PRINCIPLES OF REWILDING
Rewilding Learning Day
Join ecologist and rewilding consultant, Ellie Corsie, for an informative and inspiring introduction to the principles of ecological restoration, or rewilding.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Over recent years, the rewilding movement in Scotland has gathered real momentum. There are now hundreds of projects all over Scotland putting rewilding principles into action. They include large estates, farms, crofts, community landholdings and even parks and cemeteries.
But what does rewilding actually mean? To us it means the mass recovery of the living systems on which we all depend. Rewilding means restoring and protecting vast areas of land and water – where nature is free to direct the ebb and flow of life. Rewilding means giving space back to wildlife and allowing natural processes to shape whole ecosystems so that they work in all their colourful complexity.
Rewilding is also about the way we think. It’s about understanding that we are one species among many, bound together in an intricate web of life that ties us to the atmosphere, the weather, the tide, the soils, the freshwater, the oceans, and all living creatures on the planet.
Scotland is ranked as one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world and although the power of nature to heal itself is extraordinary - it is not unlimited. Rewilding provides a practical pathway to address the climate and nature emergencies, and to renew our fractured relationship with the natural world. It is a pathway of hope.
This Learning Day will cover:
- The ecological concepts that underpin rewilding
- The history of the word rewilding
- Our nine principles of rewilding
- Why rewilding matters to people
- Barriers to rewilding
- An opportunity to put your new found knowledge into practice with an outdoor rewilding workshop at Rewilding Denmarkfield.
This Learning Day is for you if:
- you are a student, graduate or interested in pursuing a career within the rewilding/nature restoration sector.
- you are a landowner or land manager interested in learning the rewilding basics.
DATES
| DATES | GUIDE | STATUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DATES: 10 Apr 2026 | GUIDES: Ellie Corsie | STATUS: Open | BOOK NOW |
PRICE
£95
PRICE INCLUDES
- Tea/coffee/biscuits on arrival
- All presentations and take-home resources
- Certification for course attendance
PRICE EXCLUDES
- Travel to/from the course
- Lunch (please bring a packed lunch)
- Personal expenses
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Timings
Arrival from 9.30am for tea/coffee/biscuits, for a 10am start. The day will wrap up around 4pm.
How do I get there?
The venue (Denmarkfield) is a short distance from the centre of Perth.
The site is located down a private access road that is also a core path, well-used by walkers and active commuters, with no public parking provision. We encourage travelling to the site where possible by active travel or public transport. If driving and parking in the nearby village of Luncarty, we request considerate parking that does not impede residential use.
What size are your groups?
Our Learning Days are for groups of up to 15 participants.
Read our FAQ's for more info
Venue
The Learning Day will be run from Rewilding Denmarkfield, a 91 acre site overlooking the river Tay just north of Perth. Until recently, it operated as a conventional arable farm, but the encroachment of urban infrastructure and housing developments in the area has prompted the owners to pursue a wilder, more nature-centric approach – one that will benefit both people and wildlife. A dedicated rewilding team has been appointed to oversee the transition.
