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

I hope 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 more-than-human kin. 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 with you here.

About Paid Subscriptions:

I don’t like paywalls so most posts will be shared freely with the exception of some more personal ‘Love Stories’ essays. If you choose to support my work with a paid subscription, I’d be deeply grateful. And as a gift from me, you’ll have access to any online or in person plant walk.🌱

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

I look forward to exploring with you and if you’d like to reach out, or join me for a Rewilding Through Writing course, you can also find me here. There is much to share.

With wild gratitude,

Vanessa