We offer foraging courses, fire quests, nature mentoring, forest school, holiday clubs and more, all with wild exploration at their heart. We also run funded programmes with schools and organisations that promote healing and wellness through nature connection.
Posted on MorriganTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sophie and Leonie are super knowledgable and great guides. I went on their mushroom hunting course towards the end of the season, and it was awesome, so worth it! Would fully recommend.Posted on Bean Cheng (Hamia)Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was instantly hooked after joining Live Wild’s autumn forage day course last year. I later signed up for their year-long course, The Forager’s Journey, as I wanted to dive deeper into the wisdom of the land. I also love the way the course guides you through the seasons, helping you understand how beautifully the ecosystem works throughout the year. This year I’ve learnt so much and truly deepened my relationship with nature. Not only have I gained knowledge, but I’ve also found friendship in a wonderful group of people. We cooked over the fire like a little tribe, using the seasonal foods we’d foraged, and shared the most amazing meals together. We’d sing songs and read poems by the flames, and the campouts were the cosiest and full of lovely memories. The course has changed me in so many ways. I’m far more confident in identifying mushrooms now, and I can’t wait to start foraging again come springtime! Leonie and Sophie are both incredibly talented, caring, and full of wisdom and experience.Posted on Joy CheongTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. At the beginning of this year I had the wonderful privilege of taking part in the year-long Forager’s Journey course, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! Each session was meticulously curated by our expert teachers Sophie and Leonie, who made sure the day out was always packed with fun, knowledge, laughter and delicious wild food. There were so many highlights, including a cozy campout with oracle cards, but a big one was definitely the day out at Hardcastle Crags. We found SO MANY different kinds of mushrooms, and when we laid it all out on the table it was awe-inspiring. We took an afternoon to ID them over cakes and tea, and it was just so much fun. There were so many things I took away from this journey, but one thing I truly treasured was that I was able to meet like-minded individuals who accepted me for who I was and invited me to be a part of the community. So to anyone who is thinking of giving LiveWild’s courses a try - do it!Posted on Milo BrennanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Leonie and Sophie were the perfect hostesses for this really different outing. Their knowledge of foraging and bush-craft really impressed. It was a very educational day. We learned so much. The foraging part of the session brought us many tasty mushrooms, that went into the pan later on. But the bush-craft and cooking sessions were the highlights. We were all put to happy work. Fire lighting with a flint, for the first time in my life, really made my day. It was such a friendly atmosphere. I think everyone felt included. And as an extra bonus, Sophie serenaded us with her lovely voice. I would recommend Live Wild to everyone. Worth every penny.Posted on Lauren DeanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve had the most amazing year! The Forager’s Journey 2025 has completely transformed the way I connect with nature, and the knowledge and confidence I’ve gained are things I’ll carry with me forever. It has genuinely improved my physical and mental wellbeing and given me practical ways to support my health. Leonie and Sophie are the best teachers you could wish for, supportive, inspiring, and so easy to learn from. Getting to know them and the rest of my group has been an absolute joy. I’m sad it’s come to an end, but I’m incredibly grateful for the experience and excited to continue using everything I’ve learned through the seasons. I 100% recommend Live Wild!Posted on Ursula Holden GillTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Mushroom Foraging Course was an excellent introduction into the wonderful world of mushrooms which left me far more confident about how to identify them, when and where, distinguish the edible from the poisonous, practice cooking with them and explore other ways in which I might welcome them into my day to day living. Content was perfectly paced and varied - offering a woodland walk, heaps of novice user-friendly information (although Leonie and Sophie's passion and depth of knowledge was quite awe inspiring), fascinating folklore, ancient fire making, food and drink making and tasting, soulful community and reflection time and take homes. Well worth the money and heartily recommended. I want to book onto the Medicine Mushroom Course next year and build up to the Foragers Journey. Urs, Nutclough.Posted on Jane RobinsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great foraging day with Sophie and Leonie in mid October. They gave us plenty of information (without overloading us) and we found many different plants and mushrooms and learned a lot whilst we were at it. The whole day was great from start to finish and eating what we had all picked - and prepared over an open fire was a fantastic end to the day. Sophie and Leonie are very personable and knowledgeable about their subject and really enthusiastic. Lovely day and highly recommend.Posted on Matty DonaldsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I feel like there's two types of event. One where you pay to show up, passively recieve information and be entertained, then leave. And the other where everyone is actively contributing to the space, creating collaborative knowledge, and a sense of community that lasts beyond the session. This is exactly what they were nurturing here and it was a breath of fresh air (as well as all the actual fresh air!). It was so freaking warm, and so incredibly human and down to earth. The organisers put a lot of care into action, checking access needs before & during the event, offering lifts, sharing pronouns, and ensuring a sliding scale for ticket price. I dont think I've felt so at home so quickly with a group of strangers, and I cant wait to come back. Thanks everyone :)Posted on Amanda McCullochTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I found Live Wild this year and it has been treasure indeed! I have attended a number of sessions led by Leonie, Rachael and Thryn and have learned to make fire, whittle (I made a spoon!), make rope from willow bark and other natural cordage, find and identify more mushrooms than I ever knew existed and learn which I can eat and how to cook them safely. I have taken herbal walks with Ash and learned some of the many ways that nature can boost our health. Within this group I have found friendship and community. I have got muddy, had packed lunches sat around a fire, laughed hard, soaked in nature and learned loads. So grateful for these joy-filled days and for the efforts and expertise that the Live Wild team bring to each session.Posted on Terry HerfieldTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing foraging and other nature activities in a gorgeous location. Nature Queers provides an incredibly welcoming space for people to connect whilst experiencing our beautiful local woodlands.
Monthly Nature Club and the Forager’s Journey are two of our flagship programmes here at Live Wild.
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As old as the hills and as mysterious as the night sky, our connection to the wild world runs deep. Our hunter-gatherer ancestors interacted with nature all the time, relying on it for everything they needed to survive & thrive. From harvesting wild plants and mushrooms to making fire and nonouring natural cycles with ceremonies, these interactions were central to üfe. We have all inherited this legacy of wisdom and ability- it’s in our bones- but in an age of screens, cities and endless information, it can be hard to access
We invite you to rediscover this legacy with us to realise how deeply we can connect, how alive we can feel, how empowered we can be when we give ourselves the space to learn, play and explore.
We live wild by tuning into all of our senses, and to the cycles of nature By awakening mind, body heart and spirit, we get to the places where the magic and wisdom lie.
In a fast changing world where so much of our wild nature is in need of healing, learning to live harmoniously with every part of ourselves and the world is vital it creates healthy minds & bodies, joy resourcefulness and confidence, as well as cooperation, resilience and abundance in our communities
in living wild we are learning not only how to be more fully ourselves, but how to be inspirational ancestors for those humans yet to come.
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