The hedgerows of Carswell Farm are rich in wild fruits in September- so come and harvest nature’s bounty and learn to cook and preserve wild

The humble Devon hedgerows are the backbone of biodiversity for farmland, providing food and habitat for a diverse range of wildlife. Selective foraging can yield some surprising nutritional and culinary delights for us too!

Go wild this Autumn with foragers Trudy and Freya. Join us at beautiful Carswell Farm for a forage in the hedges and edges which will be bursting with wild fruits and berries ready to be gathered, preserved and enjoyed.

A relaxed walk over the farm should be enough to fill our baskets and then back in the Field Kitchen you will have the chance to turn your harvest into delicious homemade treats including cordial, ketchup and crumble. Enjoy a freshly made farm/forage fusion lunch together and take home some of your own wild preserves to savour through the winter months.

Please wear suitable footwear for walking across fields and uneven ground.

Due to the terrain, there is very limited access for anyone with mobility impairments, we are also unable to accommodate dogs for this event.

Saturday 13th September

10.00am – 3.30 pm

£45 per adult

£10 per child

Suitable for school age children and above.

Words by Trudy Turrell

“I have been fascinated by wild foods for most of my life. Working in conservation in South Devon for 20 years gave me the privilege to explore the hidden valleys, coastline, estuaries and woodlands and experience nature daily at first hand. I love to use wild food in favourite recipes and explore ways of preserving it. Sharing knowledge and good food together is a fabulous way to spend time in nature. I have led foraging events for the National Trust, South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Deer Wood Trust, Ackerll’s Rewilding Project and for families and celebrations. I have led forages at Carswell Farm for Newton Ferrers Primary School for several years. Now, thanks to the owners, I have the chance to share the wild riches of over a thousand acres of carefully managed organic land and seashore with you. “

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