We're all going on a bug hunt!

Here in the acnb Benefice we are blessed with such beautiful church yards, so how about an opportunity to take a more detailed look? On Friday 13th June, 4.30- 6.30pm do come and join us at St Denys, Chilworth, for the Churches Count on Nature, an annual scheme where people visit churchyards and record the plant and animal species they encounter.

Simple refreshments will be provided, so bring the whole family and come and get involved in our nature count and bug hunt.

In the last four years, over 1625 counting events have taken place across churches in England and Wales, with over 30,000 people involved! More than 43,021 wildlife records were submitted to Caring for God’s Acre, and 3,021 species were recorded. The data will be used to determine where different species are located in the country. This can aid churches of all denominations in increasing biodiversity on their land for the enrichment of the environment and local communities.

Previously different churches from the Benefice have been involved, so we are already part of these wonderful statistics.