Welcome, I’m happy you’ve landed here.

My intention is to remind you of your inherent connection to nature. Not as something separate, but as yourself.

As an herbalist, naturalist and outdoor educator, I write about the healing power of plants, foraging local medicine and relationship with our wild neighbors. As an author, artist and animal, I write about trusting creative instincts and surrendering to the power of pleasure.

My teaching and work experience spans herbalism, competitive boxing, nature connection, writing, and visual art. Practices that have helped me heal, peel back layers of conditioning and embrace my animal nature. I share many of these practices, including writing prompts, with you here.

About Paid Subscriptions:

I’m not a fan of paywalls so most posts will be shared freely. If you choose to support my work with a paid subscription, I’d be deeply grateful. As a gift, you’ll have access to online plant walks and discounts to workshops offered through my website. 🌱

You’ll also be supporting initiatives at Mount Owen Forest Sanctuary, a 268+ refuge for plants, wildlife and people that my partner and I now steward. We’ve planted many native, endangered plant species and hope to plant more who are absent.

I look forward to exploring with you and if you’d like to reach out, you can also find me here. There is much to share.

With wild gratitude,

Vanessa

Here are a few short essays to give you a sense of what you’ll find here:
We can always begin again, Winter 2025
Wild Rituals, Spring 2024
Summer Wanes, Summer 2024
Writing For Pleasure, Autumn 2023