Wild Foraged Foods with Growing Chefs! (Ages 8-12)

Come learn about Wild Foraged Foods with Growing Chefs! Ontario. Learn how to forage safely and sustainably, plus tips for identifying plants using your senses.

Event Details

Date & Time: Friday, August 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Landon Library (167 Wortley Rd, London, ON)
Ages: 8-12 years
Cost: Free
Registration: Required (Maximum 24 attendees)

About This Event

This hands-on educational program with Growing Chefs! Ontario teaches children about sustainable foraging and plant identification. Participants will learn how to safely and sustainably forage wild foods while developing their observation skills and connection to nature.

The Forest City is full of food just waiting to be foraged if you know where to look - we’ll give handy tips on where and when to start looking!

What to Expect

Learn safe and sustainable foraging practices
Plant identification using your senses
Hands-on practice identifying, drawing, and making rubbings of plants
Delicious snack with ingredients from local foraging
Take-home recipes for wild food cooking
Tips on where and when to forage in London
All supplies provided

Note: Accompanying adult is highly recommended. Please register every person attending.

Registration

Registration starts July 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM. You can register:

Online through the Eventbrite link
In person at any London Public Library location
By calling 519-661-4600

Registration ends August 8, 2025.

Contact

Phone: 519-661-4600
Website: London Public Library Events