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Growing a diverse network of young environmental leaders, storytellers and changemakers who reignite a great love for our planet. 🌍🌿👩‍🌾

05/10/2026

Meet Ambassador Laila from Queen’s Park Community School. 🌿

In her own words, Laila shares what it was like to join the Bertha Earth Ambassadors Programme: the challenges she faced, the fears she worked through, and how it changed the way she sees her connection to the natural world. 🌍 💚

25/09/2026

When we think of nature, we might be inclined to picture its beauty: a lush forest, a stunning seascape, a graceful bird.

But as Paddy reminds us, the nature that needs protecting can also be found in grey, muddy and overlooked habitats, where some of our most unusual creatures thrive.

Deptford Creek is a brilliant example. Fish, crabs, egrets, critically endangered European eels and countless other species live alongside a dense urban landscape. It’s an unexpected place, teeming with life, and one that deserves as much attention and protection as the far-off places we more readily associate with natural beauty.

Part of Creekside’s work is helping people notice it. Visitors write private messages to nature on leaves before releasing them into the river. Paddy shares one of his favourite moments from last year: a young person’s message that simply thanked nature for everything it gives us to live.

As we prepare to send a new group of Ambassadors to Creekside for their Nature Connect Day, that’s the habitat, and the story, they’ll get to discover for themselves.

Part 2 of 2. Catch Part 1 to discover the objects the river gave back.

25/06/2026

“I think I have really developed as a person, I have really calmed down, and I speak to people in a kinder way.”

Last month, we joined Maximus for the end-of-year retreat at , where some of his most memorable experiences unfolded. He spent time caring for the horses, learning how to work alongside them. He hiked across the South Downs, foraged for plants, and even witnessed a lamb being born, something he described as spectacular. The lamb was later named Queenie after Queen’s Park Community School, making the experience even more memorable.

Looking back on the year, Maximus spoke proudly about the programme's celebration ceremony at Queens Park Community School and everything it represented. It was a chance to reflect on how far he had come, not just through the activities and experiences, but as a person. He shared how the programme had helped him build new friendships, become calmer, and learn to communicate with others in a kinder way.

06/02/2026

We’re extending the deadline to apply for our Director of Operations role, with updates to the salary and an increased number of working days per week 🌱

This senior leadership position will co-lead the organisation alongside our CEO, shaping how our vision translates into strong systems, supportive culture and sustainable growth.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Operations will help nurture a reflective, values-led organisation. Ensuring our people, safeguarding, finances, data, infrastructure, and spaces are robust, ethical, and aligned with our mission to grow a diverse network of young environmental leaders, storytellers, and changemakers.

At its heart, this role is about balancing warmth and rigour. You’ll anchor our shared vision through thoughtful operational leadership, people-centred culture building and clear, future-focused systems that allow our team and programmes to thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone energised by organisational evolution, who enjoys working in close partnership with a CEO and is excited by the potential for expanded hours and a future COO pathway.

Role highlights:

🗓️ Part-time, permanent role (now 3–4 days per week)
💷 £60,000–£70,000 pro rata, depending on experience (inclusive of 10% London Weighting)
🌿 10% employer pension contribution + optional healthcare/dental after 6 months
🏙️ London-based with flexible hybrid working
✨ Senior leadership role with progression potential

If you bring strong operational and HR leadership experience, and feel inspired by building healthy, values-led organisations that support young people and the planet, we would love to hear from you.

Application deadline (extended): 23:59 Wednesday, 18th February

🔗 Full job description and application details can be found at https://opportunities.berthaearth.com/?source=facebook

28/01/2026

Why do we have Nature Connect Days? 🌱

To help young people connect with nature right in the heart of their community 🏙️ Showing it’s not far away, but something we can find, feel, and protect where we live 🍃.

Our Ambassadors get to step outdoors, slow down, and fully immerse themselves in the wild spaces around them 🌳

This time, we explored Walthamstow Wetlands 🦆, learning about urban conservation, nature’s boost to wellbeing, and small ways to take action 💚

Building a connection with our planet starts by finding our place within it. 🌏

How do you connect with nature where you are? 🌻

27/01/2026

We’re looking for a Director of Operations to co-lead Bertha Earth alongside our CEO.

This is a senior leadership role for someone who understands that strong organisations are built through people, culture and care, as much as through systems and strategy.

At the heart of this role is people and HR leadership. You will oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, professional development, wellbeing and organisational policies, ensuring our people practices are robust, inclusive and genuinely supportive. This is about creating clear structures that help people feel safe, trusted and able to do their best work.

Alongside this, you will lead the operational foundations of the organisation, including safeguarding, compliance, finance, data and infrastructure. Working closely with the CEO, you will help translate vision into sustainable systems that allow Bertha Earth to grow with integrity and care.

This role is well suited to someone excited by organisational growth and evolution, who enjoys working in close partnership with a CEO and who brings both warmth and rigour to leadership.

Role highlights:

🗓️ Part-time, permanent role (3 days per week)
💷 £60,000–£68,000 pro rata, inclusive of London weighting
🏙️ London-based with flexible hybrid working
🌱 Senior leadership role with future progression potential

If you have strong experience in operational and HR leadership, and you are motivated by building healthy, values-led organisations that support young people and the planet, we would love you to take a look.

Application deadline: 23:59, Sunday 1st February

🔗 Full job description and application details can be found on our opportunities hub: https://opportunities.berthaearth.com/

09/12/2025

Bertha Earth x Oasis Academy Enfield x London Wildlife Trust, Walthamstow Wetland 🍂

03/12/2025

Bertha Earth x Pendergast Vale x Creekside Discovery Centre

28/05/2025

Day three of a Bertha Earth retreat is all about challenge.

And this year, our Ambassadors from Reach Academy Feltham took that challenge on at Lower Treginnis farm in St Davids, thanks to our new partnership with . 👨‍🌾

From early morning farmyard tasks to a big afternoon hike along the coast, the day was designed to stretch comfort zones and build resilience.

For some, the challenge was physical, tackling new terrain, pushing through tired legs, and supporting each other to reach the top. For others, it was the quiet challenges: patience, reflection, and stepping into unfamiliar spaces with confidence.

We talked about what challenge means. How it’s different for everyone. And how the moments that feel tough are often the ones that help us grow.🪴

By the time we reached the clifftops and looked out over Ramsey Island, something had shifted. There was a real sense of pride. The group had moved together, supported one another, and taken in the wild beauty around them, learning about seaweed’s role in environmental sustainability and the rich history of the island. 🪨

This was our first visit to a site, and we’re so grateful for their warmth and wisdom. For nearly 50 years, they’ve created spaces where young people can connect to nature, food, farming and themselves in powerful, lasting ways. 💚

Swipe and take a look at some photos from their day! ⬅️

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