Events

Wild About Food

Friday 6 October 2023 to Friday 22 March 2024
Various locations

Wild About Food

Led by Forage Ireland expert Dermot Hughes


Berry-licious

Cranny Falls, Carnlough
Friday 6 October 2023
4pm - 6pm

Forage the hedgerows for blackberries and taste some homemade blackberry jam.

Book by completing our online MS Form application.


Autumn Fruits

People’s Park, Ballymena
Friday 13 October 2023
4pm - 6pm

Take a stroll through People’s Park and learn about autumn fruits and berries.

Have a taste of home made chutney.

Book by completing our online MS Form application.


Fungi Foray

Carnfunnock Country Park, Larne
Saturday 21 October 2023
10am - 12noon

Enjoy a walk through Carnfunnock Country Park, forage for edible fungi and learn what delightful dishes you can make.

Book by completing our online MS Form application.


Autumn Trees

Galgorm Wood, Cullybackey
Friday 10 November 2023
2pm - 4pm

Enjoy a dander through Galgorm Wood and learn about late autumn trees and other edible forest plants.

Taste some homemade apple jelly. 

Book by completing our online MS Form application.


Winter Walk by the Lake

Lough Mourne, Carrickfergus
Friday 24 November 2023
2pm - 4pm

Admire the early signs of winter during a walk around the lake.

Learn how to identify trees and other plants. 

Warm up with some homemade soup.

Book by completing our online MS Form application.


First Signs of Spring

Blackhead Path, Whitehead
Friday 26 January 2024
2pm - 4pm

Take a walk along this beautiful coastal path and learn about edible plants, birds and nature.

Finish the walk with a tasty snack.

Book by completing our online MS Form application.


Spring has Sprung

Bashfordsland Wood & Oakfield
Glen, Carrickfergus
Friday 23 Feburary 2024
2pm - 4pm

Forage for wild garlic, nettles and other edible treats and finish with a taste of delicious seasonal soup.

Book by completing our online MS Form application.


Seaweed Creations

Brown’s Bay, Islandmagee
Friday 22 March 2024
2pm - 4pm

Take a walk along the shoreline and learn about seaweed and shellfish.

Learn how to make tasty coastal creations and finish with some homemade chowder. 

Book by completing our online MS Form application.