29-05-2025
Churches Count on Nature 2025 to take return in June
Running from June 7 to June 15, this annual event invites church communities to engage in 'citizen science' by recording the diverse plants and animals found in churchyards.
Last year, more than 540 events were held, resulting in more than 17,000 observations and 1,700 different species documented.
This year, Swifts will be a special focus.
Edward Mayer from Swift Conservation stated, "Nothing, but nothing flies like a Swift.
"This charismatic bird's presence at your Church shows everyone that the biodiversity there is in good hands!"
The event encourages participants to confirm Swift nest sites, organise evening Swift events, and use the Swift-Mapper app to record nesting locations.
The Most Reverend Andrew John, Archbishop of Wales, urges involvement, saying, "We all have a shared responsibility to look after our world and the living creatures on it."
Churches Count on Nature 2025 is part of Love Your Burial Ground Week, promoting awareness and protection of British wildlife.
