Foraging & Food from the Wild
Take a guided walk through Heligan’s woodlands and hedgerows to explore nature’s pantry. Students learn to identify edible plants, understand safe foraging and appreciate biodiversity through games, stories and even tasting sessions.
They discover how early humans gathered food and why ethical harvesting matters today. Ideal for KS1–KS3, this session connects science, geography and PSHE, sparking wonder about the wild foods that still grow all around us.
Learning Objective
Children will learn how early humans and societies identified and harvested wild foods. They’ll explore safe foraging practices, biodiversity and how to identify edible and non-edible plants in a natural habitat.
Curriculum Links
KS1 (Ages 5–7)
- Science: Identify and name common wild plants and trees.
- Geography: Use basic observational skills to explore the local environment.
- PSHE: Understanding how to stay safe in nature and respect wildlife.
KS2 (Ages 7–11)
- Science: Classify living things; explore food chains and the role of producers.
- Geography: Human interaction with environments; sustainability.
- Design & Technology: Where food comes from; food preparation.
KS3 (Ages 11–14)
- Science (Biology): Ecosystems, plant identification, health and nutrition.
- Geography: Human-environment interactions, subsistence practices.
- Citizenship/PSHE: Environmental responsibility, traditional knowledge systems.