parsnipbun
Wise Old Thumper
I have been thinking for a while of having some kind of forage identification hands on event based at my house (and surrounding landscape) and people I mentioned it to at the Frances Harcourt Brown day were enthusiastic . .
so here is the idea:
One Day of Practical Hands On Forage Identification
Arrive c10.30 for coffee, home made biscuits etc
11- 11.45 Introductory talk on forage identification
11.45ish - 1pm 1st outing to a forage area
1-2 buffet lunch - based around home made bread, our own free range eggs, home made pizza slices etc, cheeses, etc and home made apple crumble (from own apples) or some such . . . (vegan alternatives where necessary).
Also time to visit the bunnies here and chat about housing etc
2-3 - Independent forage collection - with participants being sent out to try and collect various forage types on a handout - and also identify and collect some non-forage types and some they don't recognise
3-4 Round table chat and identification of what has been collected.
4-4.30 tea and more chat
4.30ish end of day
Added points:
Cost c£35 incl lunch etc is that fair?
Numbers: LIMITED - to 12 because want to have enough time and space for everyone - and parking is limited here. - so would probably run it twice if there was demand!! (hopefully!)
Location: PE7 3SD small village (VERY small) about 10km southwest of the centre of Peterborough just off A1. Nearest railway station Peterborough but no buses from there - so would need to arrange a lift and I think we would be too busy preparing the day to collect people - may think about this.
Disabled access: would be tricky with the bridlepaths - they are very very rutted and steep - but some verges might be possible in the afternoon. We have a downstairs loo and no steps at ground level.
Weather - well I cant guarantee good weather so would just have to carry on regardless!!!
Dates:
UPDATE Dates confirmed as now being May 17th and May 31st BOTH SUNDAYS
I will also get Parsley Piert Parcels to put it on Facebook and get comments there.
Can people share or nudge other people not on RU please?
BOOKING NOW OPEN via twigsway@me.com Please email direct
so here is the idea:
One Day of Practical Hands On Forage Identification
Arrive c10.30 for coffee, home made biscuits etc
11- 11.45 Introductory talk on forage identification
11.45ish - 1pm 1st outing to a forage area
1-2 buffet lunch - based around home made bread, our own free range eggs, home made pizza slices etc, cheeses, etc and home made apple crumble (from own apples) or some such . . . (vegan alternatives where necessary).
Also time to visit the bunnies here and chat about housing etc
2-3 - Independent forage collection - with participants being sent out to try and collect various forage types on a handout - and also identify and collect some non-forage types and some they don't recognise
3-4 Round table chat and identification of what has been collected.
4-4.30 tea and more chat
4.30ish end of day
Added points:
Cost c£35 incl lunch etc is that fair?
Numbers: LIMITED - to 12 because want to have enough time and space for everyone - and parking is limited here. - so would probably run it twice if there was demand!! (hopefully!)
Location: PE7 3SD small village (VERY small) about 10km southwest of the centre of Peterborough just off A1. Nearest railway station Peterborough but no buses from there - so would need to arrange a lift and I think we would be too busy preparing the day to collect people - may think about this.
Disabled access: would be tricky with the bridlepaths - they are very very rutted and steep - but some verges might be possible in the afternoon. We have a downstairs loo and no steps at ground level.
Weather - well I cant guarantee good weather so would just have to carry on regardless!!!
Dates:
UPDATE Dates confirmed as now being May 17th and May 31st BOTH SUNDAYS
I will also get Parsley Piert Parcels to put it on Facebook and get comments there.
Can people share or nudge other people not on RU please?
BOOKING NOW OPEN via twigsway@me.com Please email direct
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