A event on Saturday 7th September. The event starts at 13:00.
Hedgeriders, fire up the cauldron and call your coven, the berries are bursting! Join us for an afternoon of collective learning, harvesting and hedgewitchery in ancient Manor Woods.
We’ll learn to safely and sustainably harvest and process elderberries, hawthorn berries, sloes, rose hips and familiar faves blackberries.
These bountiful hedgerows are not only laden with medicine for deep dark winters but also history and folklore which we’ll explore over a steaming berry brew.
Together we’ll make a delicious berry syrup to bolster immunity which you’ll be able to take home. Of course, it wouldn’t be Nature Queerdos if we didn’t bring a smorgasbord of foraged concoctions to taste…
Who:
This is a group for LGBTQ+ (and allies if PA/carer) who love nature, foraging, making and exploring in community.
Our aim is to bring together people with a passion for exploring local (ish) countryside, identifying and sustainably collecting edible and medicinal plants, and creatively exploring their uses.
We are committed to learning and sharing resources, skills and knowledge together with like-minded humans.
When: 1pm till 4pm
Where:
The workshop will be held in Manor Woods Valley, a 900 year old ancient woodland just 15 minutes from the centre of Bristol - exact location on booking.
Mobility related disabled info:
We have designed this event to be accessible to people who use wheelchairs or have other mobility difficulties.
There will be multiple opportunities to sit and rest whilst we talk. Feel free to bring a cushion or portable chair if that would help.
If you would benefit from a carer/personal assistant they can attend for free.
The park has paved paths the whole way, though these can be sloped and uneven in parts.
Many of the plants can be seen/reached from the paths, but there may be some that require short deviations off the path along short grass to reach.
Some people may require assistance with picking plants in a careful way from low to the ground or high up or from safer spots away from path edges.
We have an extendable picker which can be helpful for wheelchair users.
There is no shelter except for under trees so be prepared for all weather and temperatures.
Unfortunately, there are no toilets in Manor Woods.
Neurodiversity and mental health/ illness:
Come as you are! It’s always OK to take breaks away from the group if needed, wear headphones, stim etc.
Please let us know if you would like a plan of timings and activities or need anything else to engage.
If you have any access needs and want to discuss before attending, please email: [email protected]
What to bring:
Outdoor and weather suitable footwear and clothes
Your own food and drinks
A couple of bags/containers to gather your foraged goodies in, e.g. brown paper bags, plastic bags, zip lock bags, tote bags, tupperware - anything you have that you don’t mind putting plants in!
A clean small jam jar or bottle
A plate, cup & cutlery
Tickets:
We want to make these events financially accessible for the community to attend regularly throughout the seasons, so try to keep our ticket prices at a minimum.
However, we also pour hours of time and energy into this project and have start-up equipment & consumables costs, so any additional funds can help us grow the project as well as pay us something for our time.
PA/carer tickets are always free.
Limited free spaces for anyone who can’t afford to pay at all - please consider carefully if this is you before booking.
£5 for people on low/no income
£10 tickets (this is the suggested price for all tickets)
£15 tickets for those who are more resourced - £5 of this supplements the £5 tickets.
For all tickets there is the option of adding a donation if you like what we do and want to support us to continue and grow!
Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
We’ll learn to safely and sustainably harvest and process elderberries, hawthorn berries, sloes, rose hips and familiar faves blackberries.
These bountiful hedgerows are not only laden with medicine for deep dark winters but also history and folklore which we’ll explore over a steaming berry brew.
Together we’ll make a delicious berry syrup to bolster immunity which you’ll be able to take home. Of course, it wouldn’t be Nature Queerdos if we didn’t bring a smorgasbord of foraged concoctions to taste…
Who:
This is a group for LGBTQ+ (and allies if PA/carer) who love nature, foraging, making and exploring in community.
Our aim is to bring together people with a passion for exploring local (ish) countryside, identifying and sustainably collecting edible and medicinal plants, and creatively exploring their uses.
We are committed to learning and sharing resources, skills and knowledge together with like-minded humans.
When: 1pm till 4pm
Where:
The workshop will be held in Manor Woods Valley, a 900 year old ancient woodland just 15 minutes from the centre of Bristol - exact location on booking.
Mobility related disabled info:
We have designed this event to be accessible to people who use wheelchairs or have other mobility difficulties.
There will be multiple opportunities to sit and rest whilst we talk. Feel free to bring a cushion or portable chair if that would help.
If you would benefit from a carer/personal assistant they can attend for free.
The park has paved paths the whole way, though these can be sloped and uneven in parts.
Many of the plants can be seen/reached from the paths, but there may be some that require short deviations off the path along short grass to reach.
Some people may require assistance with picking plants in a careful way from low to the ground or high up or from safer spots away from path edges.
We have an extendable picker which can be helpful for wheelchair users.
There is no shelter except for under trees so be prepared for all weather and temperatures.
Unfortunately, there are no toilets in Manor Woods.
Neurodiversity and mental health/ illness:
Come as you are! It’s always OK to take breaks away from the group if needed, wear headphones, stim etc.
Please let us know if you would like a plan of timings and activities or need anything else to engage.
If you have any access needs and want to discuss before attending, please email: [email protected]
What to bring:
Outdoor and weather suitable footwear and clothes
Your own food and drinks
A couple of bags/containers to gather your foraged goodies in, e.g. brown paper bags, plastic bags, zip lock bags, tote bags, tupperware - anything you have that you don’t mind putting plants in!
A clean small jam jar or bottle
A plate, cup & cutlery
Tickets:
We want to make these events financially accessible for the community to attend regularly throughout the seasons, so try to keep our ticket prices at a minimum.
However, we also pour hours of time and energy into this project and have start-up equipment & consumables costs, so any additional funds can help us grow the project as well as pay us something for our time.
PA/carer tickets are always free.
Limited free spaces for anyone who can’t afford to pay at all - please consider carefully if this is you before booking.
£5 for people on low/no income
£10 tickets (this is the suggested price for all tickets)
£15 tickets for those who are more resourced - £5 of this supplements the £5 tickets.
For all tickets there is the option of adding a donation if you like what we do and want to support us to continue and grow!
Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
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