Sunday 9th July, 10am-1pm + lunch at Brooking Church – booking essential, please contact Sam.

All are welcome to join Myrtle and Sam for a gentle exploration of a re-wilded churchyard through the lenses of foraging and queer ecology, discovering edible and medicinal wild plants while reflecting on themes of relationship, diversity, belonging and the more-than-human world. Open to queer folk and allies.

We will gather from 10am for a cuppa (various teas, coffee and local apple juice provided), ready to start our retreat at 10.30am. After a warm welcome and introduction from Sam, Myrtle will guide us in some contemplative time in the churchyard, followed by guidance, reflections and lots of space for your questions, thoughts and interests.

Snacks and drinks will be provided and we invite you to bring a packed lunch/picnic or food to share from 1pm. During lunch we will have a short time (about 15 minutes) to participate together in the final day of the Big Butterfly Count.

Offered on a donation basis (£20-£40 suggested) and for those of any sacred or secular orientation.

Photo is of a Clouded Yellow butterfly, as spotted today in the churchyard. Although after tracking it around the graves for some time, Sam had to admit defeat and use this photo by Mark Joy from Butterfly Conservation.