Food Union Foraging Workshop
Channel: Coventry City Council
Date: 2017-05-22

Video by Alan Van Wijgerden

Food Union’s walking workshop was to discover the basics about wild plant foraging. The walk, led by foraging expert, Sam Sender, began at Warwick University Campus. From there we walked to our new growing site, CV5, in Chapelfields (by way of Canley Ford) identifying and gathering edible plants. At CV5 we was joined by The Pod - Coventry cafe team who helped us cook up some of what we found. 

WHAT IS FOOD UNION?! 

The basic idea: to help shape a city conducive to mental wellbeing. Food Union is a city-wide program managed by the Pod. The Pod aims to facilitate and create platforms for social activism and maximise opportunities for people to cultivate new opportunities, connect with like-minded people and stimulate positive societal change. 
What can you do? - get involved (details below) 

FOOD GROWING 

Beake Avenue Allotments – CV6 2HR (between 457 and 459 Beake Avenue) 
Communal work sessions – 2-5pm every Tuesday 
Started in April 2016, the aim was to convert a disused allotments into a thriving community food growing site. The project is open to all but used primarily by local residents, especially those whose houses back on to the site. In just a short time we have not only made a big impression on the site but fostered a positive and welcoming atmosphere, based around mutual respect and a desire to build strong local and regional community. 
Communal work sessions are led by a Food Union representative to complete the various tasks appropriate to the week/season. Jobs range from digging, weeding, building structures (like raised beds and sheds) to more technical horticulture. No prior experience of gardening necessary. 

Check us out on: https://www.facebook.com/foodunionista/