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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 01/10/2026

🍄 Fungi season alert 🍄 We don't meant to alarm anyone, but the best time of the year has arrived. Check out these specimens found at Sheffield Park and Garden. Behold: orange peel fungus, fly agaric, rounded earth star and cauliflower fungus

Bright orange fungus that looks like slithered of curled orange peel amongst brown leaves

A classic toadstool with a white stem, red top and white spots growing out of a bed of bright yellow leaves

Fascinating white mushroom globes with an outer layer peeled back that looks like a star. They are growing from dark earth

A huge sponge of beige fungus growing at the based of a large tree trunk

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Tomorrow is the heritage celebration in Coronation park Crosby. 100 years since the boulder was moved to the park. 10.30 am. More info on poster below.

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

After the ivy bee (Colletes hederae) walk on Sunday at Beach lawns (Waterloo) expert Phil Smith has sent some brilliant images. Including two of a male ivy bee, greyer in colour and longer antennae. The female is more ginger and has pollen collected on her. 📷 @Phil Smith

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Another bat walk last night, many thanks to H, Michael and Amber. Saw lots of Pipistrelle and heard Noctules & brown long eared bats. Next walk Botanic gardens book via Eventbrite.

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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🌸 Phil Smith's August Wildlife Notes are now available on our website 🐝 Head over and have a read to find out more! merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2026/09...

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Wildlife Notes August 2026 – Merseyside BioBank

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Ivy bee walk with expert Phil smith 27th September. Book via eventbrite www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2000177717... from 19th sept

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Many thanks to Michael and H from Billinge bat group for the bat walk and talk on Friday. The next one has already sold out for Rimrose Valley. Tickets for Botanic gardens go on sale Saturday on Eventbrite @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Our fairy event is on Sunday. Fingers crossed it will be dry enough for the fairies to come out and play.

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A reminder that restrictions are back in place from 1st September on marked football & rugby pitches. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

information on the protection order applying to dogs in Sefton

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A number of Bat walks are coming up in September. Check out facebook.com/greensefton for more details. Booking via eventbrite.

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Yesterday Green Sefton's John Dempsey was asked to give a talk at Southport Flower Show along with Scouse Flowerhouse. If you are visiting the flower show be sure to look out for the local groups show gardens. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

A bioblitz/bug hunt on Monday 10th August 1pm Moorside park. No booking required. suggest download iNaturalist app but not essential.

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Another day of In Blooming done yesterday this time Southport this marks the last visit. Thanks to all the volunteers at all sites that make Sefton bloom.

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Many thanks to The RHS judges for In bloom judging at Crosby/Waterloo and the extra IYN sites. Bootle is next week. More images on facebook/instagram. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

World Cup Football sticker swop this weekend Hatton Hill Park. 1pm-3pm. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Despite current moth numbers being low, Jeff and Green Sefton’s Connor and Katie still braved Botanic Gardens Churchtown in the dark hours to see what we could find. We were pleased to showcase a short but exciting list of moths to those who came along Sat. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

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Dan Foy @dfoyliv.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Out herping on the Sefton Coast yesterday evening with Mike Brown ...primarily licensed surveying for Natterjacks, but we were lucky enough to find this stonking male Sand Lizard basking in the last rays of sunlight 😍 @mbblerc.bsky.social @greensefton.bsky.social #herpetology #reptiles #amphibians

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Dan Foy @dfoyliv.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Green-winged Orchids flowering along urban road verges on the Sefton Coast. An incredibly rare plant in the Merseyside area and wider VC, and full credit to @greensefton.bsky.social urban grassland management. #wildflowerhour #orchids #UKorchids #botany @mbblerc.bsky.social

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Avast Me Hearties! Its a pirate life for an afternoon, Saturday 9th May at Coronation Park @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

What a gorgeous day! Thanks so much to 37 adults and 13 children at Crosby beach 👏 If you’re heading down to beach 10th May. please bin your litter! 💖 Next clean 14 June x @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Mental Health Week 15/5/26 Boardgames and a cuppa at Coronation Park 10 am. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Half term Fun - Beachcombing 29/5/26 Crosby Beach book via www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beach-comb... @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

A fab day at Rimrose Valley on Sunday. With the friends and other organisations as part of their Spring Fair and helping towards the City Nature Challenge. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

This weekend is the #Citynaturechallenge. Get involved by downloading the free app iNaturalist.

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Join us and the Friends of Duke Street Park as we explore the park and record all the wildlife we can spot, as part City Nature Challenge.You can make contributions by uploading to iNaturalist 24th-27th of April26. Sat 25th April26 11am-1pm. meet former rose garden (W3W: ///idea.nail.tamed)

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 12/04/2026

Are you able to identify which bluebells are the native English variety and which are the more vigorous Spanish bluebell? This might help. Also, use your nose. The English bluebells have a sweet scent, whereas their Spanish cousins have little to no scent.

Two photos of bluebells posted side by side. They look very similar but text boxes and arrows highlight their key characteristics.
The photo on the left is of English bluebells wth curved, droopy stems with flowers mostly on one side. The tips of petals curl back, the flowers are narrow and deep blue-violet in colour.
The photo on the right is of Spanish bluebells which are pale blue with wide bell-shaped flowers. Flower tips flare out and the upright stems display flowers on all sides.

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A little help from Natural Alternatives this morning down at Crosby a new permanent sign has gone in reminding people not to set off balloons or lanterns. This is one of the protection orders in place on the coast and includes No BBQ's or fires due to the damage they can cause

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A lovely sunny afternoon at the Hightown play area on Wednesday we had messy fun making bogats and running around the Easter trail. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Easter fun. Details on the posters below. Crosby thurs/sat. Ainsdale Sat. Sunday Southport and Birkdale (image in comments)

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Half term fun next week. 8/4/26 1pm Hightown Play area. 10/4/26 Beach combing Crosby beach 11am to 12noon. full details on the posters. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social @seftonnature.bsky.social

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Some Easter Activities next week in the parks. Thursday 2nd April at Victoria Park Waterloo & Sat 4th April at Coronation Park Crosby, Sunday at Botanic Gardens Southport All the information is on the posters below. NB Coronation park requires booking. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Copy Lane Farm Park (Netherton) on Wednesday 25th March 10am to 1pm is holding a litterpick with @Sefton4Good Be at the start of the relaunch of the Friends of the Park volunteer group. Pickers & bags supplied, but bring gloves. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

A busy day at Moorside park today. Started with a litterpick for @KeepBritainTidy #GBspringclean. Then Natural Alternatives helped to move so wood chippings. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Many thanks to the ladies of Crosby for help with #gbspringclean @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social Litterpick at Crosby Coastal park yesterday. Next one Friday Moorside Park 10am. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Enter NW in Bloom before the end of March. Be sure to let us know if you are entering this year. This years theme is 'Bringing Nature Home'. Once again, the RHS / NWIB) campaign is running in closes 31/03/26All of forms are available for download from northwestinbloom.com

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

As part of Keep Britain Tidy GB Spring Clean. Wed 18th Crosby Coastal park 2pm Friday 20th Moorside Park 10am Pickers and bags supplied. Full details re booking on poster below. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social @sascampaigns.bsky.social @focb.bsky.social

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Join the Friends of Duke Street park as we continue our work making improvements to the former rose garden. On Monday the 23rd of February at 11am until 1pm, meet us at the rose garden end of Duke Street Park in Formby (L37 4AZ) For more information email katie.etheridge@sefton.gov.uk

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

In case you haven't heard or you are a new entry applications for NW in Bloom In Your Neighbourhood entries are now live on their website, you have until the end of March to enter. northwestinbloom.com/rhs-iyn. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social Let us know if you are entering.

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Come along to Hesketh Park, Southport on the 4th of March for a talk from the Architect and an opportunity to ask any questions you might have about the ongoing restoration project @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Buckthorn Bash 19/2/26, 1:30-3:30pm at Sands Lake carpark, Ainsdale. Free parking permits for volunteers. If you have them bring loppers, Green Sefton provide extra loppers for those who need them. Also essential are gardening gloves & outdoor clothing @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

The weather stayed dry for Sundays willow cutting session at Victoria Park Waterloo/Crosby. A lot of willow has now being cut down helping to control it and stop too much of a spread towards the wildflower area. Many thanks for those that came along and helped @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

High tides are forecast over the next few days which means large areas of coast will be covered by the sea over the peak of the tides. Respect & Protect Sefton Coast. Keep animals under control. www.facebook.com/greensefton/...

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Looking to help out with some conservation winter task. Come along and help with some willow coppicing at Victoria Park Waterloo Fri 30th 11am/Sun 1st Feb 11am Let me know which day you are attending our Facebook page

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

The Friends of Duke Street are already back in action as of 17th Jan! We enjoyed the fresh air and sense of achievement after removing over a dozen bags full of litter and green waste from the park. Interested in joining up email katie.etheridge@sefton.gov.uk

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

PLEASE DO NOT FEED winter grazing cattle on Ainsdale & Birkdale Local Nature Reserve. They are checked daily by staff & volunteers & are never short of natural food. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

The latest stage of Green Sefton winter invasive scrub management work begins on Ainsdale Local Nature Reserve today in the cattle enclosure south of Shore Road. Large diggers will be used to remove invasive Sea Buckthorn and Birch scrub.

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

The next Buckthorn Bash will take place on 14th January, meeting at 1.30pm at Sands Lake carpark, opposite Pontins (SD301128) at Ainsdale-on-Sea. Suitable gloves and clothing recommended, if you have loppers please bring. Please advise the office if you attending grensefton@sefton.gov.uk

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Green Sefton @greensefton.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

On Monday Natural Alternatives and the Friends of Ainsdale Village Park teamed up to install a new planter by the park's entrance, brightening up an otherwise drizzly day 🌧️ @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

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