BSBI Botany
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland
Studying, appreciating, recording & conserving our wild plants
Supporting the botanists who care about our wild plants
https://bsbi.org/
#GBRedList
#PlantAtlas2020
#NewYearPlantHunt
#WildFlowerHour
Studying, appreciating, recording & conserving our wild plants
Supporting the botanists who care about our wild plants
https://bsbi.org/
#GBRedList
#PlantAtlas2020
#NewYearPlantHunt
#WildFlowerHour
Window now open to apply for a BSBI grant for 2026!
We offer grants for short #WildFlowerID courses (our online course #Identiplant & courses from external providers), and for Plant Study & Research.
Find out which grant is right for you: bsbi.org/learn/grants
We offer grants for short #WildFlowerID courses (our online course #Identiplant & courses from external providers), and for Plant Study & Research.
Find out which grant is right for you: bsbi.org/learn/grants
December 4, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Window now open to apply for a BSBI grant for 2026!
We offer grants for short #WildFlowerID courses (our online course #Identiplant & courses from external providers), and for Plant Study & Research.
Find out which grant is right for you: bsbi.org/learn/grants
We offer grants for short #WildFlowerID courses (our online course #Identiplant & courses from external providers), and for Plant Study & Research.
Find out which grant is right for you: bsbi.org/learn/grants
I worried that @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social might be feeling a bit flat after the excitement of yesterday's #BIBConf25.
But today @markavery.bsky.social announced that Trevor's #UrbanPlants is his 2025 #BookoftheYear! markavery.info/2025/11/30/t...
Congratulations Trevor, we're so happy for you!
But today @markavery.bsky.social announced that Trevor's #UrbanPlants is his 2025 #BookoftheYear! markavery.info/2025/11/30/t...
Congratulations Trevor, we're so happy for you!
November 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I worried that @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social might be feeling a bit flat after the excitement of yesterday's #BIBConf25.
But today @markavery.bsky.social announced that Trevor's #UrbanPlants is his 2025 #BookoftheYear! markavery.info/2025/11/30/t...
Congratulations Trevor, we're so happy for you!
But today @markavery.bsky.social announced that Trevor's #UrbanPlants is his 2025 #BookoftheYear! markavery.info/2025/11/30/t...
Congratulations Trevor, we're so happy for you!
Lovely to catch up with these two botanical superstars at yesterday's #BIBConf25!
@naturelark.bsky.social (on left) and @botanybeck.bsky.social, the driving force behind @wildflowerhour.bsky.social!
Looking good, #wildflowerhour ladies!
@naturelark.bsky.social (on left) and @botanybeck.bsky.social, the driving force behind @wildflowerhour.bsky.social!
Looking good, #wildflowerhour ladies!
November 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Lovely to catch up with these two botanical superstars at yesterday's #BIBConf25!
@naturelark.bsky.social (on left) and @botanybeck.bsky.social, the driving force behind @wildflowerhour.bsky.social!
Looking good, #wildflowerhour ladies!
@naturelark.bsky.social (on left) and @botanybeck.bsky.social, the driving force behind @wildflowerhour.bsky.social!
Looking good, #wildflowerhour ladies!
Wonderful to catch up with our friend @ambroisebaker.bsky.social at yesterday's #BIBConf25.
He brought some Mentha spp (mints) with him - both live plants and pressed specimens.
Ambroise's mission is to help us love mints and learn to identify them correctly.
#WildflowerID
He brought some Mentha spp (mints) with him - both live plants and pressed specimens.
Ambroise's mission is to help us love mints and learn to identify them correctly.
#WildflowerID
November 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Wonderful to catch up with our friend @ambroisebaker.bsky.social at yesterday's #BIBConf25.
He brought some Mentha spp (mints) with him - both live plants and pressed specimens.
Ambroise's mission is to help us love mints and learn to identify them correctly.
#WildflowerID
He brought some Mentha spp (mints) with him - both live plants and pressed specimens.
Ambroise's mission is to help us love mints and learn to identify them correctly.
#WildflowerID
On our new website, check out all the fabulous photos of plants & people!
In the header is a pic of @danryannature.bsky.social & daughter Ada on a #NewYearPlantHunt last year.
We also used images (like this stunning Grass-of-Parnassus) entered into our Photo Competition: bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
In the header is a pic of @danryannature.bsky.social & daughter Ada on a #NewYearPlantHunt last year.
We also used images (like this stunning Grass-of-Parnassus) entered into our Photo Competition: bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
November 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
On our new website, check out all the fabulous photos of plants & people!
In the header is a pic of @danryannature.bsky.social & daughter Ada on a #NewYearPlantHunt last year.
We also used images (like this stunning Grass-of-Parnassus) entered into our Photo Competition: bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
In the header is a pic of @danryannature.bsky.social & daughter Ada on a #NewYearPlantHunt last year.
We also used images (like this stunning Grass-of-Parnassus) entered into our Photo Competition: bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
Checked out our shiny new website yet?
bsbi.org
New to @bsbibotany.bsky.social or #WildFlowerID?
We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources, hear about events & learn more about wild plants in your area.
Seasoned botanist?
All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!
bsbi.org
New to @bsbibotany.bsky.social or #WildFlowerID?
We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources, hear about events & learn more about wild plants in your area.
Seasoned botanist?
All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!
November 18, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Checked out our shiny new website yet?
bsbi.org
New to @bsbibotany.bsky.social or #WildFlowerID?
We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources, hear about events & learn more about wild plants in your area.
Seasoned botanist?
All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!
bsbi.org
New to @bsbibotany.bsky.social or #WildFlowerID?
We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources, hear about events & learn more about wild plants in your area.
Seasoned botanist?
All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!
We're proud to announce the winners of the 2025 BSBI Photo Competition!
3 categories - intrepid, inquisitive & inclusive - reflecting our Society's values.
Winning pix 👇 by Ian Francis, Catriona Matheson & Edward Burden: congratulations!
Full details & links to all entries:
bsbi.org/photographic...
3 categories - intrepid, inquisitive & inclusive - reflecting our Society's values.
Winning pix 👇 by Ian Francis, Catriona Matheson & Edward Burden: congratulations!
Full details & links to all entries:
bsbi.org/photographic...
November 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
We're proud to announce the winners of the 2025 BSBI Photo Competition!
3 categories - intrepid, inquisitive & inclusive - reflecting our Society's values.
Winning pix 👇 by Ian Francis, Catriona Matheson & Edward Burden: congratulations!
Full details & links to all entries:
bsbi.org/photographic...
3 categories - intrepid, inquisitive & inclusive - reflecting our Society's values.
Winning pix 👇 by Ian Francis, Catriona Matheson & Edward Burden: congratulations!
Full details & links to all entries:
bsbi.org/photographic...
New #GBRedList for vascular plants is out now as a special issue of #BritishandIrishBotany, the @bsbibotany.bsky.social's Open Access scientific journal: britishandirishbotany.org/index.php/bi...
Also available (cost £10) as an eBook: bsbi.org/publications...
Press release: bsbi.org/wp-content/u...
Also available (cost £10) as an eBook: bsbi.org/publications...
Press release: bsbi.org/wp-content/u...
November 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM
New #GBRedList for vascular plants is out now as a special issue of #BritishandIrishBotany, the @bsbibotany.bsky.social's Open Access scientific journal: britishandirishbotany.org/index.php/bi...
Also available (cost £10) as an eBook: bsbi.org/publications...
Press release: bsbi.org/wp-content/u...
Also available (cost £10) as an eBook: bsbi.org/publications...
Press release: bsbi.org/wp-content/u...
New #GBRedList for vascular plants evaluated 1,720 species.
26% (up from 23% in 2005) assessed as threatened.
Common Restharrow, Marsh-marigold & Harebell: all Vulnerable.
Alpine Gentian: Endangered.
Work was led by Pete Stroh from @bsbibotany.bsky.social & funded by @naturalengland.bsky.social
26% (up from 23% in 2005) assessed as threatened.
Common Restharrow, Marsh-marigold & Harebell: all Vulnerable.
Alpine Gentian: Endangered.
Work was led by Pete Stroh from @bsbibotany.bsky.social & funded by @naturalengland.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 9:25 AM
New #GBRedList for vascular plants evaluated 1,720 species.
26% (up from 23% in 2005) assessed as threatened.
Common Restharrow, Marsh-marigold & Harebell: all Vulnerable.
Alpine Gentian: Endangered.
Work was led by Pete Stroh from @bsbibotany.bsky.social & funded by @naturalengland.bsky.social
26% (up from 23% in 2005) assessed as threatened.
Common Restharrow, Marsh-marigold & Harebell: all Vulnerable.
Alpine Gentian: Endangered.
Work was led by Pete Stroh from @bsbibotany.bsky.social & funded by @naturalengland.bsky.social
New #GBRedList for vascular plants is published today by a team led by @bsbibotany.bsky.social with partners @naturalengland.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social @natreswales.bsky.social @nhm-london.bsky.social @plantlifeintl.bsky.social @rbgkew.bsky.social @thebotanics.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 9:21 AM
New #GBRedList for vascular plants is published today by a team led by @bsbibotany.bsky.social with partners @naturalengland.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social @natreswales.bsky.social @nhm-london.bsky.social @plantlifeintl.bsky.social @rbgkew.bsky.social @thebotanics.bsky.social
Now at #NPMS10 Sam Munnis, Nature Evidence Ecologist @nationaltrust.org.uk, tells us how @npms.bsky.social supports the Trust's Nature Strategy.
Collaborative working & partnerships are key to @npms.bsky.social success.
@bsbibotany.bsky.social is proud to be a partner in the Scheme!
Collaborative working & partnerships are key to @npms.bsky.social success.
@bsbibotany.bsky.social is proud to be a partner in the Scheme!
October 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Now at #NPMS10 Sam Munnis, Nature Evidence Ecologist @nationaltrust.org.uk, tells us how @npms.bsky.social supports the Trust's Nature Strategy.
Collaborative working & partnerships are key to @npms.bsky.social success.
@bsbibotany.bsky.social is proud to be a partner in the Scheme!
Collaborative working & partnerships are key to @npms.bsky.social success.
@bsbibotany.bsky.social is proud to be a partner in the Scheme!
Now at #NPMS10 Nick Marriner @chilternsnl.bsky.social tells us how he established the Chilterns Farmer Cluster support package.
The 72 pink & blue squares on the map indicate where monitoring is taking place by volunteers from @npms.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
The 72 pink & blue squares on the map indicate where monitoring is taking place by volunteers from @npms.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Now at #NPMS10 Nick Marriner @chilternsnl.bsky.social tells us how he established the Chilterns Farmer Cluster support package.
The 72 pink & blue squares on the map indicate where monitoring is taking place by volunteers from @npms.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
The 72 pink & blue squares on the map indicate where monitoring is taking place by volunteers from @npms.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
We're into our final talk session at today's #NPMS10 celebrations & 1st up is BSBI's own @bsbicountries.bsky.social talking about engagement & Why @npms.bsky.social Matters.
He just gave a nice shout-out to #NewYearPlantHunt which you can learn more about here: bsbi.org/new-year-pla...
He just gave a nice shout-out to #NewYearPlantHunt which you can learn more about here: bsbi.org/new-year-pla...
October 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We're into our final talk session at today's #NPMS10 celebrations & 1st up is BSBI's own @bsbicountries.bsky.social talking about engagement & Why @npms.bsky.social Matters.
He just gave a nice shout-out to #NewYearPlantHunt which you can learn more about here: bsbi.org/new-year-pla...
He just gave a nice shout-out to #NewYearPlantHunt which you can learn more about here: bsbi.org/new-year-pla...
So much great stuff in Oli Pescott's talk & lots of helpful links e.g. www.npms.org.uk/sites/defaul...!
Good to know that Oli's talk is being recorded & will be available very soon on the @npms.bsky.social YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@npmssupport...
@ukceh.bsky.social
Good to know that Oli's talk is being recorded & will be available very soon on the @npms.bsky.social YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@npmssupport...
@ukceh.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
So much great stuff in Oli Pescott's talk & lots of helpful links e.g. www.npms.org.uk/sites/defaul...!
Good to know that Oli's talk is being recorded & will be available very soon on the @npms.bsky.social YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@npmssupport...
@ukceh.bsky.social
Good to know that Oli's talk is being recorded & will be available very soon on the @npms.bsky.social YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@npmssupport...
@ukceh.bsky.social
Now at #NPMS10 online event, Oli Pescott @ukceh.bsky.social is talking about on 'Insights from NPMS: From local data to national trends'
Use this link to dive into those trends that @npms.bsky.social is highlighting:
www.npms.org.uk/trends
Nice link there to #PlantAtlas2020: plantatlas2020.org
Use this link to dive into those trends that @npms.bsky.social is highlighting:
www.npms.org.uk/trends
Nice link there to #PlantAtlas2020: plantatlas2020.org
October 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Now at #NPMS10 online event, Oli Pescott @ukceh.bsky.social is talking about on 'Insights from NPMS: From local data to national trends'
Use this link to dive into those trends that @npms.bsky.social is highlighting:
www.npms.org.uk/trends
Nice link there to #PlantAtlas2020: plantatlas2020.org
Use this link to dive into those trends that @npms.bsky.social is highlighting:
www.npms.org.uk/trends
Nice link there to #PlantAtlas2020: plantatlas2020.org
At #NPMS10 online event, panel discussion has started.
Answering your questions about @npms.bsky.social: @davidroybrc.bsky.social, Chris Cheffings @jncc.bsky.social, Rachel Murphy @plantlifeuk.bsky.social & @moschatel.bsky.social (@bsbibotany.bsky.social CEO).
Jasmine @jncc.bsky.social in the Chair
Answering your questions about @npms.bsky.social: @davidroybrc.bsky.social, Chris Cheffings @jncc.bsky.social, Rachel Murphy @plantlifeuk.bsky.social & @moschatel.bsky.social (@bsbibotany.bsky.social CEO).
Jasmine @jncc.bsky.social in the Chair
October 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
At #NPMS10 online event, panel discussion has started.
Answering your questions about @npms.bsky.social: @davidroybrc.bsky.social, Chris Cheffings @jncc.bsky.social, Rachel Murphy @plantlifeuk.bsky.social & @moschatel.bsky.social (@bsbibotany.bsky.social CEO).
Jasmine @jncc.bsky.social in the Chair
Answering your questions about @npms.bsky.social: @davidroybrc.bsky.social, Chris Cheffings @jncc.bsky.social, Rachel Murphy @plantlifeuk.bsky.social & @moschatel.bsky.social (@bsbibotany.bsky.social CEO).
Jasmine @jncc.bsky.social in the Chair
One of our #VolunteerVoices at today's #NPMS10 celebrations is @organicbotanic.bsky.social whose beautiful images often grace #WildFlowerHour on Sunday evenings. Sue is telling us about her experience surveying for @npms.bsky.social.
She is also an #Identiplant alumna!
@wildflowerhour.bsky.social
She is also an #Identiplant alumna!
@wildflowerhour.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 11:27 AM
One of our #VolunteerVoices at today's #NPMS10 celebrations is @organicbotanic.bsky.social whose beautiful images often grace #WildFlowerHour on Sunday evenings. Sue is telling us about her experience surveying for @npms.bsky.social.
She is also an #Identiplant alumna!
@wildflowerhour.bsky.social
She is also an #Identiplant alumna!
@wildflowerhour.bsky.social
Now we are hearing the 1st of the #VolunteerVoices sessions: the best bit of the day IMO!
Chris Millett is telling us about his experience monitoring his 1st square (1st of 4!)
10 yrs on, he's carried out 250 surveys!
There would be no @npms.bsky.social without the fab #NPMSVolunteers like Chris.
Chris Millett is telling us about his experience monitoring his 1st square (1st of 4!)
10 yrs on, he's carried out 250 surveys!
There would be no @npms.bsky.social without the fab #NPMSVolunteers like Chris.
October 18, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Now we are hearing the 1st of the #VolunteerVoices sessions: the best bit of the day IMO!
Chris Millett is telling us about his experience monitoring his 1st square (1st of 4!)
10 yrs on, he's carried out 250 surveys!
There would be no @npms.bsky.social without the fab #NPMSVolunteers like Chris.
Chris Millett is telling us about his experience monitoring his 1st square (1st of 4!)
10 yrs on, he's carried out 250 surveys!
There would be no @npms.bsky.social without the fab #NPMSVolunteers like Chris.
There are so many ways to get involved as #NPMSVolunteers, it isn't just about surveying! There are desk-based roles (data entry & data verification) & photography volunteers.
Don't want to survey alone? You can work in groups!
Visit the @npms.bsky.social website to find out more: www.npms.org.uk
Don't want to survey alone? You can work in groups!
Visit the @npms.bsky.social website to find out more: www.npms.org.uk
October 18, 2025 at 10:57 AM
There are so many ways to get involved as #NPMSVolunteers, it isn't just about surveying! There are desk-based roles (data entry & data verification) & photography volunteers.
Don't want to survey alone? You can work in groups!
Visit the @npms.bsky.social website to find out more: www.npms.org.uk
Don't want to survey alone? You can work in groups!
Visit the @npms.bsky.social website to find out more: www.npms.org.uk
Next talk at #NPMS10 online event is from Rachel Murphy @plantlifeuk.bsky.social. For the past 7 years, as @npms.bsky.social Support Manager, Rachel has been the 1st point of contact for #NPMSVolunteers, offering support & guidance. Talking today about volunteer roles, opportunities & accessibility
October 18, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Next talk at #NPMS10 online event is from Rachel Murphy @plantlifeuk.bsky.social. For the past 7 years, as @npms.bsky.social Support Manager, Rachel has been the 1st point of contact for #NPMSVolunteers, offering support & guidance. Talking today about volunteer roles, opportunities & accessibility
Keynote talk at today's #NPMS10 celebrations is from Chris Cheffings @jncc.bsky.social on the challenges of designing a monitoring scheme for plants (vs birds & butterflies). The key? A focus on plants in habitats & working with @bsbibotany.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social & @plantlifeuk.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Keynote talk at today's #NPMS10 celebrations is from Chris Cheffings @jncc.bsky.social on the challenges of designing a monitoring scheme for plants (vs birds & butterflies). The key? A focus on plants in habitats & working with @bsbibotany.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social & @plantlifeuk.bsky.social
1st talk of the day is from Jane Madgwick, CEO of @plantlifeuk.bsky.social, giving an overview of 10 years of @npms.bsky.social & looking ahead.
Jane stressing importance of collaborative working, EDI/ Nature For All & celebrating our wonderful #NPMSVolunteers.
Jane stressing importance of collaborative working, EDI/ Nature For All & celebrating our wonderful #NPMSVolunteers.
October 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM
1st talk of the day is from Jane Madgwick, CEO of @plantlifeuk.bsky.social, giving an overview of 10 years of @npms.bsky.social & looking ahead.
Jane stressing importance of collaborative working, EDI/ Nature For All & celebrating our wonderful #NPMSVolunteers.
Jane stressing importance of collaborative working, EDI/ Nature For All & celebrating our wonderful #NPMSVolunteers.
We've teamed up with Arcana, our newest #BSBICorporateSponsor, to offer the ‘Flora On The Edge’ collection, a range of blankets woven from 100% recycled cotton.
Each design features 5 rare wild plants.
10% of sales goes to support BSBI's work.
View the collection: arcanaliving.com/collections/...
Each design features 5 rare wild plants.
10% of sales goes to support BSBI's work.
View the collection: arcanaliving.com/collections/...
October 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
We've teamed up with Arcana, our newest #BSBICorporateSponsor, to offer the ‘Flora On The Edge’ collection, a range of blankets woven from 100% recycled cotton.
Each design features 5 rare wild plants.
10% of sales goes to support BSBI's work.
View the collection: arcanaliving.com/collections/...
Each design features 5 rare wild plants.
10% of sales goes to support BSBI's work.
View the collection: arcanaliving.com/collections/...
Want to up your #WildFlowerID game this winter?
We just launched our Winter Webinar programme!
7-8pm, every Tuesday from 4 Nov - 10 Feb.
Thanks to funding from @daera-ni.gov.uk, these 10 great plant ID webinars are FREE for all of you to attend!
Programme & booking links: bsbi.org/botanical-sk...
We just launched our Winter Webinar programme!
7-8pm, every Tuesday from 4 Nov - 10 Feb.
Thanks to funding from @daera-ni.gov.uk, these 10 great plant ID webinars are FREE for all of you to attend!
Programme & booking links: bsbi.org/botanical-sk...
October 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Want to up your #WildFlowerID game this winter?
We just launched our Winter Webinar programme!
7-8pm, every Tuesday from 4 Nov - 10 Feb.
Thanks to funding from @daera-ni.gov.uk, these 10 great plant ID webinars are FREE for all of you to attend!
Programme & booking links: bsbi.org/botanical-sk...
We just launched our Winter Webinar programme!
7-8pm, every Tuesday from 4 Nov - 10 Feb.
Thanks to funding from @daera-ni.gov.uk, these 10 great plant ID webinars are FREE for all of you to attend!
Programme & booking links: bsbi.org/botanical-sk...
Our annual membership special offer opens today!
Join us this month & you'll enjoy 15 months of membership benefits for the price of 12.
Those benefits are so numerous & fabulous you'll have to head over here to see them all:
bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/10/bsbi...
Then join us! bsbi.org/join-us
Join us this month & you'll enjoy 15 months of membership benefits for the price of 12.
Those benefits are so numerous & fabulous you'll have to head over here to see them all:
bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/10/bsbi...
Then join us! bsbi.org/join-us
October 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Our annual membership special offer opens today!
Join us this month & you'll enjoy 15 months of membership benefits for the price of 12.
Those benefits are so numerous & fabulous you'll have to head over here to see them all:
bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/10/bsbi...
Then join us! bsbi.org/join-us
Join us this month & you'll enjoy 15 months of membership benefits for the price of 12.
Those benefits are so numerous & fabulous you'll have to head over here to see them all:
bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/10/bsbi...
Then join us! bsbi.org/join-us