Seashore Foraging Walks
Venue: Donabate, Co. Dublin
Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm
Learn how to safely identify Native Irish Coastal Plants, Herbs, Seaweeds and Shellfish, with plenty of tips on using them to create tasty and nutritious wild food dishes, drinks and simple herbal remedies.
This walk will focus on the seaweeds and plants that we find on the day. We will identify and taste some of the seasonal plants, berries and sea vegetables that we find and we will discuss their associated folklore, along with their culinary and medicinal uses. We will also identify the seaweeds that we find on the beach and share ideas of how to incorporate their mega healthy properties into an everyday diet.
Some of the plants we will cover include:
- Sea Beet
- Sea Radish
- Sea Buckthorn
- Rosehip
- Rock Samphire
- Mallow
- Wild carrot
We will have a seashell hunt for the children, where they will have a set amount of time to collect as many different shells as they can find and then we will try to identify them. Make sure they bring along their seaside buckets!
Venue: Donabate, Co. Dublin
Meeting Point: Fonté coffee truck in the outdoor seating area at The Shoreline Hotel, Donabate, Co Dublin
Start Time: 11:00am
Finish Time: 1:00pm (approx)
What should I wear?
Please wear sturdy, waterproof shoes or boots and bring a rain jacket, as we’ll be outdoors in all conditions.
What should I bring with me?
A notebook is useful for taking notes or pressing leaves and flowers. A small bottle of water is recommended for rinsing wild leaves before tasting. Children can bring along their seaside buckets for collecting shells and seashore treasures.
Includes a photo identification eBook on the native Irish coastal plants and seaweeds that we will see on the walk.
Please Note:
In the event of severe weather warnings we may have to postpone the walk at short notice. While wild, wet, windy and stormy weather is great for throwing wonderful seaweeds on to the shore, safety considerations will take priority.
If we need to cancel due to severe weather, you will be offered an alternative date.
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