A free online course that teaches you the art of foraging safely and responsibly along with the necessary techniques. Foraging is a practical skill that also offers a profound connection to nature. This course will delve into the art of foraging, where you will learn about tools, techniques, and seasonal insights. The comprehensive list of plants, herbs, and edible fungi, as well as the lesson on recipes, will add value to your foraging skills. You will also get insights into laws, ethics, sustainable practices, and safety measures for an enjoyable foraging.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 196217 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Discuss the concept and advantages of foraging • Apply the laws, ethical considerations, and guidelines to forage responsibly • Indicate the use of appropriate foraging tools, clothing, and equipment • Identify the common wild plants, mushrooms, and seaweeds in the UK across all four seasons • Recognise the key parts of plants used in foraging • Explain the importance of accurate plant identification to avoid potential wild plant consumption risks • List the wild, edible, medicinal plants, herbs, and fungi • Identify the wild harvest as well as their culinary and medicinal uses • Recall the edible recipes and techniques to enhance the flavours of the wild • Describe the essential techniques for preserving foraged foods • Outline an effective emergency plan for foraging in the wilderness • Recognise common health hazards and potential injuries encountered during foraging |
| Course Code | 7034 |
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