Bristol Foraging Meetup Group

We're teaming up with Frankie from Wind & Easel to combine this foraging and tree drawing session.

We'll learn about folklore, medicine and properties of our local trees whilst we learn some ways of seeing and drawing big big trees.

Open to all, as always, no matter your experience of foraging so far. This is a collective space for people who want to meet for walking together, making new friends, sharing thoughts and learning new things.

What to expect:
11am - meet at Ashton Court Mansion cafe + car park, Kennel Lodge Rd, Bristol BS3 2JT. We will take a stroll round Ashton Court to see the bursting leaves and learn about ways to draw, see and notice nature. We'll have lots of opportunity to chat, ask questions, share knowledge, recipes and tips.
12.30pm/ 1pm - we'll stop to eat a shared lunch together, byo shared dish and I will bring paper plates and cutlery (bring your own if you prefer!)

What to bring:
- notepads! BYO drawing materials And everything you'd need for a comfortable time outside like water, comfy clothes and sturdy shoes
- tupperware if you'd like to take home any tree leaves we find
- byo picnic lunch to share - vegan and gluten free preferred but not obligatory!

Travel: the meeting point is Ashton Court Mansion cafe + car park, Kennel Lodge Rd, Bristol BS3 2JT. The number X6 and X9 go to the nearby Church Lodge, and it's a 12min walk from there. We'll start and end at Mansion, above address.

The car park is not free!

Accessibility:
Ashton Court has a mix of grassy and concrete paths, with some steeper sections, we can easily adapt the route as a fully wheelchair walk. Let us know if you need any additional needs and we can adjust our route accordingly.

Safety and community care: to keep everyone safe, please do not attend if you are actively infectious with a cold, cough or other illness. Bristol Foraging Group is a neurodivergent, trans-inclusive, LGBTQIA+ friendly space in nature, all are welcome.

Payment for these sessions goes towards ensuring they can continue at low cost, but if you aren't able to cover this, we have bursary spaces available for you, no questions asked! Let us know (email maria@healingweeds.co.uk) and say you'd like to join!

Refunds: Swaps preferred over refunds - if you can't make it on the day, you're welcome to exchange your space for another date you can attend in future, just get in touch to swap over.

We're teaming up with Charlie from BS3 Moth club to combine this foraging and Bristol moths learning session.

We'll find out which wild plants are essential for moths and their caterpillar eggs. Let's learn how we can encourage more insects to lay their eggs and thrive in our parks, gardens, balconies and potted plant pots!

Open to all, as always, whatever your experience of foraging so far, this is a collective space for people who want to meet for walking together, making new friends, sharing thoughts and learning new things.

What to expect:
6pm - meet at Manor Woods entrance, Vale Lane, BS3 5SA (free parking in surrounding residential roads). We will take a stroll round Manor Woods to see the bursting flowers, leaves on trees and learn about bugs and birdlife. We'll have lots of opportunity to chat, ask questions, share knowledge, recipes and experiences.

What to bring:
- everything you'd need for a comfortable time outside like water, a notepad, comfy clothes and sturdy shoes
- tupperware if you'd like to take home any plants we find

Travel: the meeting point is Manor Woods entrance, Vale Lane, BS3 5SA. The number 24, 75, 76 and A1 Airport Flyer all stop nearby. We'll start and end at the above address.

Accessibility:
Manor Woods has a mix of grassy and concrete paths, with some steeper sections, not fully suitable for all wheelchair users due to the steep, natural terrain. Let us know if you need any additional needs and we can adjust our route accordingly.

Safety and community care: to keep everyone safe, please do not attend if you are actively infectious with a cold, cough or other illness. Bristol Foraging Group is a neurodivergent, trans-inclusive, LGBTQIA+ friendly space in nature, all are welcome.

Payment for these sessions goes towards ensuring they can continue at low cost, but if you aren't able to cover this, we have bursary spaces available for you, no questions asked! Let us know (email maria@healingweeds.co.uk) and say you'd like to join!

Refunds: Swaps preferred over refunds - if you can't make it on the day, you're welcome to exchange your space for another date you can attend in future, just get in touch to swap over.

What to expect:
6pm - meet at Oldbury Court car park (there is free parking on Oldbury Court Rd, Bristol, BS16 2JH). We will take a stroll round the park to see the what other seeds, nuts and berries are starting to grow on trees and bushes. We'll have lots of opportunity to chat, ask questions, share knowledge, recipes and experiences.

What to bring:
- everything you'd need for a comfortable time outside like water, a notepad, comfy clothes and sturdy shoes
- tupperware or a jar if you'd like to take home any nettle seeds or other plants we find

Travel: the meeting point is Oldbury Court car park at the end of Oldbury Court Rd, Bristol, BS16 2JH. The number 46, 47, 48x, 49x all stop nearby + a 14min walk down Oldbury Court Rd. We'll start and end at Oldbury Court car park.

Accessibility: Oldbury Court has a mix of grassy and concrete paths, we can keep to the footpaths as much as possible, adapting our walk for any wheelchairs and walking aids with no problem. Let us know if you'd like any additional adjustments, or want to get in touch ahead of the session [maria@healingweeds.co.uk]

Safety and community care: to keep everyone safe, please do not attend if you are actively infectious with a cold, cough or other illness. Bristol Foraging Group is a neurodivergent, trans-inclusive, LGBTQIA+ friendly space in nature, all are welcome.

Payment for these sessions goes towards ensuring they can continue at low cost, but if you aren't able to cover this, we have bursary spaces available for you, no questions asked! Let us know [email maria@healingweeds.co.uk] and say you'd like to join!

Refunds: Swaps preferred over refunds - if you can't make it on the day, you're welcome to exchange your space for another date you can attend in future, just get in touch to swap over.

So excited to announce that Marcus Fagon is joining our Sunday sessions to share folktales between the trees as we learn about plants and their stories.

"Marcus creates beautiful spaces where African and European folklore come to life through oral storytelling. He is of dual heritage — Black: Afro-Caribbean and White: European. The intention is for every performance to be a dialogue, between ancient ancestral images, present lives, and Africa and Europe. The outcome is hopefully a magical and mystical exploration on what it means to be alive on planet earth today."

Open to all, as always, whatever your experience of foraging or storytelling so far, this is a collective space for people who want to meet for walking together, making new friends, sharing thoughts and learning new things.

What to expect:
2pm - meet at Conham River Car Park, Conham Hill, BS15 3AW. We'll be wandering through, stopping at plants and learning about their properties, whilst we hear different tales of reflection on inheritance, belonging, and legacy. We'll have lots of opportunity to chat, ask questions, share knowledge, recipes and experiences.

4pm - we will stop somewhere to share lunch, either on the grass or under the trees - weather dependent - so please bring something to sit on to make you feel comfortable for the picnic.
5pm - leave the park

What to bring:
- notepads, something to sit on and everything you'd need for a comfortable time outside like water, comfy clothes and sturdy shoes
- tupperware if you'd like to take home any plants we find
- BYO picnic lunch dish to share - vegan and gluten free preferred but not obligatory!

Travel: the meeting point is Conham River Car Park, Conham Hill, BS15 3AW. It is at the bottom of Conham Hill. The number 44, 45, 46 all stop nearby + a 14min walk down Conham Hill (steep). We'll start and end at Conham River Car Park.

Accessibility: Conham River has a mix of gravelly paths, we can keep to the footpaths as much as possible, but some areas are a little tricky for wheelchair users, please get in touch if you'd like to join but are unsure and I can share more info on how we can adapt our walk for you, no problem. Send me an email/ message on here [maria@healingweeds.co.uk]

Safety and community care: to keep everyone safe, please do not attend if you are actively infectious with a cold, cough or other illness. Bristol Foraging Group is a neurodivergent, trans-inclusive, LGBTQIA+ friendly space in nature, all are welcome.

Payment for these sessions goes towards ensuring they can continue at low cost, but if you aren't able to cover this, we have bursary spaces available for you, no questions asked! Let us know [email maria@healingweeds.co.uk] and say you'd like to join!

Refunds: Swaps preferred over refunds - if you can't make it on the day, you're welcome to exchange your space for another date you can attend in future, just get in touch to swap over.