About Yugeneration & Forest To Plate
Learn to forage and rediscover nature in a new way.
Yugeneration is the non-profit project of Yugen. For every bottle or can sold, 2 cents go to the foundation — bringing people back to nature and helping restore it.
The name says it all: YUGENeration. Yugen is a Japanese concept — the sense of wonder you feel for the beauty of nature. That feeling is present in every can, every bottle.
This spring, we’re organizing a series of free activities, including forest bathing.
That’s why we’re joining forces with Forest To Plate for a foraging session. Guided by a Forest To Plate foraging expert, you’ll walk through a natural landscape and learn how to use wild plants as food. After the walk, we come together to enjoy a ‘wild’ bite and drink.
What is ‘Start to Wildpluk’?
Start to Wildpluk is an accessible activity we organize together with Forest To Plate. Everyone is welcome, whether you already have some basic knowledge or not.
We walk through forests and fields and learn to look at the nature around us with fresh eyes. We search for edible plants and discover their stories, unique properties, and of course their taste and relevance in today’s kitchen.
But for us, it goes beyond simply learning the names of plants and trees you may have come across before.
It’s also about:
Looking at our food differently: where does it come from, what is authentic food?
Slowing down: instead of quickly shopping in a supermarket, we move at the rhythm of nature
Discovering tastes and scents together, creating connection — what we eat shapes who we are
Respecting nature: we follow the rules and only take what we need
That is what Forest To Plate stands for.
What can you expect?
During this foraging walk (maximum duration: 3 hours), the experts from Forest To Plate will guide you along the way.
You will discover:
How to look differently at your natural surroundings
Forgotten flavors and textures
How to engage more of your senses during a nature walk
We finish with a small bite and drink from nature. There is also the possibility to purchase their foraging book, so you can start exploring on your own afterwards.
About our partner Forest To Plate
Forest To Plate is a foraging collective. For more than 10 years, they have been working with edible wild plants. Each year, they organize dozens of events, guiding people into a world that seems hidden around us, yet is eager to reveal its secrets.
Practical
📅 Date: 20/06/2026
🕑 Time: 9:00 – 12:00
📍 Location: Kluisbergen, Flemish Ardennes
🎟 Ticket price: Free*
Additional practical info
Maximum number of participants: 25 per group
What to bring: walking shoes, rain gear, water bottle, notebook
Language of the event: Dutch
Would you like to be part of this experience?
Then we warmly invite you to join us for this introduction to foraging and register for the activity.
Participation & Access
🎟 Ticket price: Free*
At Yugeneration, we want to reconnect as many people as possible with nature. That’s why our events are completely free* and open to all ages.
To avoid overcrowding nature, we work with a limited number of spots per activity. Registration is therefore required.
*To avoid no-shows, we ask for a reservation fee. This will be fully refunded after your attendance at the event. This way, we can distribute spots fairly and ensure that everyone who registers can actually participate.
Yugeneration is intended for individuals (no group or corporate registrations). Each person can attend a maximum of 1 session per season. Additional registrations may be cancelled. More details can be found in the FAQ.
FAQ
Do I need to register for the event?
Yes. Because we work with a limited number of spots per activity, registration is required. This helps us keep the experience enjoyable for everyone and respectful towards nature.
Why do I need to pay a reservation fee if the event is free?
Our events are completely free because we want to reconnect as many people as possible with nature. To avoid no-shows, we do ask for a small reservation fee. This will be fully refunded after your attendance.
What ages are the events for?
Our events are open to all ages, unless stated otherwise on the event page.
What if I can’t attend anymore?
If you can no longer participate, please unsubscribe in time and inform us via email: [email protected] so someone else can take your place. If you don’t show up without notice, your reservation fee will be donated to Yugeneration.
What should I bring?
This may vary per activity. Practical information is shared on the event page. For additional questions, contact: [email protected]
Where exactly does the event take place?
The exact location and practical details are usually shared after registration or a few days before the event. For questions, contact: [email protected]
Will the activity take place in bad weather?
Yes. Weather conditions are part of the nature experience, so rain alone is not a reason to cancel. We do ask participants to dress accordingly. Only in case of storms or severe weather will the activity be cancelled for safety reasons.
What happens if an activity is cancelled?
We closely monitor weather conditions and communicate any cancellation at least 24 hours in advance. In that case, we usually provide a “rain check” and schedule a new date.
Any questions?
Didn’t find your answer here? Feel free to reach out.
Questions about the activity:
[email protected]
Questions about registrations, payments, Yugen or Yugeneration:
[email protected]
Kluisbergen, Vlaamse Ardennen • kerk van Zulzeke Zulzekestraat,, 9690 Kluisbergen, Vlaamse Ardennen, Belgium
