Exciting Times!
We are currently doing a big update to our website that may take some time. We aim to keep everything live and functional as we do this but there may be a few hiccups along the way. If you are struggling to find what you are looking for, please contact us via our contact form or directly by emailing admin@projectwildcic.com
Our Mission
At Project: WILD C.I.C., we help people build real, lasting connections with the nature on their doorstep, inspiring wonder, fostering wellbeing, and providing the skills and knowledge to empower individuals and communities to actively care for the natural world.
Our Impact in Numbers
people reached through our workshops and activities
workshops, training sessions and activities delivered
%
of attendees felt mentally healthier after just one wellbeing day
%
of pupils on our “Schools Go WILD!” programme said they loved it!
Figures accurate to end of June 2026.
Want to book a session or work with us? Get in touch today!
What’s WILD and happening?
We are hiring!
Project: WILD is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced outdoor educator to join our team as the new Lead Bushcraft Facilitator. If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of our close knit but growing team of passionate nature lovers, click the link below to find out more and apply.
Come to a FREE community day!
Our team of nature nuts are running a series of FREE community activity days at various locations throughout the year. Next up is a nature day at Plantlife’s Three Hagges Woodmeadow, off the A19 south of York. We’ll be there running Snake Safari’s, Pond Dipping and Eco-Warrior activities. You must book on to attend and bookings are handled through Plantlife’s Eventbrite which you can access from clickable links at the flyer attached below.
New Free Men’s Bushcraft Wellbeing Sessions – ‘Common Ground’
Building on the success of last year’s bushcraft wellbeing sessions (where 97% of participants said they felt mentally healthier after attending), our new Men’s Bushcraft Wellbeing Sessions are underway!
Common Ground’ is one of 23 new men’s mental health projects, supported by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and funded by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.
These free sessions are open to men (or anyone who identifies as a man) aged 18+, living in York or North Yorkshire, who experience either a diagnosed or undiagnosed mental health condition, including stress, anxiety, loneliness or low mood.
Led by experienced bushcraft practitioner Nick from Project: WILD C.I.C., the sessions run from 10am to 4pm and provide a friendly, inclusive space to connect with nature, take part in mindful activities and team challenges, learn new skills such as foraging and fire lighting, and cook over an open fire. The impact of these sessions is already clear, with all participants so far reporting an improvement in mood.
“I just love the whole package personally. Meeting new people while doing activities is great!” – Common Ground participant.
Places are available on the following sessions:
Friday 31st July 2026 (Three Hagges Woodmeadow, Escrick, near York/Selby, YO19 6EE)
Tuesday 4th August 2026 (Carlton Lodge, Thirsk, YO7 4NJ)
Thursday 3rd September 2026 (Cober Hill, Cloughton, Scarborough, YO13 0AR)
Click below to Sign Up or refer someone.
Travel and mileage expenses can be reimbursed for those for whom it would not otherwise be possible to attend.
“Absolutely brilliant. Really engaging delivery of sessions and also assemblies. Our students have really benefitted from this. We would love to do more work with you!”
David Sladen
Head of Geography, Barlby High School