carlisle. Exact meeting point provided upon booking. \nParking: Free parking available (limited spaces—please park considerately) \nTerrain: Fairly flat woodland with muddy paths\, puddles\, and occasional ditches. Manageable in daylight; requires extra care after dark. \nWhat to Bring\n\nWellies or waterproof walking boots (paths will be muddy)\nWarm layers (we’ll be outside for 2+ hours in winter darkness)\nWaterproof jacket\nHead torch or regular torch (in addition to UV torch provided)\nSupervision energy for your children\n\nWeather Policy: Events run in all weather except when unsafe. Rain won’t stop us—dress accordingly. \nDogs: Please leave dogs at home. The nature of UV exploration (darkness\, excitement\, small groups) isn’t suitable for dogs. \nFacilities: No toilets at location or car park. Please plan accordingly. \n\n \n\nSafety Information\n\nUV Torch Safety: UV light can damage eyesight if directed at eyes. Please discuss this with your children before the event. For very young children\, parents should control the torch throughout. \nOptional: UV protective goggles are available for purchase online if you’d prefer extra precaution. \n\nChild Supervision: Parents/guardians are responsible for their own children’s safety throughout the event. Bex will guide the group and share knowledge\, but cannot monitor individual children in darkness across woodland terrain. \nWe provide hi-vis armbands to help you keep track of your group. Please consider the challenge of supervising multiple young children in darkness on uneven ground before booking. \n\nOur Commitment: Child safety is our highest priority. We choose safe routes\, move at appropriate pace\, and provide clear guidance. The limiting factor is always the adult-to-child supervision ratio you bring. \n\n\n \n\nYour Rechargeable UV Torch\nEvery child attending receives one durable\, rechargeable UV torch with metal body construction—built to last for years of exploration. Use it during the event and keep it afterwards to continue discovering UV-reactive nature at home. \nYou can explore your garden\, local woods\, or anywhere you’re curious. The torch is a proper tool for ongoing nature discovery. \n\n \n\nPricing & Booking\n\nChild Ticket (ages 5+): £16 per child (early bird) / £22 standard rate \n\nIncludes durable rechargeable UV torch to keep\nIncludes hot chocolate and wild spice biscuits (please inform us of any dietary requirements)\n\n\n\nAdults:Supervising adults attend free (no ticket required) \n\n\nUnder 5s:Free\, but please book a free ticket so we can plan for numbers (hot chocolate and biscuits provided) \n\n\nEarly Bird Pricing: Book early to secure the £16 rate. Price increases to £22 as event approaches. \n\n\n \n\nWhy Winter?\nMany biofluorescent species are most visible in winter when competing light is minimal and certain fungi are at their peak. The long darkness also gives us ample exploration time. \nThis is a seasonal event—we only run it when conditions are optimal for UV discoveries. \n\n \n\nQuestions?\nThis is a unique event\, different from our usual foraging walks. If you’re unsure whether it suits your family\, please get in touch and we’ll help you decide. \nPerfect for home education families looking for hands-on science learning combined with outdoor adventure. \n\n \n\n\nGot Questions About This Event?\nYou can reach me at our contact page
URL:https://wildandweeds.co.uk/event/uv-exploration-discover-hidden-nature-after-dark-winter-special/
CATEGORIES:Experimental/Unique,Family Friendly,Home Education,Special Events,winter,Woodland
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