Polaris Wilderness Adventure

06/10/2026

🌿 Ever wondered what you can safely eat from the hedgerows, woods and countryside?

Join us at Polaris Bushcraft on 18th October for a Forage & Wild Food Day and learn how to identify, gather and make the most of some of the edible plants, fruits, nuts and fungi that can be found in the Hertfordshire countryside.

🌿 On the day you'll learn:

🍎 How to identify a range of seasonal wild foods
🌰 Which nuts, berries, plants and other foods to look out for
🔎 The important differences between edible and harmful species
🔥 How to prepare and cook wild ingredients
🌱 Sustainable and responsible foraging practices
🥾 Plenty of time outdoors, learning practical skills and enjoying the woodland

This is a hands-on, practical day, designed to give you the confidence to recognise and understand wild foods rather than simply being told what they are.

Perfect for anyone interested in foraging, bushcraft, nature, traditional skills and getting outdoors.

Spaces are limited, so if you've been wanting to learn more about the edible treasures growing around us, come and join us! https://www.polarisbushcraft.co.uk/wild-food-forage-day

04/10/2026

Goosegrass/Cleavers/StickyWilly/Galium aparine - One of, if not the most commonly available herbaceous tinder in most parts of the UK. This creeping plant grows along verges, hedgerows, and woodland edges in lengths over a metre, allowing you to get enough for a tinder bundle with minimum effort. As a creeper it grows over other plants, wire fences etc remaining off the ground, meaning it makes for dry tinder in most conditions.

22/09/2026

🍂 10 WILD FOODS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN HERTFORDSHIRE THIS AUTUMN 🌿

Autumn is one of the best times of year to start looking at the hedgerows, woodlands and fields which are full of seasonal wild foods - but how many could you actually identify?

We've put together a guide to 10 wild foods you may find in Hertfordshire this autumn, including identification tips, uses and important advice on foraging safely and responsibly.

And if reading about foraging has made you want to get out and learn for yourself, we also run Wild Food & Forage Days in our 45-acre ancient woodland near Bayford, Hertfordshire.

https://www.polarisbushcraft.co.uk/post/foraging-this-autumn-10-wild-foods-to-find-in-hertfordshire

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Discover what you can forage in Hertfordshire this autumn, from blackberries and elderberries to sweet chestnuts, nettles and wild mushrooms.

04/09/2026

🌳 Want to learn real bushcraft skills this Autumn? 🔥

Step away from the everyday and spend a day in the woods learning practical bushcraft and survival skills. Our Bushcraft Essentials Day Workshop on Sunday 11th October is ideal for complete beginners, outdoor enthusiasts or anyone wanting to develop their confidence in the woodland.

During this hands-on bushcraft day course, you'll learn:

🔥 Fire lighting and fire management
🪵 Essential knife and tool skills
🏕️ Shelter building
💧 Water sourcing and purification
🌿 Useful trees, plants and natural materials
🧭 Practical outdoor and survival skills

No previous experience is needed — just come ready to get outdoors, learn new skills and enjoy a day in our beautiful 45-acre ancient woodland in Bayford, Hertfordshire.

🍂 Autumn is one of the best times to get outdoors and learn bushcraft. Find out more at https://www.polarisbushcraft.co.uk/bushcraft-essentials-day-workshop

26/08/2026

Want to bring bushcraft and outdoor learning into your school?

Looking for bushcraft training for teachers or a recognised way to develop your practical bushcraft skills?

Our IOL Bushcraft Competency Certificate training course is designed for people who want to build their knowledge, confidence and competence in a wide range of bushcraft skills — to teach groups in schools, alternative education and outdoor learning.

🔥 Fire lighting & fire management
🪓 Knife & axe skills
🏕️ Shelter building
🌿 Trees, plants & natural materials
🧭 Natural navigation
💧 Water & outdoor survival skills
🪵 Bushcraft crafts & practical woodland skills

The IOL Bushcraft Competency Certificate provides structured bushcraft skills training and is an ideal foundation for teachers, educators and outdoor practitioners looking to use and teach bushcraft skills safely and confidently with others.

Practical training in our 45-acre ancient woodland, find out more about the course here https://www.polarisbushcraft.co.uk/iol-bushcraft-competency-certificate

23/08/2026

Discover what you can forage in Hertfordshire this autumn, from blackberries and elderberries to sweet chestnuts, nettles and wild mushrooms.

We've put together a new guide to 10 wild foods you may find when foraging in Hertfordshire this autumn, including tips on identification, responsible foraging and some of the ways these ingredients can be preserved and used.

We've also included Parasol Mushroom and Chicken of the Woods, two tasty fungi to look out for – but remember, never eat wild fungi or plants unless you are 100% certain of the identification.

https://www.polarisbushcraft.co.uk/post/foraging-this-autumn-10-wild-foods-to-find-in-Hertfordshire

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Discover what you can forage in Hertfordshire this autumn, from blackberries and elderberries to sweet chestnuts, nettles and wild mushrooms.

21/08/2026

A huge well done to another group of Year 11 students who have successfully earned their IOL Level 2 Bushcraft Skills Award! 🌿🔥

They demonstrated their skills across 11 different units, covering everything from fire lighting and shelter building to natural navigation and traditional bushcraft crafts.

A fantastic achievement and a great demonstration of practical skills, teamwork and resilience. Well done everyone! 👏🌳🪵


https://www.polarisbushcraft.co.uk/accredited-courses

10/08/2026

FORAGE ALERT🫐🌿Elderberries (Sambucus nigra) are ready for picking now!

Packed with vitamins, you can use them to make an immune system boosting cordial to help fight colds, sore throats and flu.
It's easy to make and the recipe is here:
https://www.polarisbushcraft.co.uk/post/elderberry-cordial

Remember to check and double check ID.

Elderberries (Sambucus nigra) are packed with vitamins and boost the immune system to help fight colds and flu. We make Elderberry cordial syrup using this recipe, usually freezing the berries until we have time to make it, and making a bottle at a time to keep in the fridge. Ingredients: A bowl or....

28/07/2026

Are you looking to gain a recognised bushcraft qualification?

Our next Institute of Outdoor Learning (IOL) Level 3 Bushcraft Competency Certificate takes place 23–25 October, with places limited to ensure plenty of one-to-one instructor support.

Designed for teachers, Forest School Leaders, Scout and Guide Leaders, youth workers and outdoor instructors, this nationally recognised qualification develops the practical skills and confidence needed to safely deliver bushcraft sessions in your own outdoor learning environment.

Over three days we cover essential bushcraft competencies including fire lighting, shelter building, water purification, tree identification, safe tool use, natural cordage and more.

Find out more and reserve your place:
https://www.polarisbushcraft.co.uk/iol-bushcraft-competency-certificate

Gain the Bushcraft Competency Certificate through practical assessment in eight bushcraft skills. Ideal for experienced bushcrafters and outdoor professionals.