After a concerted effort among the congregation and PCC, Woodnesborough Church has achieved a Bronze Eco Church award. The overall aim of the Eco Church award scheme is to celebrate the ways that church communities have been engaging with caring for the earth as a key part of our Christian faith.
The categories assessed in the survey for the award are Worship and Teaching, Buildings, Land, Community and Global Engagement and Lifestyle. We achieved a gold level in 2 categories, silver in 2 categories and bronze in one category. We are now working towards achieving our Silver award.
Some of the things we are doing across our church land to encourage bees and pollinators include:Planting of plants that attract insects such aslavender and other herbs, sowing of wildflowerseeds and sunflower seeds as well as planting ofblossom bearing trees including fruit bearing trees.
Allowing the natural propagation of plantsincluding nettles.
The use of ceramic plant pots to try andencourage solitary bees to form nests inside.
We aim to promote as much bio-diversity as possible. If you are passing please feel free to wander around the grounds to enjoy the calmingatmosphere.
To find out more about Eco Church please visit the Eco Church website ecochurch.arocha.org.uk/