Heal Live: Bath – join us at one of our earliest screenings of Heal the Land, the new film documenting the beginning of nature recovery at Heal Somerset.

Heal the Land is a compelling, inspiring and hopeful film about the transformation of a former intensive dairy farm in Somerset into a thriving new place for nature and people.

This beautiful 25-minute documentary, filmed entirely at the Heal Somerset site during 2024, is a journey of drama, discovery and insight into the start of this rewilding journey. The film features astonishing new arrivals, a remarkable array of wildlife and insightful commentary from experts and the Heal team. Above all, it shows the extraordinary resilience of nature and how quickly wildlife comes back if we give it space and leave it in peace. 

Alongside the screening, we will be joined by some brilliant expert local speakers from within the rewilding and wildlife sectors who have worked with Heal and can offer a deeper insight into the ups and downs of establishing a rewilding site including rewilding principles, innovations, interventions and good practice in the area. 

With England currently one of the most nature-depleted countries on Earth, the challenge to restore biodiversity and kickstart nature recovery has never been more urgent. Come along to find out how rewilding can give back to wildlife and to ourselves as individuals and communities. 

Confirmed speakers for this event include:

• Jan Stannard, Founder and acting CEO, Heal (host)
• Alex Sams, Director of Providence Ecological

Plus more to be announced.

Jan Stannard is a Co-founder and Chair of Trustees of the national rewilding charity Heal, which launched in March 2020 to raise money to buy land in England for nature recovery, climate change action and wellbeing. Jan moved into the charity sector after 40 years’ experience in business, having served on company boards in the strategic communications and digital marketing sectors. She first became active in campaigning for wildlife in 2015 when she set up a local swift group, which has since organised the installation of hundreds of swift boxes. She also oversaw the largest ever amphibian ladder project in England in 2018, helping to stop migrating toads from drowning in road drains. She has a BA in Geography and a first-class honours degree in Psychology, and while studying for the latter, qualified as an executive coach and trained as a resilience specialist.

This will be an engaging, warm and informative evening full of stories of hope and positive change, so will be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in nature and wildlife, from rewilding and wildlife experts and professionals, students and campaigners to young people, landowners and anyone who is interested in finding out more about the principles of rewilding. There will be the chance for everyone attending to contribute, challenge and question, to deepen the conversation.

Travel

At Heal, we actively encourage and support sustainable travel. When travelling to our events, we invite you to consider more eco-friendly options such as walking, cycling, using public transport (buses and trains) or car sharing. However, we understand that these alternatives may not always be feasible and appreciate your consideration.

Thank you to The Curious Network for supporting this event.

The Curious Network creates surprising places and manages vibrant communities across the UK. Using careful design to regenerate each unloved space into a unique place that wears its heritage proudly on its sleeve. This provides a sense of belonging and connection through considered building design, building long-term relationships, and holding events. This network is also open to businesses beyond our buildings through our virtual TCN Membership. Which provides access to the talent, growth, connections, and community that help businesses and their employees thrive, wherever they're located.