Wild foods
a living landscape
Wild foods: that's what Hunting and Gathering is all about. This is a journey into Britain's ancient way of life as we attempt to find the food available within the landscape. When we imagine how our ancestors lived, almost certainly it's their Hunter - Gatherer ways that stand out to us. Foraging and gathering plays an equitable role in human existence and has a significant positive impact on the landscape. By learning the ways of the forager we can become more in tune with the seasons and gain a deeper understanding of the natural world as well as our role within it.
seasonal and wild
Our courses take place throughout the year allowing us to tap into each seasonal glut, just as our ancestors would have. The first part of the journey takes us to woodlands that make up the upper Derwent, Derwent in Latin means ‘Valley thick with Oaks’ so you can well imagine the kinds of paths we'll be taking and what the woodlands have in store for us.
​If there is one place we can connect it is here in broadleaf woodlands that make up the banks of the river derwent in what is today the Dark Peak. While simply enjoying the woodland is a big part of any journey here's some of what you can expect from the seasonal forager course - learning the identification of over 2o wild species forms the basis of the course, well also teach the correct gathering techniques as well as cooking methods and wildlife observation thus combining local ecological knowledge with a fun and memorable experience.
