Coastal Foraging (Scotland) NEW
The coast…
With Gulls hovering in the sky, curlews and oystercatchers calling in the distance, and an ever-present salty breeze…the coast is a great place to be.
We will be offering a new course in 2025 on the SW coast of Scotland (in Dumfries & Galloway), an area where we have been running a number of our courses since 2006.
It’s a beautiful environment which offers many options for us. This 8 days course is fully focussed on the coast and shoreline, and we will be camping in a forest right next to it.
Most of our time will be spent exploring the coastline, foraging as we go for a wide variety of edibles ranging from specific plants, to shellfish and of course fish. Apart from foraging we will also be looking at animal tracks and signs on the mudflats at low tide.
Back at camp we will be gathering wood and arranging our fires for cooking, grilling, steaming and smoking our catch. The tide table will dictate our schedule for the day.
What does it take to participate?
You will need a good/extensive level of outdoor camping experience.
For the entire course you need to be able to be self sufficient: preparing your own meals in your own little camp. If you have little experience with cooking on a fire, be sure to bring a burner stove.
What equipment do I need?
After registration you will receive an extensive packing list. In addition to general camping equipment, you won’t need many special items.
Do I need prior knowledge?
Not in terms of the lessons, but you must be able to be completely self-sufficient this week in any type of weather. Don’t overestimate yourself.
What about physical fitness?
The coastal area is rough and can be challenging. Same goes for the weather. A good level of physical fitness is needed for sure.
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Right before this course, there is the option to participate in our Trapper course which takes place at the same location.
EXTRA info:
Duur: 8 full days
Prior knowledge: to participate in this course, you must be able to be self sufficient for the whole week in the forest (spending all nights under a tarp, make fire, cook your own food, dry clothes, solve problems).
We therefore expect a description of your experience when you register (you can mention this in the comment on the enlisting form).
Physical fitness: you must be physically fit for the entire course, in all kinds of weather.
Overnight stays: you will be sleeping out in a forest under your own tarp (tent if needed).
Location: SW of Scotland (Dumfries & Galloway National Park)
Included: all lessons, course materials, coffee/tea, overnight stays in own tent / under a tarp in the forest, some of the meals.
Not included: travel to and from a pick up point in Scotland, most of the food, camping gear
Fotogallerij
Prijs
€ 795,= (TAX, materials, overnight stays, included)
Aanbetaling:
€ 150,=
Data
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Aanbod samenvatting
- Identifying edible plants on the coast
- Different uses of plants (medicinal, otherwise)
- Identifying shellfish and crustaceans
- How to harvest edibles
- Making a simple foraging basket
- Make and use effective harpoons
- Trying out a wide variety of fishing techniques (rods, nets, night lines, etc)
- Hunting for crabs, shrimps and other small critters
- How to clean fish and what to do with the leftovers
- Skinning and tanning a fish skin
- How to make your own fish net (netting)
- Diverse methods to prepare fish and shellfish on open fire
- How to store and preserve your catch
- An introduction in the world of tracking
Instructeurs
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