ECO CHURCH NEWS
Have you noticed how few butterflies
and bees and other insects there are
around this year? This is part of a
general trend of bio-diversity decline. A combination of
terrible and changeable weather at the start of the year,
more building of roads and houses, large population
increase, intense farming practices, and polluted
watercourses has combined to put pressure on wildlife
in Britain, like never before. The decline of insects is
worrying, as birds, plants and ultimately us, depend on them.
Sadly, I have seen very few butterflies, moths or bees in
the Mission’s garden and field this year.
I am still awaiting news from A Rocha about the changes
to Eco-Church, but in the meantime, keep feeding the
birds, putting water out for wildlife and providing nooks
and crannies for insects to overwinter.
Sue Garfield