SPC 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 St. Patricks Campus and All Hallows Campus 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 outside Cregan Library and finish at 2pm on All Hallows Campus.

❤️ 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: Thursday 5th March 2026

WHERE: Meet outside the Cregan Library, SPC

TIME: 13:00 – 14:00

♿ Accessibility

This workshop will take place St. Patrick's Campus and All Hallows Campus, which are 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