Wild Edibles Workshop

Learn about the most common species growing in your garden, along the green belts and in parks and reserves. Find out how they have been used for food, craft and natural remedies. Discover ways to safely harvest from the urban 'wild' and enrich your diet with vitamins and minerals. This is a family, wheelchair and pet-friendly stroll in the park, dress for the weather bring camera and notebook if you wish to retain the information.

Please note, this is not a harvesting outing, but a carefully designed workshop that would introduce you to up to 20 common edibles of the Sydney Basin, giving clear identification clues so to confidently recognise them in your own surroundings. We will also cover important aspects of ethics, legalities and safety.

As part of the workshop, each participant will receive a complimentary copy of the Wild Stories Foraging Guide, detailing 16 of the most common wild edibles of the Sydney Basin and follow-up information/resources after the event.

This is an excellent and enlightening experience: fun, informative, adventurous and out in nature.
Typical plants we will discover as part of this workshop are dandelion, sow thistle, wild fennel, mallow, cleavers and more.

WHERE:
Tempe Station Carpark
Richardson Crescent
Tempe, NSW 2044

WHEN:
Saturday, 7 December, 10 am to 12:30 pm

COST:
Adult $60
Friends in forage (two adults) $100
Pensioner/Concession/Student $40

CONTACT DETAILS: Diego info[at]diegobonetto.com

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE FINALISING YOUR BOOKING.

This is an all-weather event. We will only cancel the outing in case of heavy rain or dangerously gusty winds, via email and phone call 2 days before the date, offering a place on another tour. 

Refund Policy: Due to the nature of the event, we will not issue any refunds for unused tickets sold. Please make sure you are available to attend before you finalise your booking. 

Reschedule Policy: If you need to reschedule we can offer you a Gift Voucher up to four weeks (4) before the event. This voucher can be used against any workshop of the same value and is valid for three years. If less than four weeks’ notice is given you can pass on the ticket to someone else.

About your host:

Diego is an edible weed advocate renowned for his offering of urban foraging workshops. Building on the knowledge acquired while growing up on a farm in Italy, Diego introduces people to the ever-present food and medicine plants that surround us. He collaborates extensively with chefs, herbalists, environmentalists and cultural workers promoting a new understanding of what the environment has to offer. Diego is the author of the best-selling book Eat Weeds.

Check a media review of Diego's works here> and his Gardening Australia segment here>
 

Frequent Asked Questions

Are we going to be harvesting plants? No, we will only collect a few leaves and flowers here and there and with those, we will discuss ID features. The main aim of the workshop is to empower you with identification skills so that when you go back home you can recognise with confidence some useful plants in your own garden/surroundings.

Are we going to scramble in the wilderness? No, no bush bashing. We will walk on even ground and sometimes might walk up a grass field, that's it. Bring your walking shoes and you will be fine.

Is this suitable for elderly people or less mobile people? Yes, this workshop happens along a footpath and is easily accessible. As a general rule, we will not walk far, only about 1 kilometre, and it will take us 2+ hours to do it, so plenty of rest along the way.

Can we try the plants? Yes, I will offer samples of the plants we talk about for you to try. I believe taste memories are just as important as touch, smell and look.

Can I come with my dog? Yes, as long as is well behaved with the other guests.

Can I bring the weeds from my garden for you to identify? Yes please, I love to help to identify treasures growing in your yard!

What if it looks like it’s going to rain on the day? If there is a chance of rain we will go ahead, just bring an umbrella. Plants are so much happier when is raining and will be the chance for you to look at species when they are at their best. If heavy rain or strong winds are forecasted, I will cancel the workshop and either refund your ticket or move your booking to another date.

What if I change my mind or can no longer attend? Please make sure you can attend before finalising your booking. I understand that unexpected events happen, so in case you can no longer come, pass on your ticket to a friend. See this as when you buy a concert ticket. If you can no longer go, give a present to someone that would enjoy it.

Can I ask specific questions about the workshop? Absolutely. I love questions and if you have any burning one just let me know in advance or on the day and I will endeavour to provide you with answers or follow up with links that would help in your quest.

TESTIMONIALS

I acknowledge the original custodians of the land where this workshop will take place, the Cadigal-Wangal people of the Eora Nation, and pay my respect to elders past, present and future. May your wisdom thrive.