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I mentioned in January how the Bat Conservation Trust, the Church of England, Natural England, Churches Conservation Trust and Historic England have come together to offer places of worship in England the opportunity to apply for the new Living Alongside Bats in...

Wild daffodils offer sweet nectar and nutritious pollen. But many modern varieties have little or no nectar and pollen. Over time, selective breeding for aesthetics has altered the features or the wild daffodil or narcissus. Plant breeders have produced thousands of...

For most bumblebee species, winter is a time for hibernation. Queens can be expected to spend about half of their life in hibernation! But for the Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris), winter can be as busy a time as the rest of the year. In the warmer parts of...

The CAN Bill has been adjourned to 11 July. The provisions of the Climate and Nature Bill itself were - and are - the best path to climate resilience and nature recovery. DESNZ Secretary of State, Ed Miliband, said via a video (after the debate), he has promised to...

The Bat Conservation Trust, the Church of England, Natural England, Churches Conservation Trust and Historic England have come together to offer places of worship in England the opportunity to apply for the new Living Alongside Bats in Churches Grant Fund. This is a...

This is a golden opportunity - the Bill is the only proposed legislation before the UK Parliament that ensures a comprehensive and joined-up approach to the climate emergency and nature crisis. The Climate and Nature Bill heads for its Second Reading on 24 January...

“It’s fun, free and will only take an hour, whenever it suits you, from Friday 24 – Sunday 26 January.” RSPB The RSPB report that House Sparrows are down by 60%  compared to the first Birdwatch in 1979. In fact, we’ve lost 38 million birds from UK skies in the last 60...

5 tips for easing plastic out of your wardrobe Natural fibres Choose clothing made from biodegradable organic cotton, linen, hemp, or wool, which can return to the earth. Buy vintage Vintage clothes tend to contain fewer synthetic fibres as older clothes were...

In the last year, the fashion industry contributed as much as 97 million tonnes of waste to landfill. DIRT is a charity working globally to turn fashion into a  climate solution. DIRT state that “Just like food, clothes can grow out of the earth and return to it, in a...

It’s estimated that nearly 70 % of all clothing contains plastic in some form, with polyester being the most common. Its tiny particles wash out of our clothes in our washing machines and end up in the ocean. Plastic is bad for the planet & bad for us. It doesn’t...

Congratuations to the children from Barrow CEVC Primary School’s Advocates Club with their Blue Peter Eco Badges. Our actions make a difference risbyecochurch@gmail.com Barrow Benefice ECO ChurchRISBY ECO CHURCH ENVIRONMENT OFFICER

Clover seeds should be sown in early spring or early autumn when the soil is warm and damp for germination. Step-by-step guide: PreparationRemove any stones and weeds. Mow the existing grass as short as possible. This helps your clover seeds make good contact with the...

The charity Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN) work on the principle of prevention, rather than cure. Using toxic chemicals kills not only the pest, but creates health hazards for the beneficial wildlife that play a part in controlling the pests in your garden. Here...

For the past three weeks we have talked about pesticides, climate change, and farming. I recently read an article about robots weeding acres of land in Kansas. So, anything is possible. Now we are moving onto our own gardens. The charity Pesticide Action Network UK...

Last week we examined the vicious cycle of pesticide use and intensifying climate change. This week we look at Agroecology - sustainable farming that works with nature. Agroecology promotes farming practices that; Mitigate climate change - reducing emissions,...

DRAGONFLIES AND DAMSELFLIES FOR BEGINNERS Saturday 27 July 10.30am – 12 noon or 1.30pm - 3pm If you don’t know your Large Red Damselflies from your Ruddy Darters, this event is for you. Book on to a walk with expert guide, David Chandler. Booking is essential as...

Plastic Free July is a key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation in Australia. Their vision is a world free of plastic waste. Millions of people across the globe take part every year, with many committing to reducing plastic pollution beyond the month of July. So,...