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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

The #CityNatureChallenge starts today! Get involved and support biodiversity 💚 The @inaturalist.bsky.social app is super simple to use & free, or you can send your photos and observations directly to @ecorecord.bsky.social - check out their website for more info www.ecorecord.org.uk/make-your-re...

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

It’s #EarthDay! 🌍This year’s theme is Our Power, Our Planet - a call to unite for a cleaner, greener future. Huge thanks to all the brilliant volunteers across #Birmingham who care for our parks & open spaces. You’re at the heart of the green movement. 💚

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 15/04/2025

Have you taken a break with blossom today? If finding some real-life blossom is too much in your busy day, try our guided meditation instead. Bring nature to you – wherever you are -> buff.ly/G1EpwXJ #BlossomWatch

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5-minute guided meditation – Take a break with blossom

This short, guided meditation brings nature to you – wherever you are. Let us take you on a journey through the colours and sounds of spring. You’ll be trans...

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Join the Friends of Shard End Parks (formerly Friends of Cole Valley) & local nature specialist @chris4patches.bsky.social (Team4Nature) @brumbiosphere.bsky.social for a guided #nature walk through Brookmeadow! Sat 19 April, 10am-12pm (meet 9:45) ///cubes.deeper.pill (What3Words) See you there!

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

We can't wait to team up with @beccasbutterfli.bsky.social Butterfly Whisperer, @stevelilart.bsky.social Official @brumbiosphere.bsky.social Artist & @markavery.bsky.social Environmental Activist & Writer, to celebrate #Birmingham’s nature & green spaces! 26 April, 10am-4pm Free family activities!

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Bee Friendly Brum @beefriendlybrum.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Department for Education confirms launch of natural history GCSE 🌱 DoE Minister: it'll equip young people “to understand and respect the natural world and contribute to the protection and conservation of the environment locally, nationally and internationally” www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Department for Education confirms launch of natural history GCSE

Campaigners have been calling for the qualification for years but plan stalled despite a curriculum being drawn up

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 21/03/2025

It's time for a very important #BlossomWatch question! Which is the best blossom colour - pink, white or red? 🌸

A close-up of pink frilly cherry blossom in flower, interspersed with pointed green leaves.

A close up of white blossom bursting from a dark brown branch in the spring sunlight

Delicate red blossom, side lit by the setting sun.

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

The Zephaniah Forest tree planting is complete! 💚 Join in on Sat 19th April, 12-3pm at Burbury Park, Newtown as BhamTreePeople, winning poets and the community, in honour of #Birmingham legend Benjamin Zephaniah - bringing poetry & trees together in memory of one of our city's heroes!

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Little Green Space @lgspace.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Rewilding projects don't have to be done on a large scale. Small spaces such as gardens can also be made wilder to benefit nature - and simple actions, like leaving some grass to grow long, can really boost biodiversity. More ideas: bit.ly/4bFeS0g #worldrewildingday

Daisies growing in long grass, with a house in the background

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Bitterns are BOOMING! 💚 283 males were recorded booming in 2024 - a 20% rise on 2023 and the biggest jump since monitoring began. Once extinct as breeding birds in the UK, they're making an incredible recovery. More in the video below, sound on...🔊

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 12/03/2025

Our response to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill: “The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is a chance to ensure we get good growth, where new homes and towns are energy-efficient and nature-friendly, with heritage restored and walking and cycling routes and green spaces built in.

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Come on Brum!!!!! Hen Harriers are being poisoned, shot and trapped! YOU have the power to end the persecution! Please SIGN now and then SHARE with ALL your Brummie contacts: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70... Sutton Coldfield is leading the way but Hall Green increased by 18.5% in 1 day

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Well, hello there! A Nuthatch appears in your path... 📷 @carlbovisnature.bsky.social

A Nuthatch poses confidently on a tree stump, its sleek blue-grey back and warm orange chest standing out against the woodland floor. It looks like it’s on an important mission - to visit your feed!

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Woodland Trust Scotland @wtscotsocial.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

They're so fluffy! Are long-tailed tits the UK's cutest birds? 📷 Great photos by Rosanna Forbes.👏

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Friends of Spark Green Park @sparkgreenpark.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Drop by on the 25th of March, anytime between 10am-12noon. All tools and refreshments will be provided. Meet next to the children's playground in Spark Green Park, Brunswick Rd, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B128EH. What3words location: ///rushed.venue.battle 💚🌸🦋🪻🐝🌷🌻🌳🌍🐞💚🌸🦋🌳🌷🐝🌻🪻🦋🌸💚🌍🌳🐝

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Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

“Seven sorts of tree buds” Treasure magazine, 1965

A blue vase showing seven different flowering twigs from seven different trees such as horse chestnut and birch. These are displayed as an identification guide with further details added in text by each illustration

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Join us for a guided walk on Sat 29 March, 12-2pm as part of our 20th anniversary! Led by @chris4patches.bsky.social (@brumbiosphere.bsky.social), we'll explore diverse habitats & spot butterflies, birds & wildflowers.💚 Queslett Nature Reserve, B42 2RA Register: info@bosf.org.uk (Spaces limited!)

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Friends of Edgbaston Reservoir @edgresfriends.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

A productive day in the orchard at #edgbastonreservoir with volounteers, @edgresfriends.bsky.social , Warm Earth, Fruit and Nut Village , Bham Tree People and Birmingham Settlement. Great team work under blue skies @bosfonline.bsky.social @naturallybham.bsky.social @brumbiosphere.bsky.social

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Naturally Birmingham @naturallybham.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Nearly missed posting for World Wildlife Day. Some of the wildlife from my UK wanderings last year.

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