Wild Manchester offers a soulful path to rediscovering a living relationship with the wild places around our city. We share practical guides for mindful foraging, safe plant identification, and seasonal harvesting, as well as responsible wild camping practices and skills for greater self-sufficiency outdoors. Alongside this hands-on knowledge, we offer quiet reflections and field notes that nurture a deeper connection and care for the land. Our aim is to cultivate balance between ourselves, our communities, and the vibrant natural world that holds us—walking gently, treading lightly, learning to provide for ourselves with respect, 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: Presence and Peace
In the hustle, bustle, and often deafening noise of modern life, a powerful new energy is emerging. It's not truly new, but a gentle, fulfilling return to nature—a global trend encompassing everything from windowsill gardens to self-reliant homesteading. This conscious shift is proven to be a haven for mental health, helping to heal the body and soothe the mind.
We are a small, growing community living this return. Our work is guided by presence rather than pressure: we learn from the land, walking gently, foraging mindfully, and sharing what we find along the way. These simple steps, taken together, are how we restore connection and care for the places we call home.