Nature & Outdoors in Clwyd

Guided walks, foraging, and park events where someone inevitably asks about that tree. Fresh air and good company included.

Nature & Outdoors

Around £30.00

Late Winter Mushroom Foraging with David Winnard

Saturday 21st November 10am - 12pm Your ticket includes a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, plus tea or filter coffee on arrival. A fungal foray with a true expert. Join renowned naturalist and foraging expert David Winnard for a leisurely stroll through the grounds of Hawarden Estate to explore the world of mushrooms and other fungi. During this walk you will learn: How mushrooms and fungi work. Why they are important. How they fit into the ecosystem. How we go about identifying different species. We will look for a variety of species in different habitats and, where appropriate, discuss edible, poisonous and medicinal species. “During winter we see more medicinal types of fungi on the estate. From Hairy Curtain Crust to Turkeytail, Shaggy Parasol to Oakbug Milkcap, the world of mushrooms and other fungi await us to discover them in a beautiful setting.”

Sat 21 NovThe Walled Garden School

via The Walled Garden SchoolLocal gem

Nature & Outdoors

Wild Game Preparation & Outdoor Cookery

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] Get Hands On Experience of Skinning, Gutting, Plucking [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] You’ll get up close with fur, feather and fin as we cover deer, pigeon and fish. The day will be very much hands on and the course will culminate in you enjoying a freshly cooked game casserole which celebrates the wild animals of the day. On this course we will take you through the process of identifying if your game is fit for consumption, how to prepare each animal for cooking and use some of the cuts to create simple but hearty campfire meals. We will also discuss the history and uses of the various non meat parts of the animal and talk about the processes our ancestors would have employed to make as much use of the animal as possible. This one day course will give you a solid grounding in using wild game in your cooking, all against the backdrop of the mixed woodland at Park in the Past. Your special guest tutor for this course is bushcraft instructor Pete Morton of Red Oaks Bushcraft. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Discover the seasons for game; what can be hunted, when and by whom Learn the benefits of eating game for your health and for pest control Get confident in knowing whether your game is fit for consumption Ensure your game is stored and prepared hygienically outdoors Build knife skills with skinning and gutting Prepare a range of game...

Sat 21 Nov09:30Park in the Past

via Park in the Past

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Nature & Outdoors

Around £30.00

Late Winter Mushroom Foraging with David Winnard

Saturday 21st November 10am - 12pm Your ticket includes a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, plus tea or filter coffee on arrival. A fungal foray with a true expert. Join renowned naturalist and foraging expert David Winnard for a leisurely stroll through the grounds of Hawarden Estate to explore the world of mushrooms and other fungi. During this walk you will learn: How mushrooms and fungi work. Why they are important. How they fit into the ecosystem. How we go about identifying different species. We will look for a variety of species in different habitats and, where appropriate, discuss edible, poisonous and medicinal species. “During winter we see more medicinal types of fungi on the estate. From Hairy Curtain Crust to Turkeytail, Shaggy Parasol to Oakbug Milkcap, the world of mushrooms and other fungi await us to discover them in a beautiful setting.”

Sat 21 Nov10:00The Walled Garden School

via The Walled Garden SchoolLocal gem

Nature & Outdoors

Walking with Trees (Dec)

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] NATURE I.D. MADE SIMPLE – FOR EVERYONE Have you ever paused on a walk and wondered, “What tree is this?” Or spotted a curious flower, unusual leaf, or animal track and wished you had someone there to tell you more? Walking with Trees are free guided walks through beautiful woodland and parkland. Usually taking place on the second Tuesday of the month, we visit a different country park or venue around the Wrexham area to discover beautiful wild places. This month’s walk will be exploring Minera Quarry Nature Reserve, which is managed by North Wales Wildlife Trust. When you book your place we will send you full details of where we are meeting. Each month we’ll take our time exploring not just the trees, but all the wild wonders that catch our eye along the way. From wildflowers and edible plants to signs of wildlife and the changing seasons, we’ll follow our curiosity and see where nature leads us. Whether you’re brand new to the natural world or already have a budding interest, this is a relaxed, welcoming way to learn more and connect with the landscape around you. Led by James “The Tree Guy” Kendall, woodsman and outdoor educator, you’ll gain simple, practical skills for identifying what you see and deepen your appreciation of the hidden lives of plants, animals, and trees alike.

Tue 8 Dec10:00Woodland Classroom

via Woodland Classroom

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