Wild Manchester offers a soulful path to rediscovering a living relationship with the wild places around our city. We share practical guides to mindful foraging, safe local identification, and seasonal harvesting, alongside quiet reflections and observations that nurture deeper connection and care for the land. Our goal is to promote balance between ourselves, our communities, and the vibrant natural world that holds us, all through walking gently and sharing what we find along the way.
Latest Posts from the Field
The Throw-Away World:
Fifty years ago, most families could take care of themselves. Shoes were polished and re-heeled, not binned.
Nov 28, 2025Wild Manchester: Elderberry
The elder tree (Sambucus nigra) is one of the most generous plants of the Northern Hemisphere.
Nov 18, 2025The Dandelion: Manchester’s Survivor
If Manchester ever chose a city plant, it wouldn’t be a fancy rose or some temperamental exotic.
Dec 05, 2025Wild Garlic - Ramson
This vibrant, green carpet is a gift, offering not just a spectacular aroma but a wonder of flavour.
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Our Soulful Approach
We bring together practical knowledge and quiet reflection, helping people rediscover a living relationship with the wild places around our city. Through mindful practice, local action, and shared learning, we nurture balance between ourselves, our communities, and the land that holds us.
Our Story
We’re a small, growing community learning from the land — walking gently, foraging mindfully, and sharing what we find along the way. Our work is guided by presence rather than pressure: simple steps, taken together, that restore connection and care for the places we call home.