Exploring wild plants, fungi, and shoreline food. Step away from daily stress and reconnect with nature through ethical gathering, shared meals, and deep seasonal knowledge.
The Guided Experience
Foray offers guided foraging experiences throughout the year, rooted in woodland and coastal landscapes. Our courses cover wild plants, edible and medicinal fungi, shoreline foraging, and traditional methods of preparation and preservation.
Each experience is shaped by season, place, and what the land is offering — no two are ever the same.
Courses & Retreats
We run:
- Seasonal foraging walks and workshops
- Woodland and coastal retreats
- Cooking, drying, and preservation sessions
- Talks on fungi, folklore, and traditional uses
All courses are small-group, practical, and suitable for beginners and those looking to deepen existing knowledge.
Our Ethos
Foray is grounded in ethical, sustainable foraging and a deep respect for ecosystems. We prioritise learning before harvesting, minimal impact, and long-term relationship with land and sea.
Just as important is wellbeing. Foraging is a way to slow down, pay attention, and rediscover calm through time spent outdoors.
Book a Foray
Courses and retreats are released seasonally and booked via Eventbrite.
Details on location, accessibility, and seasonal focus are provided with each listing.
Event Title (example)
Spring Foraging Walk – Wild Greens, Shoots & Early Fungi
Event Description
Join Foray for a seasonal foraging walk focused on spring wild plants, early fungi, and the return of edible greens.
This guided walk will explore woodland and edge habitats, introducing participants to common edible species such as hogweed shoots, fat hen, wild mustards, and early fungi where present. We’ll also discuss plant identification, safe harvesting, ethical foraging principles, and traditional uses.
The emphasis is on learning, observation, and connection — moving slowly through the landscape and understanding what the season provides.
What You’ll Learn
- Identification of seasonal wild plants and fungi
- How to forage safely and sustainably
- Basic preparation and culinary uses
- Habitat awareness and ecology
- Folklore and traditional knowledge
What’s Included
- Guided foraging walk
- Expert tuition and identification guidance
- Time for questions and discussion
(Some events may include cooking or tasting — see individual listings.)
Who It’s For
Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. No prior knowledge required.
Practical Information
- Location: Woodland / coastal location (details sent after booking)
- Duration: X hours
- What to bring: Weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, notebook
Important Notes
Foray follows ethical foraging principles and all relevant guidelines. Identification is taught carefully, and no one is encouraged to consume anything unless confident and informed.