Huddersfield Foraging Course

James Hill foraging in Huddersfield

Huddersfield Foraging Course

£35.00

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Description

Introduction to Foraging Course – Huddersfield

This is my flagship course that runs in the Huddersfield area, focusing on giving you the knowledge and confidence to start and fast-track your foraging journey. Children under 12 come free. You can also book a foraging course in Sheffield, Northallerton or Manchester, and I offer Full-Day Courses in all locations too.

What to expect

We will take a two and a half-hour walk (covering one to two miles), stopping regularly to discuss (and where possible, eat!) the many edible goodies we find along the way, whether that be foliage, flowers, fruits, nuts or mushrooms! What we’ll find depends on the time of year. The route has some hilly areas involving up-and-down sections, but we’ll go at a steady pace.

The main focus will be foraging for wild food, but we will also touch upon medicinal or “bushcraft” uses if relevant to what we find.

The course will include:

  • A brief introduction to myself and foraging in general.
  • Finding and discussing around 20 species common across the UK that have food uses.
  • How to identify the species we come across.
  • Information about toxic species to avoid.
  • Foraging laws and principles to ensure you forage legally, safely and responsibly.
  • Trying a couple of pre-prepared wild food-based samples!
  • A follow-up email to participants with a summary of the species we found and other useful information such as my recommended books for further reading.

 

Making foraging fun and safe

Foraging is fun and fascinating, with so many benefits it’s unbelievable. It’s as safe as anything when approached with the right level of caution, awareness, and knowledge. It’s important to realise however that foraging can be dangerous IF you approach it with a lack of caution (recklessness), and/or a lack of awareness of the risks and without the respect nature deserves. During the course, I will show you how to approach foraging in a way whereby you don’t just minimise but eliminate all risks, so you are free to enjoy the many benefits that foraging brings into your life – and there are many!

Log in to nature

Humans have been foraging as a way to survive for hundreds of thousands of years. Before farming, this was how we survived – finding what nature provided in harmony with the seasons and the land. This period before farming forms over 95 per cent of our existence as a species, so to our brains and bodies, foraging is incredibly natural – this is one of the reasons it feels so good!

Foraging is one of the best ways to disconnect from our busy modern lives of emails, social media and technology, and reconnect with nature and our ancestral roots. During this course we will log off from the modern world and log in to nature!

Meeting point and parking

A few days before the course date you have booked is due to start, I will email with exact details of where we will meet in the Huddersfield area, along with any other useful information such as where to park, what to expect etc. If you book last minute such as the day before, then as long as you have booked before 6pm the day before then I will still email you the details. If you book after 6pm the day before or even on the day itself, then please message or ring me on 07712 213470 for the details.

Group bookings and discounts

If you’d like to arrange a private group booking for friends, family, club/community group, or business, then feel free to contact me on 07712 213470 or email me at [email protected]. Discounts available depend on group size.

I run private courses anywhere in Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, and potentially other areas of the UK – please contact me to check if I can do your location if outside of Yorkshire and Greater Manchester.

FAQ

What if I want to buy this course as a gift?

Book using the Gift Voucher option, and I will email you the voucher to give to the recipient. The recipient can then use the voucher code to book the course date of their choice.

What’s the best time of year to go on a foraging course?

When I’m running the courses from March to November, there is no “best” time to come as they are all good, just for different reasons. Each month and season offers things that are unique to that month and season, so if you are interested in learning foraging in general, then any course in any month will be good.

That said, if you are particularly interested in things that can be used in salads and as vegetables, Spring and early Summer are best. If you are interested in learning about mushrooms specifically (and aren’t bothered about much else), then Autumn (September – November) is best.

Can I bring my dog?

Well-behaved dogs on leads are more than welcome.

Is the route suitable for pushchairs?

Some areas will be tricky for a pushchair. A baby carrier would be a better option.

What do I need to bring?

A few days before the course, I will email you a short list of what you need to bring. After the course, I will email you a summary of the species we found to help you remember what you have learned.

What if I change my mind or can’t make it?

If you change your mind after booking a course or can’t make it on the day, please let us know as soon as possible, and a full refund will be issued, or if you prefer, you can re-arrange to book on a different available date.

Additional information

Select Date

Gift Voucher, Saturday 15th March 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 16th March 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 17th March 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 19th March 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 21st March 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 22nd March 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 23rd March 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 24th March 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 26th March 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 28th March 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 29th March 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 30th March 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 31st March 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 2nd April 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 4th April 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 5th April 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 6th April 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 7th April 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 9th April 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 11th April 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 12th April 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 13th April 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 14th April 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 16th April 10am – 12:30pm, Good Friday 18th April 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 19th April 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 20th April 10am – 12:30pm, Easter Monday 21st April 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 23rd April 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 25th April 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 26th April 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 27th April 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 28th April 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 30th April 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 2nd May 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 3rd May 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 4th May 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 5th May 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 7th May 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 9th May 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 10th May 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 11th May 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 12th May 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 14th May 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 16th May 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 17th May 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 18th May 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 19th May 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 21st May 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 23rd May 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 24th May 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 25th May 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 26th May 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 28th May 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 30th May 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 31st May 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 1st June 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 2nd June 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 4th June 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 6th June 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 7th June 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 8th June 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 9th June 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 11th June 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 13th June 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 14th June 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 15th June 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 16th June 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 18th June 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 20th June 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 21st June 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 22nd June 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 23rd June 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 25th June 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 27th June 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 28th June 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 29th June 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 30th June 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 2nd July 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 4th July 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 5th July 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 6th July 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 7th July 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 9th July 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 11th July 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 12th July 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 13th July 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 14th July 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 16th July 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 18th July 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 19th July 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 20th July 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 21st July 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 23rd July 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 25th July 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 26th July 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 27th July 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 28th July 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 30th July 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 1st August 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 2nd August 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 3rd August 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 4th August 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 6th August 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 8th August 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 9th August 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 10th August 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 11th August 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 13th August 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 15th August 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 16th August 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 17th August 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 18th August 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 20th August 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 22nd August 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 23rd August 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 24th August 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 25th August 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 27th August 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 29th August 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 30th August 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 31st August 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 1st September 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 3rd September 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 5th September 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 6th September 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 7th September 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 8th September 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 10th September 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 12th September 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 13th September 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 14th September 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 15th September 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 17th September 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 19th September 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 20th September 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 21st September 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 22nd September 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 24th September 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 26th September 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 27th September 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 28th September 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 29th September 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 1st October 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 3rd October 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 4th October 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 5th October 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 6th October 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 8th October 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 10th October 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 11th October 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 12th October 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 13th October 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 15th October 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 17th October 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 18th October 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 19th October 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 20th October 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 22nd October 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 24th October 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 25th October 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 26th October 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 27th October 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 29th October 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 31st October 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 1st November 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 2nd November 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 3rd November 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesday 5th November 10am – 12:30pm, Friday 7th November 10am – 12:30pm, Saturday 8th November 10am – 12:30pm, Sunday 9th November 10am – 12:30pm, Monday 10th November 10am – 12:30pm

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