The 11th Dilmah Global Family Conference participants visited the One Earth Centre in Moratuwa yesterday touring the open-air Butterfly Garden home to 70 native butterfly species and the Arboretum housing 300 tree species.
To give everyone a full and hands-on experience, we split into smaller groups and guided them through key spaces cared for by the MJF Charitable Foundation, and Dilmah Conservation: the Urban Arboretum, Butterfly Garden, Heritage Centre, and Organic Garden. The energy was high and the curiosity even higher — each group eager to explore every corner.
These short 20-minute walks were more than just scenic strolls. They were a chance to pause, take in the space, and see the quiet, thoughtful work happening all around.
Questions sparked curiosity — from butterfly species flitting through the garden, to the range of trees in the arboretum, to planting techniques in the organic garden. Our guests witnessed how nature, when nurtured, gives back in so many ways. The conversations that followed were just as rich — connecting biodiversity, human wellbeing, and sustainability in a meaningful way.
Out of the many events lined up during the week-long conference, this visit sure stands out.
It’s reminder to us all that each member of the Dilmah family plays a part in something bigger, a shared mission to protect nature and uplift people. Because at the end of the day, we’re not just a tea company. We’re a family with purpose.
The 11th Dilmah Global Family Conference commenced on the 6th of May 2025 — a day of deep significance for all of us, as we celebrate the birth anniversary of our Founder, Merrill J. Fernando, marked as Kindness Day – a day to reflect on the values he championed: kindness to people, kindness to the planet.
