Wild Herb Excursion in Lapinlahti, Free of Charge
Join us for an open-to-all wild herb excursion, free of charge, in the urban environment of Lapinlahti in Helsinki. During the excursion, you will learn about the most common edible wild herbs, as well as how, when, and where to forage them. We will practice identifying the most common wild herbs and get tips on how to use them in cooking.
The excursion takes place on Saturday, 30th of May 2026, at 10:00 AM, starting from the lawn near the main gate of Lapinlahden Lähde. The excursion will begin with an introduction to the basics of foraging, then we will head out to spot seasonal wild herbs. The walk will cover around 2–3 km.
The wild herb tour lasts approximately 2 hours and includes a short theory session, practical guidance during the walk, and tips on foraging and preparing wild herbs. The group is limited to 20 participants.
Please dress for the weather and bring your own water bottle. Lapinlahden Lähde is an urban area making it easy to get acquainted with wild herbs. You may find something to take home if there are enough wild herbs available in proper foraging spots. If you plan to collect herbs, bring a container and scissors.
For safety reasons, the excursion will be cancelled if heavy rain or strong winds are in the forecast the day before. Light rain or brief showers won’t affect the tour.
The excursion is led by a trained wild herb expert.
For more information: hanna.pikkarainen@martat.fi
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