Foraging in Wivenhoe Park

Join Lora Aziz , wildcrafter, artist and author, for a foraging walk around Wivenhoe Park followed by arts activities back at Art Exchange.

Lora will lead us on a foraging expedition around Wivenhoe Park. We will identify local plants including which ones are edible, medicinal and used in a variety of traditional ways. Together we will explore the natural wonders of Wivenhoe Park.

So we can forage responsibly, we'll be collectively picking only a small amount, and we will be providing materials for you to create leaf rubbings or anything else you would like to observe!

We will then head back to Art Exchange for arts activities inspired by what we find. We'll even see if we can make a cuppa with some of the plants we've foraged!

Admission free and suitable for all ages. No booking required.

Do consider wearing sensible shoes as the parkland can be muddy in places if it's been raining.

This event has been made possible through the Essex County Council Arts and Cultural Fund, which supports organisations and creative practitioners to deliver an exciting range of activities to engage with and bring communities in Essex together.