# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 🌿 Nelson Foraging Wholesome Introductory Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 am (+13:00)
- **Event Description**: Ever wanted to turn a walk in your backyard into a treasure hunt for food, medicine, and sustainable ingredients?
Come join us in Nelson at the beautiful Waimarama Community Organic Gardens for a hands-on workshop that reconnects you with nature, teaches practical foraging skills, and contributes to your mental and physical wellbeing.
   No prior experience is necessary — just bring curiosity, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor! 😊

🌿 Wild Weekend in Nelson 🌿

Foraging & Growing Workshops — coming all the way from Christchurch!
No experience needed — just curiosity, comfy shoes, and a love for nature 💚

Join us for a wild weekend of hands-on learning, laughter, and connection with plants, people, and the planet. Each workshop offers something unique — from brewing wild coffee to weaving flax, sun-drying fruit, or growing mushrooms — all at Nelson’s beautiful Waimarama Community Organic Gardens 🌻

Saturday, 29th November

🌼 Wholesome Introduction to Foraging (3 hours)

🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Learn to recognise, taste, and use 10–12 edible wild plants found in almost every backyard.
A beautiful start to your wild journey with nature!
👉 Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScilWJdnu3i7b7y7susDgqGCIwV6lT1ZW6x75YHEOECHmS7hA/viewform?fbclid=IwdGRjcAOSJxJjbGNrA5InDmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHgryBsOhub1LG4mcRqgmOW1rGYyKP6Y48WAimUw8ZwHOgBEwxVgjNkl5XscR_aem_rPWzaPzbYdMw4VxAbzKQNg
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🍄 Grow Your Own Edible Fungi (Oyster Mushrooms) (2.5 hours)

🕔 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Learn zero-waste methods to grow your own oyster mushrooms forever from one kit 🌱
👉 Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JQntgyw4aUkUSdT_42HK9mjNDpuHmPGOJ137lni_jYE/viewform

💚 12 spots only per workshop
🐾 Children free, animals welcome
🥗 Healthy food potlucks, bring a plate to share in between the workshops. 
🚴 Walk, bike, or bus for a thank-you gift
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🌱 Workshop Description

During this 3-hour interactive workshop, we’ll:

Introduce you to the fascinating world of plants with a 30–40 minute talk on plant science, relationships, and how humans can help nature thrive

Teach essential foraging tools, attitudes, and techniques

Walk together to identify 10–12 practical plants commonly found in backyards — easy to remember and use in everyday life

Explore ways to substitute salads, teas, seeds, and other foods while saving money and supporting nature

Bring your family, friends, neighbors, or come solo — furry companions are welcome too! 💚

🌿 Community & Sustainability

Walk, cycle, or take public transport to the event — special thank-you gifts for participants who do! 🚶‍♀️🌻

Healthy food potluck one hour before the workshop — bring a plate to share and a cuppa (extra cups encouraged in case someone forgets)

Volunteers from non-profit organizations or community gardeners are welcome to join for koha or produce from their garden — please indicate when registering

📌 Important Details

Limited spaces: 12 participants

Registration: Essential — this event depends on the number of registered participants

Cost: $50 per person | $80 for 2 people from the same family | Children free

Registration closes: One week prior to the workshop

👉 Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DiSbgPX6pfURr-N8CR6RnqsvpDHTOzNSzPW2gorBZM8/viewform


Learn more about my work: 

Looking forward to seeing you there and sharing this immersive, wild, and practical foraging experience! 🌼
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/nelson-foraging-wholesome-introductory-workshop/200029289255326
- **Event Categories**: workshops, potluck, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 157

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Nelson
- **state**: NE
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Waimarama Community Organic Gardens
- **lat**: -41.180917073582
- **long**: 173.19424905401
- **full address**: Waimarama Community Organic Gardens, Nelson, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 🌿 Nelson Foraging Wholesome Introductory Workshop being held?
  - **A:** 🌿 Nelson Foraging Wholesome Introductory Workshop takes place on Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 am at Waimarama Community Organic Gardens, Nelson, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 🌿 Nelson Foraging Wholesome Introductory Workshop?
  - **A:** 🌿 Nelson Foraging Wholesome Introductory Workshop is organized by Foraging and Growing Corner.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 🌿 Nelson Foraging Wholesome Introductory Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nelson, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 150+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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