Environment Action

Ely Cathedral places creation care at the heart of everything we do and we are committed to walking in step with nature and taking action on climate change.

The Cathedral is part of the A Rocha Eco Church Award Scheme and was awarded the prestigious Gold Award in August 2024.

Our Environment Group RENEW, the congregation, clergy, staff and wider community are determined to build on our work as a Gold Eco Church, alongside meeting the Church of England’s target to become carbon ‘net zero’ by 2030.

Upcoming Events

Saturday 7 June, 10am-12pm
Discovery Morning: Gardens
To mark the Churches Count On Nature Week 2025, join the Learning and RENEW Eco Teams from Ely Cathedral for a morning of fun activities based on gardens.
Find out more

As part of Churches Count on Nature 2025 the Church of England with Caring for God's Acre will be repeating the popular lunchtime webinar series on different aspects of land and nature, with all sessions starting at midday.

Monday 9 June: People and nature: Five steps to churchyard and other burial ground management
Tuesday 10 June: Eco Churches count on nature! How Eco Churches are taking action for nature year-round
Wednesday 11 June: On the ground, practical conservation management in two churchyards
Thursday 12 June: Here be dragons – amphibians and reptiles in burial grounds
Friday 13 June: Challenges and opportunities for accessibility in churchyards

Find out more details and register to attend the webinars via the Church of England website

Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 June
St Peter ad Vincula Nature Survey, Coveney
Join Cambridgeshire Mammal Group as they help undertake a nature count in the Churchyard. Learn about identifying mammals, what tracks and signs to look for in the countryside, and a little something about survey methods. There are spaces for up to 15 people. Join for one or both days. Please register your interest now by contacting:
churchwarden@stpeterscoveney.org