The country roads of southeastern Australia are lined with feral plums in summer. Go for a drive and get yourself some wild food, make jam and rejoice in the abundance of nature.

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A full-time adventurer comes to a forage with me: read about what we talked about

The incredible Tamar Valkenier came to my foraging workshop. She’s a best selling author and a professional adventurer. Read what she has to say here>

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How to harvest and eat Neptune's necklace - Sea olives for summer snacks

Neptune’s pearls or Neptune’s necklace is a common brown seaweed found in rockpools and rock platforms in many Australian states. Learn how to ID and use this yummy seaweed.

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Mushroom foraging and how roaming the forest with purpose brings out something ancient in your soul.

Mushroom foraging is a beautiful skill that invites you to wander through an ecosystem with purpose. It has unexpected benefits for your soul. Read this heartfelt recount by Tessa after attending one of our Masterclasses.

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Wild food foraging - Ep 3

Make sure you know what you're looking at before you eat it. If in doubt, do not eat it.
The way to check on key identification features is through visual clues, but also by using your other senses like smell and touch.
A great way to remember this is through stories, so learn the stories related to the plants, 'cause that will remind you of the features.

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Mushrooms in pine forests: the good, the bad and the glowing

Mushrooms foraging in the pine forest can be great fun, if you know what you're doing.

Here's a short overview of some of the edible and not so edible mushrooms you can find when the season is on. Some are great food, some makes for great pictures, other makes for striking visuals.

If you'd like to learn more jump on board one of our bus tours this season, details and bookings here>