GLA Foraging Workshop …

Nettles, dandelions and cleavers - did you know that some of our most common weeds are edible plants? Join this hands-on 1-hour workshop exploring the edible and medicinal plants all around campus, learning how to safely identify, harvest and prepare native Irish plants, perfect for complete beginners. 

✨ What's happening? ✨

This workshop will be an interactive, 1 hour walking tour around Glasnevin campus and Albert College Park led by Denise Dunne of the Herb School. Denise will teach about identifying edible and medicinal plants and safe foraging practices. The tour will begin at 1pm sharp at the entrance to the Nursing School and finish in Albert College Park at 2pm.

❤️ All proceeds from this event go towards Heartstone Veganic Sanctuary, a non-profit that provides a lifelong home to rescued farm animals and promotes rewilding as a solution to tackle the climate crisis. If you would like to make a donation please visit the fundraiser here .

WHEN: Tuesday 3rd March 2026

WHERE: Meet at the Nursing Building entrance 

TIME: 13:00 – 14:00

♿ Accessibility

This workshop will take place on-campus and in Albert College park, which is wheelchair accessible. However, if you have access requirements, please get in touch in advance to ensure that your accommodations are met.

If you have any questions about this event please email Emily, VP for Community & Citizenship at emily.cathcart@dcu.ie