During this course we will be learning about Ethnobotany, which is how people have interreacted and connected with plants from the beginning of time.
So whether you are interested in learning about tree & plant identification or the vast amount of different ways we can utilise them in everyday life, then this Ethnobotany course is for you.
We will look at ecology, herbal medicine, foraging for food, uses of different woods, natural materials for fire lighting, making cordage, herbal teas and more!
What we plan to cover:
- Plant Identification
- Tree Identification
- Ecology
- Herbal Medicine
- Foraging for Food
- Fire Lighting & Cooking
- Making Ointments
- Woodland crafts: leaf bashing, whittle a mushroom and make artist charcoal
Lunch is included, which will be cooked on the fire and we will forage for some of the ingredients. Tea & coffee also included, as well as some campfire treats.
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Tutor: Ryan Knight Fox
Ryan is an experienced tutor, having been running his own woodland business ‘
Knight-Fox Wild About Learning’ since 2017. He is an Ecologist, Ethnobotanist, Bushcraft Instructor, Social Forester, Forest School Leader and Coastal School Leader. As well as running adult courses, children’s events and after school groups from his site at The New Quay Honey Farm Woods, he has worked with various organisations, such as: Coed Lleol/ Actif Woods, Ray Ceredigion, Ieuenctid Tysul Youth, various schools and nurseries, DASH, Flying Start and of course Denmark Farm.
Fee: £70 per person (includes lunch, campfire snacks and drinks)
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For terms and conditions of bookings please click here
Ryan is also teaching a one day Intro to Wildlife Identification & Tracking on the 2nd of May 2025 and an Introduction to Bushcraft on the 4th of May 2025.
So why not make it a long weekend getting closer to nature and book on to all 3 courses for £180
Or book on to the one day Plants & People course on Saturday 3rd of May 2025 and an Introduction to Bushcraft on the 4th of May 2025 for £130.
You may also be interested in other courses and workshops at Denmark Farm. Please see our events calendar for our full list.
If you would like to book accommodation, we can offer either camping or shared dormitory accommodation, or a private room in the Eco Lodge if staying for a minimum 2-nights). Please do
get in touch to check availability.
All proceeds from our events and holidays are ploughed directly back into managing our 40 acre nature reserve. Thank you for your support and please do come to visit soon.
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Reviews:
I can truly recommend this very interesting course. It was extremely enlightening about how plants including weeds can be used for nutritional, medical and practical purposes.
Ryan is an excellent tutor and Denmark Farm offers a highly suitable location.
This course is an opportunity not to be missed.
17 Apr 24′
“I had a fabulous day on this Ethnobotany Course at Denmark Farm on Sunday. Beginning with a spot of plant ID with a cuppa, we then went on a little foraging expedition through the woods, practicing the ID we’d just learned and collecting some tasty morsels for lunch. Course leader Ryan was very knowledgeable, and patient, encouraging us all to try and identify different plants and pointing out some great little differences to look for and remember for future reference. Lunch was cooked over the open fire, followed by making charcoal then drawing with it, whittling some greenwood and making a skin salve from plantain leaves. The day was thoroughly enjoyable and I’ve already ordered a couple of the recommended books (2nd hand of course) and made a Ground Ivy tea for my poorly husband, who incidentally is now much better!! Tonight I’m foraging for willowherb and nettle for a quiche. I highly recommend this course for both beginners and those who wish to build on their current knowledge. We learned from our fellow students too!! “
16 Apr 24′
“Fabulous day spent with Ryan on the Ethnobotany course. Learned lots of tips for tree identification, and spent the afternoon doing wonderful outdoor crafts and skills which I will enjoy trying at home. Such a knowledgeable tutor and made the day very entertaining and fun, as well as some fab take-home pieces that we worked on. Thank you Ryan!”
