Posts by PapayaStudio
Introducing the estate team
Rewilding may be a self-sustaining process, but it still requires a team to ensure everything is growing correctly. Introducing the Estate Team: the backbone of Belmont and the ones physically changing its roots. Let’s learn more about the Estate Team and their roles by hearing from Luke, our Estate and Nature Recovery Manager, as well…
Read MoreNature Notes: November
Welcome to the November edition of Nature Notes, our monthly newsletter celebrating the people, places, and projects of Belmont. November has provided a contrasting mosaic of weather. From rain falling along with leaves, clear blue skies suddenly filled with dense shrouds of clouds, we’ve had dark days and golden rays. This month has also had a ‘supermoon’,…
Read MoreNature Notes: October
Welcome to the October edition of Nature Notes, our monthly newsletter celebrating the people, places, and projects of Belmont. October is a beautiful month at the Estate. From the growing golden tint of the leaves to their twirling dance from branch to the ground, the change of seasons can be seen everywhere. Nature is giving one…
Read MoreMeet the team: Julie
Our next spotlight for Meet the Team is shining on Julie, our Senior Nature Connection Facilitator. Julie has been at Belmont for over two years, helping thousands of people reconnect with the natural world through her compassion and guidance. Interested in organic farming, nature writing and an excellent baker, let’s learn more about Julie. What…
Read MoreNature Notes: September
Welcome to the September edition of Nature Notes, our monthly newsletter celebrating the people, places, and projects of Belmont. September blew Autumn in with gusts of wind and torrents of rain. While this weather may not be ideal for sunbathing or drying laundry outside, part of reigniting our connection to nature is removing bias around what…
Read MoreNature Connection Walkthrough
A healthy ecosystem is a priority for Belmont, the underlying soil for everything that is grown on top. Part of this nourishment and protection stems from appreciating and caring for the natural world; but this admiration cannot happen without a primary understanding. So, Belmont started the Nature Connection programme in 2021, a unique approach encouraging…
Read MoreMeet the team: Eric
Continuing with our Meet the Team series is Eric, our Director of Natural Capital and Ecology. A lover of ecology, Finish composers and blackberries, let’s hear more about his journey to Belmont and his role here. CAN YOU TELL US A BIT MORE ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND? HOW DID YOUR JOURNEY TO BELMONT BEGIN? The tying…
Read MoreMeet the team: Wil
Next up in our meet the team series is Wil, our Business Development Representative, passionate about rewilding, people, and naturally, Gandalf. Wil’s place here at Belmont is a combination of two very different paths, working in sales and in conservation. Let’s hear how this natural evolution happened. Can you tell us a bit about your…
Read MoreJump Group collaborates with Belmont
We are overjoyed to announce that the Jump Group will be joining the Belmont Partnership! After meeting at PurposeFest, Jump and Belmont realised their shared affinity for climate, nature and community, values integral to the Belmont Partnership. They join other businesses that are unanimously invested in restoring nature, tackling the climate crisis, and incorporating…
Read MoreMindfulness and Forest Bathing – Shinrin-yoku
Modern life is hectic: our brains and senses are being constantly ambushed by blue lights and fluorescents, the pinging and ringing of mobile phones. The never-ending to-do list racing through our heads like the cars rushing through crowded streets, accompanied by the perfume of smoke. We can’t keep up. The British government declared that one…
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