Eco Church isn’t just something for the adults at your church, your children’s group can get involved too. Eco Church can teach our children how to care for God’s creation in interactive and engaging ways.
Make a bird feeder
A bird feeder is a fun and easy way of ensuring birds are fed year round. Find out how you can make a bird feeder here.
Wildlife surveys
Conducting a wildlife survey can help teach children about all the different species that are living in the churchyard. There are many different surveys for different plant and animal species, you can find one that would be most appropriate for your church here.
Engaging with local MP's
Your children’s/youth group could think an environmental issue that they are passionate about. They could then write a letter to your local MP, asking them to start an initiative or speak at the House of Commons about said environmental issue.
Seed Planting
Planting wildflowers can be an interactive and engaging method of creating life in your churchyard. Find out about how to do seed planting activities in your churchyard here.
Make a terrarium or mini greenhouse
Making your own terrarium is a really fun way of growing your own plants, identifying different species, and learning about how habitats form. Find out how to make your own here.
Make a bug hotel
Bug hotels are an easy way to ensure a variety of creatures have a home in your churchyard. Learn how to make yours here.
