In this two-day farm-based training led by Caroline Grindrod, you will learn the principles of regeneration.

We cover how to assess the condition of your land and learn how to apply natural processes as tools to increase primary productivity, improve soil health, resilience to drought or flood and enhance biodiversity.
This training is an essential starting point if you would like to adopt the Wilderculture Approach on your farm, estate, rewilding or conservation project.

The farm-based course will be preceded by a self-led, online, multimedia interactive learning tool. The online content will take approximately 6 hours to complete.

In the course, we will cover the following;

Day 1
Enhancing elemental conditions for increased productivity and ‘life’ – the water cycle, mineral cycle, airflow and photosynthesis.
What is ‘whole system function’, and how do we leverage it for maximising biodiversity, building soil health, increasing primary production and to reduce inputs?
The soil system, the plant system, the animal system and the ecosystem.

Day 2
Humans as keystone species – consciously managing towards complex, resilient systems.
Why context matters – considering your unique social, environmental and economic situation.
Natural processes as tools.
Practices for regeneration – an introduction to regenerative grazing.

The training is held at Wilder Gowbarrow in the stunning Lake District, among England’s finest scenery. Gowbarrow Hall farm has a brand new training facility in a converted traditional barn with a view of Ullswater.
The two-day event will include classroom time as well as practical sessions on the land, so wet weather gear and boots will be necessary.
Refreshments and a locally sourced Cumbrian lunch will be provided.