Unleash Your Wild Potential with Wild Edge
At Wild Edge, we offer a range of immersive experiences, expert consultations, and practical courses designed to help individuals, families, and landowners reconnect with nature. Whether you're looking to learn the ancient art of foraging, manage your land for biodiversity, or find a wild adventure that suits your lifestyle, we’ve got you covered.
Foraging & Wild Food Courses: Discover the edible landscape around you
Our foraging courses teach you how to safely identify, harvest, and prepare wild foods throughout the seasons. Led by Vix Hill-Ryder, these courses are filled with expert knowledge, quick wit, and plenty of laughs—making wild food learning accessible and fun for everyone.
Imagine this: You're strolling through a sun-dappled woodland, Vix by your side, pointing out hidden treasures you never knew existed. You learn to identify edible plants, create delicious meals, and feel a newfound confidence in your connection to nature.
Courses Available: Coastal & Seaweed Foraging, Woodland & Hedgerow Foraging, Seasonal Wild Feasts
What You'll Learn
How to safely identify edible and medicinal plants
Sustainable foraging practices that protect the land
Wild food recipes, from gourmet feasts to daily easy meal ideas
The seasonal rhythms of wild food and how to integrate them into your diet
Private Foraging Walks: Explore the wild, feast on nature, and learn the art of sustainable foraging
Join Vix for a private, tailor-made foraging experience in woodlands, hedgerows, coastlines, or your own chosen location. Discover how to safely identify edible and medicinal plants, learn how to incorporate wild ingredients into everyday cooking, and experience a hands-on, sensory-rich connection to the land.
Imagine this: You and your team (or loved ones), laughing and learning together, creating memories that will last a lifetime. You're connecting with nature in a meaningful way, guided by Vix's expertise and infectious enthusiasm.
Where? Private bookings are available across the Rame Peninsula, with specific locations tailored to your needs. At request, there is scope to broaden locations within Plymouth.
Pricing: Minimum Booking Fee: £210 (covers up to 6 people). Additional Participants: £35 per person (no maximum group size)
WHAT's INCLUDED
Guided foraging walk in your chosen setting
Plant identification & sustainable harvesting techniques
Tasting & discussion of wild food uses
Optional: Outdoor cooking & wild food preparation session (subject to location & group size)
Botanical Consultation & Wild Edge Management: Bring wild spaces to life
We work with individuals, landowners, and community groups to provide expert guidance on managing wild spaces. Whether you want to transform a small garden into a biodiversity hotspot or restore hedgerows, verges, and green spaces, we offer tailored advice and practical strategies.
Imagine this: You're looking out over your land, once barren and uninspired. Now, it's a thriving ecosystem, buzzing with life, thanks to Vix's expert guidance. You've created a space that nourishes both people and wildlife.
Available Services: Private Consultation, Community & Landowner Workshops, Green Space Restoration Plans
What We Offer
Strategies for increasing biodiversity and supporting native plants
Guidance on foraging-friendly landscapes and wild medicine gardens
Management of hedgerows, wild edges, and green corridors for food, medicine, and wildlife
Hands-on workshops for individuals and communities
Land Consultation & Sustainable Design: Transform your land into a thriving ecosystem
Our land consultation services help you plan, design, and manage your land to benefit biodiversity, wildlife, and sustainable food production. Whether you're a small-scale grower, landowner, or just someone who wants to rewild their garden, we offer practical, no-nonsense advice to help you get the most out of your space.
Imagine this: You're part of a movement, transforming landscapes into thriving ecosystems. Your land is a beacon of sustainability, your garden is a haven for pollinators, your soil is healthy and thriving, and you're living in harmony with nature - inspiring others to follow your lead, thanks to Vix's guidance.
Services Available: Land Assessments, Rewilding Plans, Edible Landscape Design, Biodiversity Planning, Water & Resource Management
What We Offer
Native plant selection for food, medicine, and wildlife
Wild food landscapes and regenerative gardening practices
Designing pollinator-friendly gardens and edible ecosystems
Water conservation, soil health, and sustainable land use
Menopause, Neurodiversity & Wild Therapy Courses: Embracing change, identity, and resilience through the wild.
Created from Vix Hill-Ryder’s own personal journey, these courses offer a unique space for women navigating menopause and individuals within the neurodiverse spectrum. With a deep understanding of how the neurodivergent brain learns and experiences the world, Vix integrates wild adventures, plant medicine, and laughter-filled resilience-building into these transformative experiences.
Imagine this: You're surrounded by a supportive community, sharing stories, laughter, and tears. You're discovering the power of nature to heal and empower, guided by Vix's wisdom and compassion.
Courses Available: Wild Women’s Menopause Retreat, Neurodiverse Nature Connection, Wild Therapy in Motion
What YOU'LL GAIN
Practical tools for navigating menopause using wild foods & herbal medicine
A supportive, open space that challenges stereotypes & embraces individuality
Neurodivergent-friendly learning methods that cater to all processing styles
How outdoor adventures can be a therapeutic tool for neurodiversity
Collaborations, Festival & Event Bookings:
Subject to availability - Vix is available for interviews, collaborations, festival appearances, speaking engagements, workshops at events, and private events.
Whether it’s a wild food demonstration, a nature-inspired talk, or a hands-on workshop, she brings a high-energy, engaging, and often hilarious approach that makes learning about the wild both entertaining and unforgettable.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Sustainable Foraging & Wild Food
Speaking Biodiversity & Nature Conservation
Traditional Plant Knowledge & Herbal Remedies
Coastal & Estuary Foraging
Foraging with Menopause & NeUrodiversity
Why Choose Wild Edge
At Wild Edge, we believe that responsible foraging helps us reconnect with nature, nourish our bodies, and protect the planet. By foraging mindfully and ethically, we can ensure that wild food remains available for generations to come - supporting both human communities and the natural world.
Expert Knowledge, Delivered with Fun & Flair
Vix is an unapologetically bold, hilarious, and deeply knowledgeable teacher, making the acquisition of wild skills both exciting and remarkably accessible to all.
Hands-On, Immersive Learning & Connection
Forget boring lectures - our courses are all about doing, experiencing, and forging a profound connection with the natural world through immersive activities.
Sustainability & Regeneration at the Core
We teach practical, ethical, and sustainable ways to interact with the land, fostering a deep commitment to its regeneration and long-term health.
Neurodiverse & Inclusive Teaching Methods
Vix, being autistic herself and raising an autistic child, deeply understands how different minds learn, tailoring her teaching methods to be inclusive and supportive of all.
A Wild Space Where Everyone Truly Belongs
Whether you’re a foraging first-timer, a seasoned landowner seeking guidance, or a woman navigating menopause on her own terms, Wild Edge warmly offers a judgment-free, joy-filled experience for all.