Reviews from Past Legacy Wilderness Academy Programs...

Lyssa McPherson

"I am extremely impressed with the quality of this course and its creator, Matthew. I have been in higher education for over 10 years and have had extensive experience in course work related to plant identification, ecosystem management and outdoor recreation adventures. This course has reignited my enthusiasm in returning to my 'roots' of exploring the wilderness and deepening my love of the amazing plant community here in the Sonoran Desert."

Tiffany Rubio

"This was the only course I found that covered foraging and herbs in this much detail, and the only one in the Sonoran Desert area that was online. It has been amazing and very enjoyable to learn about the edible and medicinal uses of the herbs, as well as how to preserve them. I'm also looking forward to learning how to cultivate these plants in your garden."

Kara Jensen

"Great course, Matthew shows great photos and give detailed descriptions when identifying plants and how to differentiate similar plants. It's also cool how he will share where he has found what." 

Mark Hofgard

"This course is a must-have for Sonoran desert dwellers. I am an avid hiker and I connect with nature on a daily basis. But I had no idea what to eat, how to identify it, what considerations must be addressed before eating, and what really grows in this environment. This course is ideally suited for those wanting to learn about eating healthy from the desert. I highly recommend Mathew's courses and writings for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of the wonderful place that we live."

Missy Hudson

"I recently moved to Phoenix and was searching for an experience to better connect me with my new home. Sonoran Desert Foraging is a very meticulously designed course that has given me a whole new hobby that I never knew existed. I love being able to identify amazing nutritious local foods that I wouldn’t have recognized on my own (and didn’t realize how much variety a desert could provide!). Matthew is definitely an expert, yet takes great care to avoid presenting himself as a guru like leaders of some other courses/webinars are prone to do. He is also very forthcoming with providing links to additional resources from other foragers and plant experts. I would recommend this course for anybody who lives in the Sonoran region and is interested in wellness for both the self and the environment."

Jeremy Werner

"Matthew is the real deal and passionate about his work which shows in his courses and involvement. Very well prepared course with great resources. I am very thankful I invested in this course."

Who Is This Program For?

🌵People who love the outdoors and are eager to learn how to harvest the edible plants of Southern Arizona! Do you have a deep curiosity and fascination with the outside world? Maybe you’ve foraged a little before and now you’re hooked! Or maybe you’re brand new to the desert and want to learn which plants to look out for on your next hike… 

If you want to sharpen your identification skills, add new edibles to your repertoire, and learn even more about the plants you’re already familiar with, this program is for you!

🌵People who want to homestead, produce their own food, or learn the useful plants growing on their land. Do you dream of living off-grid and having your own self-sustaining food system? Wild Food University will demystify the process of designing a rainwater harvesting system, selecting and planting the right food trees for your property, and using the edible and medicinal plants already growing on your site.

After this program you’ll have the confidence to develop a realistic plan of action for your project using proven design strategies, and you’ll have clarity on the whole step-by-step design process from start to finish(trust me, it’s not as hard as you think).

🌵People interested in herbal medicine. A lot of people who join my program are interested in herbs, from homeschool moms who want to make home remedies with their kids, to aspiring herbalists, or people who simply like the idea of harvesting what nature provides and doing things themselves. This course can help you get started crafting your own medicine right from nature. No pharmacy needed.

🌵People who want to connect with nature in a practical, hands-on way and learn what resources the unique Sonoran Desert biome can provide. 

Venezuela's most famous explorer Charles Brewer-Carias once remarked that “The jungle is like a huge supermarket… but, a supermarket with Chinese signs…and if you don’t read Chinese in the Chinese supermarket, you are lost…”

The Sonoran Desert is similar in its own way. It’s like your own personal farmer’s market and health food store mixed into one, but to shop there you have to learn how to read the signs. That’s exactly what Wild Food University will help you do: Learn about the rich natural history of Southern Arizona while having fun out in nature! And it’s perfect for visual learners!

Practical Knowledge To Help You Forage for Wild Plants, Grow Your Own Food, and Craft Your Own Medicine

✅ 26+ Live Workshops Taught Every Other Week Throughout the Year of 2024 ($975 Value)

✅ Sonoran Desert Foraging Course (Including My Food Forest Design Mini-Course) ($249 Value)

✅ Sonoran Desert Foraging Ebook ($27 Value)

✅ 1-on-1 Access to the Instructor + Members-Only Community ($350 Yearly Value)

 Total Value: $1600

Get It All For $30/month

Worried you won't like it? Let me prove it to you. I'll give you your first 14 days completely free! If you change your mind, canceling is quick and easy.

Tyler Heald ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Matthew's expertise is invaluable in this niche world of Sonoran Desert foraging! I was delighted by the wealth of resources and knowledge shared along with his kind and responsive demeanor and clear passion for the subject matter. 5 Stars!"

Stacy Stepp ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This class is like no other! The instructor, Matthew Hunter, is very knowledgeable about the plants he is teaching, and it's quite obvious that he desires for each and every student to leave his class with the same knowledge that he has."

My Risk-Free Guarantee: If You Decide You Don't Like The Program, It's Easy to Cancel. You Can Even Keep My 152 Page Ebook Just For Trying It Out!

After reading this page you’re probably wondering, “Is it difficult to cancel if I don’t like the program?” The answer is absolutely not. It’s quick and easy to cancel your subscription, and you can do it any time. 

Even if you lose track of time and forget to cancel, I’ll give you a whole week after your last payment to reach out to me and ask for a refund.

That ensures that you’re paying because you actually want to keep learning, not because you lost track of time and forgot to cancel. Also, if you’re having trouble canceling, I make it easy to reach out to me via email, call, or text, so there’s no risk whatsoever!

I’m so sure you’ll enjoy this program that even if you cancel during your 14-day free trial period, you can still keep my downloadable Sonoran Desert Foraging ebook!