LIVE WILD
Reconnect together...
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"The modern modern world still holds its magic, if only we can attune ourselves to its enchantments."
― Carolyn Larrington, Forgotten Folktales
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Led by ethnobotanist and storyteller Pridie Tiernan, our Learn Wild experiences feature a rich mix of ancestral skills, folklore and stories for families and groups keen to reconnect with the natural world.
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This is an opportunity to learn how our ancestors interacted with the natural world.​​​​​​
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Visitors to Cwmffrwd Farm can book a variety of private experiences with Pridie.
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Bookings are for up to six people.
Sessions can be one/two/three hours long at £60p/hour.
Content varies according to season and length of workshop.
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Rewild by Reading the Green - Folklore, Foraging and Storytelling Walk
These popular story walks are an hour long through wildflower meadows and up to the edge of the open access mountain. During the walk, Pridie shares a magical mix of folklore and stories connected to our native trees, plants and creatures, as well as an exciting assortment of practical bushcraft tips.
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Rewild with Fire
In this popular workshop, Pridie teaches you how to forage for the right seasonal materials for fire making, takes you through a variety of methods of making flame, demonstrates how to construct tripods and fire lays, and cooks up some tasty bannocks to eat together!
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Rewild with Plants & Potions
This workshop is another firm favourite. During the session, Pridie teaches how to identify and key seasonal plants and trees, which bits to forage for medicinal use, how to make poultices, tinctures and balms, as well as sharing how she uses particular herbal medicines at home throughout the year.
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Rewild with Whittling
For the practically minded, this workshop is perfect. During the session, you'll learn how to identify exactly the right wood for your crafting task, how to use a knife, axe and saw safely, how to harvest materials sustainably, and how to carve a simple butter knife, spatula or walking stick.
Folklore, foraging & story walks
Hour long, meet a variety of our native plants and trees, learn about their folklore, practical uses and the stories associated with them.
Workshops can take place throughout the year and Pridie will advise what can be covered according to season and length of workshop.