First Issue - 4Bs Nature Magazine

We have much to celebrate. We are privileged to live in a beautiful landscape full of wildlife and we live amongst people who appreciated, everyday, the beauty and diversity of wildlife. Last November, responding to a request from members of the Betchworth Forum, we set up our WhatsApp Nature group for people who live in and around Betchworth. Nearly 40 people joined the group in the first few weeks and it soon became a lively community for sharing photos, experiences and knowledge of nature with posts every few days. During the months that followed, a number of people living in Buckland, Brockham and Boxhill asked to join, and what is now the 4Bs Nature Group, has over 100 members. It’s fair to say that we are a thriving community with a shared love of nature, a keen interest in observing and learning about nature, and a concern for the health and vitality of our wildlife.

If you live in Buckland, Betchworth, Brockham or Box Hill, and you would like to join the WhatsApp Nature Group please text your number to 07810463403
 
Emerging from our shared love and concern for nature is a movement we are calling the 4Bs Biodiversity Initiative. It’s founded on a desire to not just admire and appreciate nature, but a willingness to help nature in useful, practical ways. The good news is we know that we can do something to help nature as individuals and as communities.  The initiative is aiming to help the 4Bs community learn more about nature and encourage residents create new habitats for wildlife in their gardens. Our Gardening for Biodiversity project enabled 46 people to create new habitats for wildlife and help nature flourish by increasing the abundance and diversity of wildlife in their gardens.
 
Our 4Bs Nature Magazine helps us tell and record the stories of how we are helping nature and recognise and celebrate the efforts and commitment of people who are participating in the project. By sharing their stories, others may be inspired. 

A great big thank you to everyone who contributed to the magazine.
 
To read or download a free copy of the magazine CLICK HERE

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