Self-Sufficiency City Day

Welcome to our new Self-Sufficiency Day full of talks and practical workshops to help you upskill to downshift...

Whether you want to future-proof your family against shortages or learn some skills to help you lead The Good Life, there are many reasons to become more Self-Sufficient.

Make, grow and forage your household essentials, become self-sufficient in health, food, light, heat and more.

Join Wild Harvest School in Spring 2026, as we bring traditional rural skills to the city centre.

• Come for a day of talks and supporting workshops that will include...
• Permaculture - Growing Sustainably
• How to make Light
• How To Make Natural Toiletries
• Wild Medicines
• Wild Food Foraging
• Growing/Harvesting/Preparing Willow for Fuel and WeavingPractical sessions will include five or six from...*
• Making a base map of your growing space, whether you have a balcony or an acre garden together we will make it more efficient.
• Rag Rugging - make a sample square so you know how to do it again at home and turn all your old clothes into cosy rugs.
• Toothpaste Making
• Beeswax Candle making to accompany the talk about alternative fuels and wicks that can be used to create light.
• Have a go at weaving willow: a communal fence or mini baskets.
• Butter Making

Our Self-Sufficiency in the City Day is held at Spark, York.

More details at: https://www.wildharvest.org/products/self-sufficiency-day-york-city