Foraging and Herbal Medicine

Course tutor: Gemma Gee

Course length: 1 session, Thursday 30 April, 10.00 am- 12.00 pm

Course structure: Field course

Meeting Point: Nelson Village, S Nelson Rd, Cramlington NE23 1WF, UK What3Words: https://what3words.com/tangling.subject.dweller

Notes on Accessibility: The route is over grass and through woodland. It is all level, but for most of the route, there is no formal path. The location is about a 15-minute walk from Cramlington train station, and there is on-street parking available at the meeting point.

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Course cost: £15 NHSN Members / £20 Non-Members

Come along to a Foraging and Herbal Medicine workshop and begin your own wild medicine journey! Explore the incredible abundance of wild herbs as we walk the land behind Nelson Village, an extensive area of woodland, meadow and hedgerows in Cramlington. This course is designed for complete beginners who are looking for an introduction to wild medicinal herbs, their benefits and how to use them.

What to Expect

🌱We'll look at foraging basics, how to research and identify wild edibles, how to find them and best practices for gathering.

🌱How to forage safely and within the law.

🌱You will learn how to correctly identify around 10-12 wild medicinal herbs.

🌱We'll look at the medicinal benefits of the wild herbs we come across and why it's important to know your own body.

🌱You'll learn about a few of the ways in which herbs can be prepared and applied, as well as how to store herbs for long-term storage.

🌱 How to use some of these herbs to treat common ailments like coughs, colds, aches and pains. -

What to Bring

Please dress for the unpredictable British weather, and wear whatever footwear you feel comfortable in. At this time of year, please expect the paths to be muddy. Feel free to bring a notepad and pen if you want to take notes along the way.

Hello, I’m Gemma, a foraging instructor based in Cramlington, Northumberland. The Cramlington Forager was born after I fell down the rabbit hole that is foraging for wild edibles. I began offering local foraging courses to challenge the idea that you need to live deep in the countryside to enjoy foraging. Once you start to look closer at the small pockets of green spaces hiding in plain sight, you’ll wonder why you never saw it all before!

I offer information about local green spaces and try to show them in a new light. I share information on foraging for wild foods, as well as help identify other wild plants, flowers and trees, home-crafted recipes made using seasonal ingredients, herbal remedies, and folklore.

Please read the terms and conditions for NHSN education courses before booking.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Nelson Village, Nelson Village, Cramlington, United Kingdom

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