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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Yoga in the Park has been extended until the end of October (weather permitting)! Free, beginner-friendly sessions with Yoga Borne, all 11.15am-12pm: Senneley's Park & Stirchley Park: Sat 17th, 24th, 31st Oct Bournville Park: Sun 11th, 18th, 25th Oct Booking required: www.yogaborne.com/yo...

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Calling all #Birmingham residents! Birmingham City Council wants your views on its new Corporate Plan, which will set the city's priorities for the coming years. If parks and green spaces matter to you, let them know! Survey open until Sunday 15th November:

birminghambeheard.org.uk

Help to Shape the Council and City’s Next Chapter - Birmingham City Council - Citizen Space

This site contains consultations that are run by Birmingham City Council.

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Marsh Hill Allotments Harvestfest is on Saturday 10th October, 11am - 3pm. Come along for homemade soups and breads, autumn produce judging and sustainable ideas for saving rainwater. Don't forget, the best pumpkin will win the Marsh Hill Cup! Everyone welcome 🍂 #Birmingham #Allotments

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Join North Summerfield Residents for their free Autumn Food Share on Sunday 11th October, 1.30-4.30pm at Coplow Street Grow Site. Bring a dish to share and stay for bulb planting, family activities and plant sales. A great chance to connect with the local community. All welcome!

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Everyone cleared grass and stones, raked, went bug hunting, sowed native wildflower seeds, watered, litter picked and finished off with a story. "It was wonderful to see so many families getting their hands dirty and learning about wildflowers together. I can't wait to see the meadow in bloom" - Abi

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A patch of grass at the Omnia green space in Bordesley Green is on its way to becoming a wildflower meadow, after 37 local people joined us to plant it! Our Nature Engagement Officer Abi ran the session with Alison from The Patchwork Meadow.

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Free bat walk with Lickey Hills Society, Friday 25th September, meet 7pm at the Lickey Hills Visitor Centre, Warren Lane. Led by local Rangers using bat detectors, lasting around 2 hours. Bring a torch and suitable footwear. Dogs on leads welcome. No need to register, just turn up!

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The The Wildlife Trusts are welcoming applications for their 26/27 ELP2 cohort, the final year in its current form. It's a free 9-month programme for 18-25s across the West Midlands, building leadership skills and hands-on environmental experience. Find out more: elp2.uk

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Highbury Park Friends @highburyprkfriends.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Our next event is a walk with Alf Dimmock ex Senior Park Ranger looking at improvements made since 2010. Friday 4th September meeting at 10.30 in Shutlock Lane Car Park. Please wear footwear suitable for rough ground.

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Friends of Edgbaston Reservoir @edgresfriends.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Fri 4 Sept is the evening to get out and join us for Bat night .19.30 start . Meet at Reservoir rd entrance. Free. No booking needed @bosfonline.bsky.social @brumcjc.bsky.social @bearwoodcouncil.bsky.social

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Join us for our next BOSF morning social in Holders Woods (B13 8NL) this Thursday, 11am-12.30pm - tea, coffee & cake and a great chance to connect with park & open spaces volunteers in one of Birmingham's oldest woodlands. Free, booking is essential: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bosf-morni...

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Public Mapping Survey: where would you place trees and pocket parks in Birmingham? A quick 20-min activity for an important European research study - live until 15 Sept. Birmingham TreePeople & Uni of Birmingham students need your help! Take part: app.maptionnaire.com...

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Join us for our next Morning Social with Holders Woods Conservation in one of Birmingham's oldest woodlands. Meet open spaces volunteers, share ideas and enjoy refreshments together. Thursday 3 Sept, 11am-12.30pm Holders Woods, B13 8NL Free, booking essential: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bosf-morni...

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Friends of Hill Hook Local Nature Reserve @hillhookfriends.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Join us for to find out about the different species of bats that make their homes at Hill Hook, and see some of many types of moths that they feed on there! We will be using bat-detectors to find and identify bats around the reserve. @bbcwildlifetrust.bsky.social @bosfonline.bsky.social

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Fruit Tree Maintenance session with @sparkgreenpark.bsky.social & Fruit & Nut Village. Thursday 6th August, 5-7pm. Learn pruning, mulching, watering and more. No experience needed. Spark Green Park Orchard, behind Nelson Mandela School, Stoney Lane, Balsall Heath. What3Words: healers.appeal.likely

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

It's #LoveParksWeek - we want to say a huge thank you to the volunteers who help week after week to look after Birmingham's parks and open spaces! 💚 Their dedication makes a real difference to the communities and local wildlife who benefit from these spaces every day, we're proud to support them!

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Birmingham TreePeople are hiring a part-time Tree Care Coordinator (14.8hrs/week) to coordinate volunteers caring for trees across the city. Deadline: midnight 2nd August. Interviews from 10th August. Full details & job pack: www.birminghamtreepe...

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Huge congrats to Cannon Hill Park, Handsworth Park & Kings Heath Park on their Keep Britain Tidy Green Flag Awards 2026! All three are maintained by Birmingham City Council and supported by many brilliant local 'Friends Of' park volunteer groups! Well done to everyone involved!

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Veolia UK's Sustainability Fund is open! Cash grants up to £1,000 for projects boosting biodiversity, sustainable waste, resource protection or social wellbeing. Open to community groups, charities, schools & individuals. Deadline: Wed 30 Sept. Apply: www.veolia.co.uk/sus...

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

We're really looking forward to today's social! Join us this afternoon for a riverside walk with Friends of Reddings Lane Park and Hall Green's Keepin' It Clean. 1pm-3pm, meet at Blackberry Way, Shire Country Park, B11 4BU. There's also a litter pick 2-3pm if you fancy lending a hand!

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Friends of Hill Hook Local Nature Reserve @hillhookfriends.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We have some upcoming events for your diaries! Our next conservation work party will be on Saturday July 25th, and we are very pleased to announce the return of our Bat and Moth Night on Friday August 28th. @bosfonline.bsky.social

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idealvillagepark.bsky.social @idealvillagepark.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Ideal Village Park officially identified on the map by us, previously shown as the recreation ground @bosfonline.bsky.social

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Join us this Monday for our next Afternoon Social at Coplow Street Grow Site, hosted by North Summerfield Residents Association! 4pm-7pm, This is a great chance to meet fellow parks volunteers, enjoy food & refreshments and a plant sale. Register for a free ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk...

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Friends of Edgbaston Reservoir @edgresfriends.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Tower site development CONSULTATION. Monday 13 July 4-7.SEA CADETS EDG RES B16 9EE Meet the developers Have your say Open to all @bosfonline.bsky.social @brumgreens.bsky.social @bbcwildlifetrust.bsky.social

CONSULTATION on TOWER SITE AT EDG RES. OPEN TO ALL. MONDAY 13 JULY 4/7 pm
SEA CADETS B16 9EE #edgbastonreservoir
#Localnaturereserve
@birminghamopenspacesforum

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

This Sunday, Balsall Heath comes together to celebrate community and green space with the East/West Retrofit Walking Procession. Banners, flags and drums from Balsall Heath Park, taking in Seven Streets Park, George Street Park and Calthorpe Park. Meet 11am, Balsall Heath Park. #BHCFest26

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Free community day in #Saltley - tree care, sports, games and refreshments. Wednesday 8th July, 11am-2.30pm, Alexander Way opposite Saltley Learning Centre. Come along for as long as you like - walk-ins welcome! #Birmingham

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Marsh Hill Allotments are hosting their Summer Show on Saturday 11th July, 11am to 4pm at B23 7HE - a celebration of their past and future! Stalls on the day include garden stall, candles, cakes, books, Beeman, Hedgehog Rescue, History Group and much more!

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Friends of Spark Green Park @sparkgreenpark.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🗓️ Date: Monday, 27th June ⏰ Time: 10 AM - 12 PM 📍 Location: Bandstand in Sparkhill Park Free event

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Pollinator-friendly planting and winter food for birds - exactly the kind of care that makes such a difference to wildlife in our parks and open spaces. Well done to all the @hillhookfriends.bsky.social volunteers! 💚

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Less than a week to go until our Afternoon Social at the Coplow Street Grow Site - a brilliant local growing space! This Thursday, 4-7pm, for a relaxed few hours with food & refreshments, a plant sale & children's activities - everyone's welcome! Free tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bosf-after...

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BOSF Afternoon Social at Coplow Street Grow Site

Join BOSF and North Summerfield Residents Association for an afternoon social at the Coplow Street Grow Site. Free entry - all welcome!

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Friends of Sparkhill Park, Roam Project and The Springfield Project are running free nature sessions for young children (2-5 years, all welcome) in #Sparkhill Park. Fridays 19th, 26th June and 3rd July, 9.30-11am near the Park Rd Nursery end. Just turn up! #Birmingham

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The @sparkgreenpark.bsky.social volunteers & @narthexsparkhill.bsky.social are hosting a litter pick this Sat 20 June, 11am-1pm. Meet at the park's playground swings. They're looking for more volunteers to join their friendly group, and every bit of help counts. All equipment provided! #Birmingham

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

There's still time to apply for the Community Matters Fund, with up to £2,000 for community organisations. The fund supports green space improvements across the Midlands - #Birmingham groups are eligible. Deadline is 5pm Friday 26 June. Apply at localgiving.org/comm...

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Co-op's Local Community Fund is open for applications - a share of £3.5 million is available for local charities and community groups across the UK. Deadline is 24 June 2026. Find out more and apply at www.co-operative.coop/media/news-r...

causes.coop.co.uk

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Friends of Bradford Street @bradford-street.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Our next monthly litter pick takes place this Saturday at 11am outside The Anchor Digbeth as usual, hope to see you there!

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

A brilliant milestone from the Friends of @bradford-street.bsky.social - 1,000 litter bags filled over nearly 4yrs of community action. Huge congratulations to everyone who has volunteered their time to keep the neighbourhood clean!💚 #Birmingham #BradfordStreet #Litterpick #volunteers

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

1,000 bags - that's an incredible milestone! Huge congratulations to everyone who has picked up a litter picker and given their time over the years. 🙌💚 @bradford-street.bsky.social

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Friends of Hill Hook Local Nature Reserve @hillhookfriends.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

We’re getting ready for our Wildlife Garden planting day on Saturday! The first lot of plants have arrived and are being looked after in our Chair’s back garden until then! If you fancy helping out, we’d love to see you. @rosybeeplants.bsky.social @bosfonline.bsky.social

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The @sparkgreenpark.bsky.social & @narthexsparkhill.bsky.social volunteers are holding a community litter-pick on Sat 20 June, 11am-1pm, they are inviting everyone to come and get involved! You don't need to commit to the whole session, even 30mins makes a difference. Spark Green Park, B12 8EH.

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Free screening: National Climate Emergency Briefing, Weds 17th June at The Royal, Sutton Coldfield, plus fireside chat on practical local action. Everyone welcome! Free tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-emergency-briefing-tickets-1987042061295

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National Emergency Briefing

Get the latest updates and crucial info at the National Emergency Briefing happening live and in person!

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Are you a Friends Group member? The British Trust for Ornithology want to hear from you. Your knowledge could help shape decisions that benefit both birds and the people who use and help care for their local green spaces. Please take 5 minutes to complete this quick survey: docs.google.com/form...

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Friends of Hill Hook Local Nature Reserve @hillhookfriends.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Great to hear that so many wonderful insects have been seen at Hill Hook Local Nature Reserve recently.

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

A lovely afternoon at the Omnia green space last week - wildlife spotting, scavenger hunts, bird feeders and compost exploring! Thanks to Abi (BOSF) and The Active Wellbeing Society for hosting. Vote on the space renaming, and check out upcoming Nature Engagement Sessions: bosf.org.uk/bosf-events/

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

With temperatures already soaring this week, keep yourselves and each other safe in our parks and green spaces! Open water such as rivers, streams, pools and lakes may look tempting in the heat - but please do stay out. Look out for one another out there and enjoy the sunshine safely!

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Looking for summer plants? Come along to Cofton Nursery's Plant Sale Open Days on Saturday 23 May and Monday 25 May 2026, 9am - 3pm. Cofton Nursery, Lickey Road, Rednal, B45 8UR. For general opening times visit: www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20089/p... @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Welcome to Bluesky, @hillhookfriends.bsky.social! It's great to have you here - we are looking forward to following your updates on the reserve's wildlife and volunteering activities.💚

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

It's #MentalHealthAwareness Week 2026 - this year's theme is Action. 💚 Research shows just 10 minutes in nature can reduce stress & boost mood - volunteering with a local Friends Group takes it even further: purposeful, outdoors, & community-connected. Find your nearest group: bosf.org.uk/map/

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Friends of Hill Hook Local Nature Reserve @hillhookfriends.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The Friends of Hill Hook Local Nature Reserve are now on BlueSky! We are a community group who manage a small local nature reserve in Sutton Coldfield (W. Mids). Follow us to find out about the reserve’s wildlife, events & volunteer opportunities. @bosfonline.bsky.social @ecorecord.bsky.social

Some of the wildlife making its home at at Hill Hook: a family of Canada Geese (photo R. Newby)

A Song Thrush singing in the woodland area of the reserve (Photo R. Newby)

The reserve is home to many wild flowers: this is Cow Parley which is currently flowering by the mill pond (Photo R. Newby)

The reserve is also home to many species of Dragonfly and Damselfly. This is a female Blue-tailed Damselfly.

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Our parks & open spaces volunteering figures for April 2025-March 2026 are in! An incredible 120,094 hours were logged, that's the equivalent of £1,615,264 (based on Real Living Wage of £13.45/hr). A huge shout-out to all the volunteers in #Birmingham - your efforts are making a real difference! 💚

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