Meet the Team: Our Passion for Wild Food and Nature
Our passion is to inspire people to discover the possibilities of wild food and the joy of self-sufficiency. We aim to provide clear, easy, and practical ways to make nature's wellbeing a part of daily life—taking small steps that lead to a great impact.
Villinä Keräilyyn is a journey close to our hearts, where we combine our individual strengths, professional expertise, and shared passion to create something truly meaningful.
Linda's love for nature was sparked during childhood mushroom foraging trips and remains a powerful force in her daily life today. She has extensive experience in gathering and using wild food, gained through both years of practice and formal studies. With a Master's degree in Social Services, strengthening the wellbeing of individuals and communities is her true calling. Her long career in teaching and group facilitation provides a solid foundation for guiding and encouraging others to confidently step into the world of wild food.
Linda also has specialized expertise in working with children and families, ensuring an engaging and safe approach that makes discovering nature a memorable experience for all ages.
Jukka's relationship with food and the outdoors began in the backyards of his childhood. In a small village, the forest started right at the back door, offering an endless playground and a landscape for discovery. His passion for cooking was ignited in the heart of the home: watching and helping his father and grandmother in the kitchen, and joining the family on foraging trips.
While nature has always been a constant presence, the true spark for wild herbs was lit through his work. While working at Restaurant Lonna in the Helsinki archipelago, Jukka realized the immense potential of the local environment. He saw firsthand how versatile wild plants can be and how many incredible ingredients are waiting right beneath our feet.
With over ten years of experience in Helsinki's diverse restaurant scene, Jukka now works as a Private Chef. His goal is to strip away the unnecessary stiffness often associated with cooking. He wants to inspire people to try new things and trust their own palate. To Jukka, recipes are merely rough guides—what matters most is the joy of doing, a sense of adventure, and making food that feels like your own.
Responsibility and safety are at the core of everything we do
Our path to wild food has been paved by passionate dedication, countless courses, and thousands of hours in the field – we approach nature's bounty with professional precision. To us, wild food is more than just an ingredient; it is a mission. We combine strong pedagogical expertise with years of restaurant industry experience to ensure every service is both safe and inspiring. We share our best, field-tested tips to help you successfully bring wild food into your own kitchen and daily life. Welcome to learn and deepen your connection with nature – safely, enthusiastically, and with respect for the environment!