Fungi Foraging - Medicinal and Edible Mushroom Foraging in a Sussex Forest
5 dates
Oct 7 | |
Cowdray Forest, West Sussex | |
https://dandelion.events/e/g0b9p |
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Activity | Ecology & Nature Connection |
Local group | London |
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12+ people
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Enquiries to | carly@psychedelicsociety.org.uk |
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Want to explore the wonderful world of fungi?
Together we will venture into the magic of medicinal and edible mushrooms, at a unique location in the heart of the Sussex countryside.
The Female Forager (Alex) will guide you to safely identify mushroom species and explore their medicinal qualities in this unique foraging event that goes beyond on the traditional foraging experience.
Alex delights in sharing her passion for the magical fungi kingdom and is an empowering teacher to those who want to experience a deeper connection with nature's edible and medicinal larder.

Location
Cowdray Forest, West Sussex is home to an abundance of varied wildlife. Just a one and a half hour drive from London, or a 305 min train from London + a 30 min walk to the meeting point, you will enjoy beautiful woodland and an abundance of fungi spotting on this morning walk.
Exact meeting location will be shared upon ticket purchase.
"What an amazing morning spent learning about edible and medicinal fungi. Truly magical!! During our woodland walk the group was introduced to around 20 different varieties, all of which were expertly described by Alexandra. We look forward to further courses. Highly recommended."
"Alexandra is an incredible woman with tonnes of knowledge around harnessing the power of mushroom medicine. Highly recommended"
MEET THE FEMALE FORAGER
Alexandra Lea

Alexandra Lea, a biologist, forager and wild food teacher, heralds from the rolling hills of the South Downs in Sussex. With her brand, The Female Forager, she's worked with the likes of outdoor dining pioneers, Nomadic, and provides workshops in mushroom identification throughout the South East of England. Alexandra's personal work focuses on finding the deeper connection and trust in the forest, training the eyes and ID skills of workshop participants, to safely discover gourmet and medicinal mushrooms for themselves. Alexandra's passion for mushroom foraging draws from her intuitive, connection with the forest and is an empowering teacher to those who want to experience a deeper connection with nature's edible and medicinal larder.
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