WHAT I OFFER…
I offer walks and workshops on foraging, incorporating folk herbalism and folklore. Each walk/workshop emphasises practical knowledge and a respectful relationship with the land, infused with heritage and the imagination of folklore. These can take place in different natural settings around Sheffield and the Peak District.
You can also follow me on Eventbrite to see some of my latest events.
⟡Seasonal foraging walks and workshops⟡
Book Emily for an autumnal foray, witnessing the beautiful golds and bronzes as we descend into the dark half of the year and find edible treasures amongst the fallen leaves.
Book Emily for a quiet winter exploration, uncovering the surprising hidden gifts that lie in the cold dormant months. Though the land appears still, there are hardy greens, aromatic evergreens and overlooked edibles waiting to be found. Embrace the crisp air, muted colours, and peaceful beauty of the winter landscape.
Book Emily for a sun-soaked forage through lush meadows and woodland edges at the height of abundance. From fragrant herbs to ripe berries and seasonal wild delicacies, summer is a time of vibrant flavours. Wander the warm pathways and gather edible plants beneath the bright canopy.
Book Emily for a gentle springtime wander as the woods awaken from their winter slumber. Discover tender new shoots, vibrant wild greens, and the first edible blossoms of the year. Learn to identify nature’s early offerings while enjoying the fresh scents and vivid colours that signal the turning of the season.
My foraging walks offer an introduction to the edible and medicinal plants, trees and fungi of each season. Participants are guided through local landscapes while learning to identify species, understand their traditional (general, culinary and medicinal) uses, the folklore surrounding them and how to harvest responsibly. Each walk emphasises practical knowledge and a respectful relationship with the land.
The groups are usually up to 10 people per walk (not including myself) and aim to be 1.5-2 hours long, including some potential tasting activities at the end!
Previous Events
Foraging Walk at Archer Lane Allotments Open Day on Saturday 11th July 2026, 10:30am - 12:00pm
The open day runs from 10:00am–1:00pm, while this workshop runs from 10:30am until 12:00pm at the latest, to allow time for a relaxed finish, including tasting and informal discussion.
Together we’ll explore the edible and useful plants growing throughout the site, learning how to identify them and discussing their potential modern uses, including current research into nutrition and herbal applications. We’ll also uncover their traditional uses, folklore and cultural history.
This relaxed walk offers a chance to see nature in a new light, revealing the folk stories, practical knowledge and historical connections that surround these often overlooked plants. Whether you’re interested in foraging, history, herbalism or simply becoming more connected to the natural world, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation of the plants growing around you.
Places are limited to 12 and its first come, first served at the subsidised price of £6 each thanks to funding from @coop_foundation - To book your place, email archerlaneallotments1@gmail.com
Foraging Folklore Walk with No Plant Left Behind on Saturday 6th June 2026, book onto 11:30 / 2:15 slot
Grindleford, Hope Valley S32, UK
No Plant Left Behind are a not-for-profit Community Interest Company on a mission to create a movement of designing landscapes that tell a stories about how people and nature shape each other.
Join us for a folklore filled walk identifying edible and medicinal plants, as well as learning about the traditional culinary uses and folk remedies of the plants surrounding us in the peaks in early summer. Spaces limited!
Click below to book or find out more and to book. Look forward to seeing you there!
