Cookery Masterclasses
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Saturday 9th October
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.
“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.”
Saturday 18th September
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.
“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.”
Saturday 19th September
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.
“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.”
Saturday 26th September
10am - 2pm
Lunch and unlimited tea and coffee included.
Fizz Up! Learn how to make Kombucha with The Plucky Pickle.
Together with Jules Goddard AKA The Plucky Pickle you will discover:
The magic of fermentation
How to make a wild fermented Kombucha.
New flavours during a tasting session of fermented foods and drinks.
You will leave this masterclass with two of your own fermented kombuchas.
Sunday 18th October
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.
“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.”
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.”
Saturday 10th April
10am - 12pm
Your ticket includes a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, plus tea or filter coffee on arrival.
Join local nature expert David Winnard on a guided foraging walk around Hawarden Estate.
This event is an ideal introduction to foraging, but will also be a great session for more experienced foragers, too. David will guide you into how to safely and sustainably forage for some of the commoner species of plants (and maybe some fungi) in the spring. We will be looking at a variety of species, learning about their habits, how to identify them as well as understanding which might be edible, medicinal or even poisonous.
At this time of year, the countryside comes alive with spring flowers and foliage. During the event you will get to grips with some common species like Nettle and Dandelion, but also a range of plants that you may never have used before. You will be able to try some plants (should you wish) - you can literally graze on some wonderful wild plants as we walk through the estate.
Take home some key facts and inspiration to take you forward into an abundant spring and summer.
Sunday 25th April
10am - 12pm
Your ticket includes a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, plus tea or filter coffee on arrival.
Join local nature expert David Winnard on a guided foraging walk around Hawarden Estate.
This event is an ideal introduction to foraging, but will also be a great session for more experienced foragers, too. David will guide you into how to safely and sustainably forage for some of the commoner species of plants (and maybe some fungi) in the spring. We will be looking at a variety of species, learning about their habits, how to identify them as well as understanding which might be edible, medicinal or even poisonous.
At this time of year, the countryside comes alive with spring flowers and foliage. During the event you will get to grips with some common species like Nettle and Dandelion, but also a range of plants that you may never have used before. You will be able to try some plants (should you wish) - you can literally graze on some wonderful wild plants as we walk through the estate.
Take home some key facts and inspiration to take you forward into an abundant spring and summer.
Saturday 20th 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.”