Join for a seasonal Wild Food Forage in beautiful Offaly with Wild Food Mary followed by Organic 2 Course Lunch .

Linda & Roz are inviting you on a Wild Food Foraging Adventure on Sunday 23rd April in Cloneen, Clareen, Birr , Co Offaly.

Sunday 23rd April 2023:

10.00am: Meet at Cloneen, Clareen, Birr, County Offaly, Eire, R42 CK72
10.30am – 1pm: Introductory talk followed by wild food foraging walk with Mary Bulfin aka Wild Food Mary.

Meet Wild Food Mary – “The benefits of collecting and eating wild food are many. Foraged food is healthy, tastes fantastic, and is a joy to collect! If done correctly it is also ecologically sustainable and is an interactive and immersive experience. With a background in science, cookery, and natural medicine, foraging has been part of my life since I started accompanying my granny on woodland strolls as a child.

You will meet other wild food enthusiasts from different walks of life. In the morning we all gather at 10am, aiming to make a start at 10:20 after meeting each other over a cuppa. Then I will lead the group on a forage, first within the grounds and then extending into surrounding woodlands, hedgerows and anywhere else we can discover hidden treasures. Once you see just how much is to be found, be sure you will have the foraging bug and those primal instincts will kick in! You’ll then be surprised, if not astonished, at just how much food is growing all around you and your new found interest in foraging.

Foraged food is healthy, tastes fantastic, and is a joy to collect! If done correctly it is also ecologically sustainable and is an interactive and
immersive experience. When something grows in a natural environment – without being artificially fertilized, watered and weeded – it has to battle for its place in an ecosystem and thus usually produces more micronutrients than farmed produce. It is typically more potent, restorative and in some cases medicinal.

When I eat something that I picked and preserved months earlier, the memory of that day comes rushing back with the taste. Knowing that it is organic, healthy and natural warms my heart and fills me with vitality.”

1pm – 2.30pm Wild Food Mary will prepare a tasty lunch incorporating foraged foods and other natural and organic ingredients and dishes provided to compliment the season.

What to Bring
Notebook, phone & water bottle.
Sturdy footwear, preferably waterproof and suitable clothing for rambling about the grounds and woods.

These forages are always very popular so we do advise early booking 🙂

Join EcoActiveSocial for a fun day out with the wonderful Marie Power (aka: The Sea Gardener) for seaweed foraging.

This event is ideal for anyone interested in edible wild food and sustainable foraging

After a short introductory talk Marie will show us how to best forage in a sustainable manner and identify edible seaweeds. Marie is renowned for her knowledge and experience on seaweed foraging and is a highly sought after guide – we are delighted to have her guiding us on this event!

Our last events in May & September were a great success with everyone enjoying the day – wellies are better than runners, waterproof hiking boots or crocs are best.

Date: Saturday May 6th 2023

Meet Time: Noon (Exact Time TBC Closer To Date)

Location Baginbun Strand, Co Waterford

Planning to make a weekend of it? Local accommodation options include Baginbun Lodge with rooms from €75 per person sharing (room only). Contact Jane to book at info@baginbunlodge.ie

Not sure if a Seaweed Forage is for you? Check out some cool things we learnt at our last seaweed forage are now on our blog here >>

“Foraging for food from the wild is fun, enjoyable and healthy. Whether it’s a family outing in the countryside – or on the seashore – or as part of a wild survival adventure, foraging connects us to the source of our food and to the rest of the natural world. It opens up new taste experiences and can satisfy a need for exploration and experimentation. It can do lots of good things, not least, developing skills in self-sufficiency.” ~ Marie Power

• Depending on the weather we also suggest bringing appropriate outdoor clothing such as a light anorak and a jumper.
• No harm to bring spare socks and shoes just in case your feet get wet!

Join us for a hike in the beautiful Comeragh Mountains, Waterford on Saturday 27th May 2023

This hike will be moderate hike. 10km. Approx 4hrs. Good level of fitness required. Hiking boots required as some of the hike is off track.

FOR HIKE YOU WILL NEED: Hiking Boots. Rain Gear. Spare layer or 2 to keep warm. Packed Lunch and a cuppa. Water. Jellies or some type of sugar snack.

Upon booking: A meeting time (estimating 11am) and place will be emailed for the hike.

Myself and Roz plan to camp for this weekend. Rough outline of our itinerary. Spend 2 nights on the campsite. Arrive the evening before the hike (Friday 19th May) . On arrival we will set up camp and settle in for the night. The next morning (Saturday 20th May) cook breakfast in camp and head off for the day from around 11am with packed lunch. Following the walk we will head back to camp, shower and either go for dinner or take away in local Clonmel. Next morning 9Sunday 21st May) have breakfast in camp and pack up for home.

For anyone who wishes to join us Camping – (We would love you to join us) – We will be camping at: Powers the Pot, Harney’s Cross, Co. Waterford, E91 F782. You can book directly with Niall at: (+)353 860879855 or powersthepot1@outlook.com

More information will be provided closer to date

Join for a seasonal Wild Food Forage in beautiful Offaly with Wild Food Mary followed by Organic 2 Course Lunch .

Linda & Roz are inviting you on a Wild Food Foraging Adventure on Saturday 8th July in Cloneen, Clareen, Birr , Co Offaly.

Saturday 8th July 2023:

10.00am: Meet at Cloneen, Clareen, Birr, County Offaly, Eire, R42 CK72
10.30am – 1pm: Introductory talk followed by wild food foraging walk with Mary Bulfin aka Wild Food Mary.

Meet Wild Food Mary – “The benefits of collecting and eating wild food are many. Foraged food is healthy, tastes fantastic, and is a joy to collect! If done correctly it is also ecologically sustainable and is an interactive and immersive experience. With a background in science, cookery, and natural medicine, foraging has been part of my life since I started accompanying my granny on woodland strolls as a child.

You will meet other wild food enthusiasts from different walks of life. In the morning we all gather at 10am, aiming to make a start at 10:20 after meeting each other over a cuppa. Then I will lead the group on a forage, first within the grounds and then extending into surrounding woodlands, hedgerows and anywhere else we can discover hidden treasures. Once you see just how much is to be found, be sure you will have the foraging bug and those primal instincts will kick in! You’ll then be surprised, if not astonished, at just how much food is growing all around you and your new found interest in foraging.

Foraged food is healthy, tastes fantastic, and is a joy to collect! If done correctly it is also ecologically sustainable and is an interactive and
immersive experience. When something grows in a natural environment – without being artificially fertilized, watered and weeded – it has to battle for its place in an ecosystem and thus usually produces more micronutrients than farmed produce. It is typically more potent, restorative and in some cases medicinal.

When I eat something that I picked and preserved months earlier, the memory of that day comes rushing back with the taste. Knowing that it is organic, healthy and natural warms my heart and fills me with vitality.”

1pm – 2.30pm Wild Food Mary will prepare a tasty lunch incorporating foraged foods and other natural and organic ingredients and dishes provided to compliment the season.

What to Bring
Notebook, phone & water bottle.
Sturdy footwear, preferably waterproof and suitable clothing for rambling about the grounds and woods.

These forages are always very popular so we do advise early booking 🙂

Join EcoActiveSocial for a fun day out with the wonderful Marie Power (aka: The Sea Gardener) for seaweed foraging.

This event is ideal for anyone interested in edible wild food and sustainable foraging

After a short introductory talk Marie will show us how to best forage in a sustainable manner and identify edible seaweeds. Marie is renowned for her knowledge and experience on seaweed foraging and is a highly sought after guide – we are delighted to have her guiding us on this event!

Our last events in May & September were a great success with everyone enjoying the day – wellies are better than runners, waterproof hiking boots or crocs are best.

Date: Saturday 5th August 2023

Meet Time: 14.30 (Exact time tbc closer to date)

Location: Bunbagin Strand, Co Waterford

Planning to make a weekend of it? Local accommodation options include Baginbun Lodge with rooms from €75 per person sharing (room only). Contact Jane to book at info@baginbunlodge.ie

Not sure if a Seaweed Forage is for you? Check out some cool things we learnt at our last seaweed forage are now on our blog here >>

“Foraging for food from the wild is fun, enjoyable and healthy. Whether it’s a family outing in the countryside – or on the seashore – or as part of a wild survival adventure, foraging connects us to the source of our food and to the rest of the natural world. It opens up new taste experiences and can satisfy a need for exploration and experimentation. It can do lots of good things, not least, developing skills in self-sufficiency.” ~ Marie Power

• Depending on the weather we also suggest bringing appropriate outdoor clothing such as a light anorak and a jumper.
• No harm to bring spare socks and shoes just in case your feet get wet!

This #shenaniganschallenge takes place in Dublin City. Book in your team of two or more, if you don’t have a team then just yourself (we will place you on a team). Give your friends, family, work colleagues or employees a shout.. round them up for a day out in the big smoke! Laughter and great fun is guaranteed. Saturday August 12th. We are hosting some right old shenanigans in the city centre. THE MORE TEAMS, THE MORE FUN! We will more than likely head out for a drink or food afterwards. Everyone is welcome..

Duration – 4 hours. These shenanigans will altogether be 4 hours. (Half hour to get you all started, 3 hours out on the streets and half hour when you return)

You will be kept very busy and up against the clock! Your team has a multitude of tasks to complete within a certain period of time. Which team will complete all tasks and win full points for out of the box thinking and creativity! A multitude of tasks to keep you busy on the streets of Dublin. Find locations from clues. On arrival to the locations, answer the questions. Team photo challenges, trivia questions, an array of items to collect and riddles to answer 👏🏻

Seriously! Expect some weird and fun requests for your team while on the streets of Dublin 😊

SHARE THIS EVENT USING THE LINK: https://ecoactivesocial.com/events/dublin-treasure-hunt/

If you want to book this event as a private event for your company any time of the year from the sunny summer to the Christmas season, give us a shout..

Join for a seasonal Fungi Forage in beautiful Offaly with Wild Food Mary followed by Organic 2 Course Lunch .

Linda & Roz are inviting you on a Wild Mushroom Adventure on Sunday 24th September in Cloneen, Clareen, Birr , Co Offaly.

Sunday 24th September 2023:

10.00am: Meet at Cloneen, Clareen, Birr, County Offaly, Eire, R42 CK72
10.30am – 1pm: Introductory talk followed by wild mushroom foraging walk with Mary Bulfin aka Wild Food Mary.

Meet Wild Food Mary – “The benefits of collecting and eating wild food are many. Foraged food is healthy, tastes fantastic, and is a joy to collect! If done correctly it is also ecologically sustainable and is an interactive and immersive experience. With a background in science, cookery, and natural medicine, foraging has been part of my life since I started accompanying my granny on woodland strolls as a child.

When I eat something that I picked and preserved months earlier, the memory of that day comes rushing back with the taste. Knowing that it is organic, healthy and natural warms my heart and fills me with vitality.” (Check out her Mushroom Butter recipe here – sounds delish! )

1pm – 2.30pm Wild Food Mary will prepare a tasty lunch incorporating foraged foods and other natural and organic ingredients and dishes provided to compliment the season.

These forages are always very popular so we do advise early booking 🙂