Our native floral kingdom is abundant in edible and useful plants, many of which are very well known and often commonly seen as weeds. Their many uses were highly respected by our ancestors in times past, when wild plants were relied upon for food, medicine and textiles etc.

Travelling by canoe we will explore some of the more inaccessible and secret wild places to find local, seasonal plants and look at their various uses. We will identify and gather some edible & tasty varieties and learn different ways to prepare and cook them. The day will leave you with enough knowledge to sample and harvest a variety of plants in your own days out in the countryside.

Time: 10am-4pm

Location: This trip will take place on the River Dart, beginning and ending in Totnes.

Event Leaders:
Nick Burton-Taylor - an experienced canoeist and British Canoe Union coach.
Chris Salisbury - educator, storyteller and founder of WildWise.