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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 4d

We all know autumn puts on a stunning visual display, but what about its sounds?

Hamza Yassin, presenter and wildlife extraordinaire, shares his favourite sounds in nature. What sounds make you feel like autumn has arrived?

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Brian Mikkelsen @bam65.bsky.social · 3d

If I lived in England @zackpolanski.bsky.social would get my vote but this describes the Independent Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I want to live in 👏

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 3d

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Kings Heath United Against Racism @khuar.bsky.social · 10d

Symbols matter. They shape who feels welcome in our streets. When flags are used as intimidation, they shrink belonging. My poster flips that script, uniting instead of dividing. In a city defined by diversity, this feels not only important, but urgent.
#raisethelove
#ilovemyneighbours
#brumtogether

#RaiseTheLove — We Are BRIG

The inspiration for my A3 poster design came from a deeply personal moment. A few weeks earlier, I had written a song in response to the sudden appearance of flags along my street. At the time, I was ...

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 11d

Cast your vote in our Annual General Meeting before midnight on 31 Oct: buff.ly/aczpS66

You can help shape the Trust now and for generations to come so that we remain a place for everyone, for ever.

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Friends of Spark Green Park @sparkgreenpark.bsky.social · 11d

Challenge the Narrative led by @cfmmuk director- Rizwana Hamid @soulcityarts discuss #biasmedia #islam
Liz Hannan - Head of news @itvcentral
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Amardeep Bassey - I journalist
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Friends of Spark Green Park @sparkgreenpark.bsky.social · 12d

No a problem. Thanks for your support with all our park events ✅🌳🍐🍏🍎💚

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Make Space for Girls @makespaceforgirls.bsky.social · 13d

Girls' use of parks drops after the age of 11. At a time when they should be gaining independence, many girls start to avoid parks.

Why? They feel that parks aren’t for them - there is nothing to do. Also, many state they don’t feel safe.

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Friends of Spark Green Park @sparkgreenpark.bsky.social · 13d

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Friends of Spark Green Park @sparkgreenpark.bsky.social · 13d

Join the @sparkgreenpark.bsky.social volunteers and the @fruitandnut.bsky.social at the Spark Green Park Orchard tomorrow from 09:30am

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Friends of Spark Green Park @sparkgreenpark.bsky.social · 19d

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 20d

We’re hiring! Join BOSF and help make #Birmingham’s parks & open spaces greener, healthier & more connected 💚

Roles: Membership & Development Officer + Nature Engagement Officer
Apply by Fri 3 Oct , email: [email protected]

For more info, visit: bosf.org.uk/new-roles-at...

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · May 5

Our parks & open spaces volunteering figures for April 2024–March 2025 are in!

An amazing 106,410 hours were logged, that’s the equivalent of £1,340,766 (based on the Real Living Wage of £12.60/hr).

A huge shout-out to all the volunteers in #Birmingham, your efforts are making a real difference! 💚

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Friends of Spark Green Park @sparkgreenpark.bsky.social · 19d

Friends of Spark Green Park @sparkgreenpark.bsky.social · 26d

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Friends of Spark Green Park @sparkgreenpark.bsky.social · 26d

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Friends of Spark Green Park @sparkgreenpark.bsky.social · 26d

The government’s new Planning and Infrastructure Bill could give businesses the green light to trash habitats and threaten wildlife. Say no to attacks on nature!

If you agree – join me and add your name with @friends-earth.bsky.social👇
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Stop the government’s plan threatening nature

Did you know big business could soon be allowed to wreck the environment and destroy nature? The new Planning and Infrastructure Bill could mean damaging projects get the green light so long as develo...

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Friends of the Earth @friends-earth.bsky.social · Sep 11

New research reveals that climate change increased the intensity and probability of all the 213 heatwaves recorded for the 21st century. It also states that a quarter of the heatwaves would have been “virtually impossible” without human-caused global warming. www.carbonbrief.org/study-links-...

Study links world's top oil and gas firms to 200 'more intense' heatwaves - Carbon Brief

Global warming linked to the world’s biggest oil and gas companies made all “major” 21st...

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · Sep 12

Yesterday, the UK’s leading insect conservation charities launched the Declaration on the UK Insect Declines Crisis at the @WildSummitUK🚨

This united front calls for change across governments, land managers, businesses, and the public. @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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A close-up of a bumblebee feeding on a sunflower. Text reads: Insect crisis declared. The UK’s leading insect conservation charities launch the Declaration on the UK Insect Declines Crisis.

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Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · Sep 12

Want to know how you can help? Have your say on the Big Insect Rescue Plan, our collaborative plan championing your voice and ideas so we can save the insects that our ecosystems depend on, together. 🦋

Take part here 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/big-insect-r...

A Brown Hairstreak butterfly and a fly, both feeding on yellow flowers, bordered by a pale orange rectangle and white text which reads 'Together for Insects'

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Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · Sep 12

We need insects, but today, insects need us to take action 🚨

We've united with Buglife and @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social to sound the alarm for insects, by launching a Declaration on UK Insect Declines.

Find out more about why it’s so important we speak up now 👇

Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · Sep 12

Yesterday, the UK’s leading insect conservation charities launched the Declaration on the UK Insect Declines Crisis at the @WildSummitUK🚨

This united front calls for change across governments, land managers, businesses, and the public. @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · Sep 12

On average, #BigButterflyCount participants recorded 10.3 butterflies per 15-minute count 🦋

While a marked improvement on 2024’s record low of 7.2, it is only broadly average by modern standards, and has done little to reverse longer-term declines.

👉 butterfly-conservation.org/big-butterfl...

A line graph illustrating the average number of butterflies per count in Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count from 2016 - 2025. The graph shows years on the y-axis and the average number of butterflies on a scale of 0-20 on the x-axis. A dotted vertical line places the 10-year average at around 11 butterflies per count.

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Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @brumcjc.bsky.social · Aug 18

Join the national demonstration for climate justice on Saturday 20 September in central London.

The Climate Justice Coalition is organising transport from cities across the UK including Birmingham.

Tickets are only £15.
@climatejusticeuk.bsky.social

Make Them Pay

Billionaires have broken Britain. Make them pay to fix it

www.makethempay.org.uk

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The Tree Council @thetreecouncil.bsky.social · Sep 13

Who's been spotting conkers appearing on the horse chestnut trees? 🌳🍂

Conkers are the essence of autumn, each year many people enjoy collecting them. They also provide food for deer and other mammals. The flowers on the other hand, provide pollen for insects, particularly bees.

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Birmingham's Road Safety Emergency @brumroadsafety.bsky.social · Sep 14

It’s been 410 days since Birmingham City Council declared a road safety emergency.

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