Free event: Edible Weed Foraging - Darebin Creek, Reservoir/ Kingsbury

Edible Weeds - Beginner Identification and Foraging
Darebin Creek, Reservoir/ Kingsbury

Discover the abundance of wild edible greens growing right under your feet! Join us for a guided walk along Darebin Creek, where you’ll learn to identify common edible weeds like Chickweed, Mallow, Wood Sorrel, Dock, Onion Weed, Wild Lettuce, and more. You'll also learn how to identify some toxic lookalikes.

We'll briefly discuss how to cook them, traditional uses and medicinal benefits.  

Perfect for beginners, this hands-on experience will introduce you to the basics of foraging. Event run by the Melbourne Foraging Collective: https://www.melbourneforagingcollective.com

What to Bring:
Please bring a paper bag to take your weeds home. There will be some foraging baskets to share during the workshop.

What to Wear:
Sturdy footwear with closed toes. Some areas have uneven terrain, and there is the possibility there are snakes in the area.

Tour Details
Kids are welcome to join the fun! Parents/ guardians are responsible for their children throughout the event.
30-45 minute forage, starting at 2pm
Free event, because nature provides freely

This is a relaxed, beginner-friendly walk suitable for all ages. It’s especially suited to locals who’d like a quick introduction to the edible weeds growing around the area.