In 1992 Bentley Old Vicarage Nature Reserve became part of the Harrow Nature Reserve System. A wildflower meadow in the grounds of the day centre and the churchyard itself are also managed to maintain species diversity. Bentley Old Vicarage is olnly a small site, but can be seen on the route of a Nature Walk that takes you through four of Harrow's nature reserves. The Reserve today Most of the reserve is deciduous wood, dominated by oak but with a wide variety of other trees. A small glade at the northwest corner called the butterfly meadow is host to grassland and hedgerow species.
Animal life Look out for grey squirrels, rabbits and frogs.
Other animals seen include the wood mouse, fox, muntjak deer and toad. The reserve is rich in woodland bird species. In winter mixed parties of tits, including tiny and lovely long-tailed tits, forage in the trees, constantly calling to each other. In summer listen for the drumming of great spotted woodpeckers. Kestrels have nested in the church tower most years, and can be seen trying, unsuccessfully, to drive away crows, magpies and jays.