Wyrd Flora: Exploring the relationship between agricultural food crops and wild plants
This event is presented as part of Wildcrafting, a programme of free skill sharing walks, workshops, and events by Wyrd Flora about gathering and processing natural materials.
Learn to observe, journal, gather and process plants and other organic materials from the natural world.
Free for all ages. Suitable for all levels of experience.
Supported by the Essex County Council Arts and Cultural Fund.
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