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KIDS’ SCAVENGER HUNT, EXPLORE AND FIND WILD FOODS

23 August @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Welcome to our Family Foraging Adventure at Cowdray Estate—an enchanting journey specially crafted for junior explorers and inquisitive minds of all ages! These family-friendly foraging walks are not just walks; they’re engaging scavenger hunts designed to deepen your family’s connection with nature through exploration and fun.

As you wander the picturesque Countryside of the Cowdray Estate, your family will embark on a quest to discover and forage specific wild foods. Led by our estate forager George Linklater, you’ll unravel the incredible stories hidden in the heart of our wild countryside. Peel back the layers of history, learn the uses and explore the science behind a captivating array of plants and fungi.

Foraging is a magical skill that touches upon various disciplines such as botany, nutrition, history, geology, entomology, mycology, ecology, and ethnobotany. This interaction provides a fantastic and expansive way to inspire participants to see our wild spaces in a new light. It cultivates a curiosity and compassion encouraging families to explore and appreciate the wonders nature has to offer.

George will guide you through different habitats, unveiling the secrets of incredible species found in each as you get hands on in this very tactile experience of nature.

As part of this Scavenger hunt adventure, participants will embark on a journey to:

  • Hunt for and forage wild foods!
  • Discover fascinating stories about the plants, fungi, and habitats they find.
  • Learn the science, history, and uses of wild species in a fun and engaging way.

This Scavenger hunt walk will take 2.5 hours and will start and finish at the Cowdray Farm shop.

Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Please wear suitable footwear and clothing to suit the adventure which may include muddy puddles!

For tickets, please visit: https://www.cowdray.co.uk/events/kids-scavenger-hunt-explore-and-find-wild-foods/

Details

Date:
23 August
Time:
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Website:
https://www.cowdray.co.uk/events/kids-scavenger-hunt-explore-and-find-wild-foods/

Venue

Farm Shop and Cafe
Cowdray Estate
Midhurst,GU29 0AJUnited Kingdom
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Phone
01730812423