Clarke Gardens & Allerton Towers – Sat 21 March 2026
£30.00
Explore a variety of habitats both wild and planted, including: grassland, scrub, established woodland (including by running water – offering another habitat), and ornamentals, to give a realistic suburban foraging experience.
This route has been selected to expose the forager to a range of young and old tree specimens for identification, and in spring this foray goes through a fantastic Wild Garlic carpet in the beechwood.
Optional drink at Allerton Hall pub afterwards!
Parking: Free parking at Clarke Gardens, Springwood Ave, Liverpool L25 7UN
Meeting Place: Meet in the car park.
Date: 21 March 2026
Start time: 10am – Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time.
End time: 1pm
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What to Expect
We’ll start with a short lesson on the basics of foraging including safety, legality and ethics.
Then we’ll head out on a walk to see what wild edibles we can find! Depending on season and habitat, this will include foliage, flowers, fruits and fungi. We will also use any opportunity to impart extra nature knowledge, whether that’s bird spotting, ecology, history or toxicology - it’s not all about food!
You can expect friendly and informal tuition, and to be involved in the process! Foraging is a hands-on pursuit. At the end of our walk, we’ll review what’s in our forager’s basket, discuss cooking ideas, and share a drink of fantastic pine needle tea.
What to Bring
Prepare for a day spent outdoors. We suggest at least:
- Warm and waterproof clothing
- Sturdy Footwear
- A bottle of water. Snacks optional!
- Notebook and pen
- A group foraging basket will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own.
If you have mobility problems, please liaise with us before booking – we may be able to help select the best location for you or arrange a bespoke course.