On 22 November a foraging Walk at Horsenden farm is being led by Flavour Fred at 10:00 am until 12:30 pm. Visit Flavour Fred’s website here to book. Tickets are £45.
Flavour-led foraging
These foraging walks run for 2.5 hours are an introduction to foraging for flavour. They will teach on the rules and regulations, identification techniques, risks, responsible & respectful foraging. Topics surrounding soil health, folklore and the history associated with wild ingredients will also be covered. Throughout the walk seasonal ingredients will be identified and compare and contrast with their dangerous counterparts.
During the walk, Flavour Fred will be showing techniques of preservation. Also ways in which to create tasty wild ingredients to use at home. All walks have a selection of Flavour Fred’s tasty pickles, ferments and wild treats.
This is one of the many events put on at Horsenden Hill, Ealing. You can find out about other events from the Friends of Horsenden Hill calendar here, including Halloween, Christmas and Art Events. Horsenden has a working farm and a farm shop to sell off the local produce. Friends of Horsenden Hill routinely carry out volunteer work to restore the surrounding wood and grass lands. Find out more here: Horsenden Hill – Friends of Horsenden
Friends of Horsenden Hill
Friends of Horsenden Hill are a voluntary group that, with the support of Ealing Rangers, help to look after Horsenden Hill. Made up of three main areas, this is the largest single nature conservation site in the borough of Ealing. It is 100 hectares and comprises of meadows, wetland and woodland habitat.
The Friends engage in numerous activities that support biodiversity and conservation. Where possible traditional methods of land management is used. Techniques such as conservation grazing, hedge laying, woodland management and tree planting among other activities.
The group raise funds to make improvements to community spaces at Horsenden Hill. Areas such as the Sensory Garden and Cosy Corner where you can relax and take in the sights and sounds of nature. They also organise community events including the annual Apple Day and Christmas Fayre. Other activities include craft workshops, expert led foraging days and guided walks on Horsenden Hill.
If you would like to get involved and join this enthusiastic team of volunteers, email contact@friendsofhorsendenhill.org.uk to find out about their regular volunteering sessions.
To find out more information about Friends of Horsenden Hill, click here. Or, connect with them on Facebook.
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