An 8,000 sqm of biodynamic garden situated in Nong Hoi sub-district of Chiang Mai is attended by 9 local growers rotating plant varieties by season. Mingling here are our regular visitors: butterflies and dragonflies. Accommodating here are built-in beehive residence, bug hotel, and several move-in bird nests. We compose most organic matters and make our own fertilizer to nourish our soil to make sure it is rich with microbes and organisms. Solar-powered water sprinkler system supports our water management. As happy farmers who work closely with artisan kitchens and chefs to share expertise and to develop the best varieties that grow well in the farm environment.

Wild Nature’s workers and founders alike reflect the goodwill of entrepreneurs united under the same ideology and shared a vision of a beautiful tomorrow for their homeland. The two sisters, Dara Wongwan and Tubtim Malaiarisoon, founders of Wild Nature can be spotted in their natural habitat: the urban farm or the test kitchen working with family-like local team members. Their leisure are visiting fellow farmers and artisan kitchens, and (if life allows) globetrotting.

“From organic urban farming paired with best agricultural practice produces of Chiang Mai, Wild nature presents inspiring creations that conveniently and creatively add dimension to meals and essentially to support lifestyles. I myself love to reminisce of moments, places, and people, overlapping the presence vibe. Wild Nature does that, matching the love of Chiangmai to personal favorites. I would also like to make supporting sustainable lifestyle and culture of Chiang Mai easy for people who admire these senses of Chiang Mai. That is how all our product creation is based on. Wild Nature is committed to these values to our fans.” – Dara Wongwan, Wild Nature co-founder

Not all heroes wear capes. And for baby birds and injured wild Aves, the helping hands more often than not wear khaki field vests.

When we think of birds we often think of freedom of flight, but life of a bird comes with many threats and a lot of them anthropogenic. Insecticides, trappings, attacks by pets and/or free-roaming cats and dogs, and tropical storm, etc. are but a few examples. Founded in 2019 by four bird lovers; Rungsrit Kanjanavanit, MD, a professor of cardiology and environmental activist, Pitikarn Bumpenpol, DVM, Chan Tosinthiti of Lannabird Club (LBNC), and Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok of Bird Conservation Society of Thailand (BCST), the Lanna Wild Bird Rescue (กองทุนฟื้นฟูนกป่าล้านนา) aims to provide friendly advice to local neighbours, and aid fallen baby birds, and injured wild birds. The effort includes rescue, care, rehabilitation, with the goal of releasing them. They also give talks and educate Lanna youth on the importance of avians in the ecosystem.

Lanna is the local term that encompasses the northern provinces of Thailand including; Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and their vicinity. Lanna is situated on the southernmost tip of Sino-Homalayan zoogeographical range, where its mountains cradle diversity and immigration hotspots for many rare birds. Many species of resident and migratory birds found in Lanna cannot be seen anywhere else in Thailand. But this safe haven is now threatened with habitat loss, pollution, and poaching. And that’s why conservation effort from us is becoming more crucial than ever.

Wildlife aid facilities in Thailand are generally far, and most are concentrated around the capital city of Bangkok. Having one in the local neighborhood no doubt increases the chance to save wild birds and the chance to connect with the Lanna community.