Julia Hanmer BSBI 🍁
@moschatel.bsky.social
Chief Executive of @bsbibotany.bsky.social. Views my own. Wildlife, conservation, plants, bats, forest school, learning.
Can you help us with conserve plants through a donation towards digitising historic plant records?
December 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Can you help us with conserve plants through a donation towards digitising historic plant records?
Fascinating insights from Professor John Rodwell, giving a us “A botanist’s view from South Yorkshire at the #BIBConf25. Including early influences such as his professor Irene Manton
November 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Fascinating insights from Professor John Rodwell, giving a us “A botanist’s view from South Yorkshire at the #BIBConf25. Including early influences such as his professor Irene Manton
Pete Stroh @bsbibotany.bsky.social on the newly published GB Red List for vascular plants at #BIBconf25 a standardised assessment of conservation status. Fascinating hearing about the challenges of using the IUCN criteria developed on mammals for plants. bsbi.org/learn/public...
November 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Pete Stroh @bsbibotany.bsky.social on the newly published GB Red List for vascular plants at #BIBconf25 a standardised assessment of conservation status. Fascinating hearing about the challenges of using the IUCN criteria developed on mammals for plants. bsbi.org/learn/public...
Amazing that 1600 people have taken our FiSC botanical skills assessments since 2023. Chantal Helm @bsbibotany.bsky.social Training Coordinator update at #BIBConf25
November 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Amazing that 1600 people have taken our FiSC botanical skills assessments since 2023. Chantal Helm @bsbibotany.bsky.social Training Coordinator update at #BIBConf25
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Great talk from @bucbotany.bsky.social at the #BIBConf25. What an amazing thing. I wish this had been around when I was at uni!
🌍🌸🌻🌱🌾🌳🍁🥀 Botanical University Challenge at the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland conference @bsbibotany.bsky.social at Edge Hill University, Merseyside today. #BUC2026
November 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Great talk from @bucbotany.bsky.social at the #BIBConf25. What an amazing thing. I wish this had been around when I was at uni!
Congratulations to Alys Fowler for her wonderful book ‘Peatlands,’ winner of @bsbibotany.bsky.social and The Wildflower Society Presidents’ Award presented today at #BIBConf25
November 29, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Congratulations to Alys Fowler for her wonderful book ‘Peatlands,’ winner of @bsbibotany.bsky.social and The Wildflower Society Presidents’ Award presented today at #BIBConf25
Sue Dancey saying a huge thank you to all our @bsbibotany.bsky.social Identiplqnt tutors.
November 29, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Sue Dancey saying a huge thank you to all our @bsbibotany.bsky.social Identiplqnt tutors.
“Inspiration, community, connection and fun”! Brilliant to hear the impact of @bucbotany.bsky.social from Jonathan Mitchley and Lauren Baker.
November 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
“Inspiration, community, connection and fun”! Brilliant to hear the impact of @bucbotany.bsky.social from Jonathan Mitchley and Lauren Baker.
Paul’s tips for promoting botanical education: 1 Make it enjoyable 2 Make it intellectually stimulating 3 Field work 4 Communicate widely.
“Guerrilla Botany” - putting field and botany modules into university courses. The #BIBConf25 kicking off to an exciting start with @bsbibotany.bsky.social President Paul Ashton on the role of botany in the 21st Century.
November 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Paul’s tips for promoting botanical education: 1 Make it enjoyable 2 Make it intellectually stimulating 3 Field work 4 Communicate widely.
Sorry you can’t be here Jake, thanks for sharing your poster.
Unfortunately I have picked up a virus and will not make it to #BIBConf but here is my poster, which explains what I am doing in my PhD.
#FungiFriends #WildPlantDisease
#FungiFriends #WildPlantDisease
November 29, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Sorry you can’t be here Jake, thanks for sharing your poster.
“Guerrilla Botany” - putting field and botany modules into university courses. The #BIBConf25 kicking off to an exciting start with @bsbibotany.bsky.social President Paul Ashton on the role of botany in the 21st Century.
November 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
“Guerrilla Botany” - putting field and botany modules into university courses. The #BIBConf25 kicking off to an exciting start with @bsbibotany.bsky.social President Paul Ashton on the role of botany in the 21st Century.
Reposted by Julia Hanmer BSBI 🍁
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!
Reposted by Julia Hanmer BSBI 🍁
2025 British & Irish Botanical Conference #BIBConf25 takes place at Edge Hill University on Saturday 29 November.
We have a fabulous programme lined up for plant-lovers!
Exhibits & 8 talks inc. a keynote by Prof John Rodwell (of NVC fame).
Programme & bookings:
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
We have a fabulous programme lined up for plant-lovers!
Exhibits & 8 talks inc. a keynote by Prof John Rodwell (of NVC fame).
Programme & bookings:
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
Select tickets – British and Irish Botanical Conference 2025 – Health, Medicine and Social Care Building, Edge Hill University
British and Irish Botanical Conference 2025 – Health, Medicine and Social Care Building, Edge Hill University, Sat 29 Nov 2025 - Everyone is welcome at the 2025 British & Irish Botanical Conferenc...
www.tickettailor.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:48 PM
2025 British & Irish Botanical Conference #BIBConf25 takes place at Edge Hill University on Saturday 29 November.
We have a fabulous programme lined up for plant-lovers!
Exhibits & 8 talks inc. a keynote by Prof John Rodwell (of NVC fame).
Programme & bookings:
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
We have a fabulous programme lined up for plant-lovers!
Exhibits & 8 talks inc. a keynote by Prof John Rodwell (of NVC fame).
Programme & bookings:
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
Reposted by Julia Hanmer BSBI 🍁
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
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Nice piece by @emilybeament.bsky.social in @the-independent.com today about #GBRedList, threatened plants & work carried out by @plantlifeuk.bsky.social to conserve Fen Orchid:
www.indy100.com/news/beautif...
More info about Fen Orchid on its #PlantAtlas2020 page: plantatlas2020.org/atlas/2cd4p9...
www.indy100.com/news/beautif...
More info about Fen Orchid on its #PlantAtlas2020 page: plantatlas2020.org/atlas/2cd4p9...
PlantAtlas
plantatlas2020.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Nice piece by @emilybeament.bsky.social in @the-independent.com today about #GBRedList, threatened plants & work carried out by @plantlifeuk.bsky.social to conserve Fen Orchid:
www.indy100.com/news/beautif...
More info about Fen Orchid on its #PlantAtlas2020 page: plantatlas2020.org/atlas/2cd4p9...
www.indy100.com/news/beautif...
More info about Fen Orchid on its #PlantAtlas2020 page: plantatlas2020.org/atlas/2cd4p9...
Reposted by Julia Hanmer BSBI 🍁
Huge thanks to @adamvaughan.bsky.social for his excellent article in today's @thetimes.com about #GBRedList.
Wild plants inc Common Restharrow, Common Rock-rose & Common Milkwort all now classed as Vulnerable - so no longer common!
Download the new Red List:
britishandirishbotany.org/index.php/bi...
Wild plants inc Common Restharrow, Common Rock-rose & Common Milkwort all now classed as Vulnerable - so no longer common!
Download the new Red List:
britishandirishbotany.org/index.php/bi...
November 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Huge thanks to @adamvaughan.bsky.social for his excellent article in today's @thetimes.com about #GBRedList.
Wild plants inc Common Restharrow, Common Rock-rose & Common Milkwort all now classed as Vulnerable - so no longer common!
Download the new Red List:
britishandirishbotany.org/index.php/bi...
Wild plants inc Common Restharrow, Common Rock-rose & Common Milkwort all now classed as Vulnerable - so no longer common!
Download the new Red List:
britishandirishbotany.org/index.php/bi...
Today BSBI published the #GBRedList for vascular plants, crucial new evidence to underpin nature conservation and help prioritise future action. Thanks so much to the amazing botanists, partners and funders who have made this possible.
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 11:34 AM
Today BSBI published the #GBRedList for vascular plants, crucial new evidence to underpin nature conservation and help prioritise future action. Thanks so much to the amazing botanists, partners and funders who have made this possible.
Reposted by Julia Hanmer BSBI 🍁
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
Do join us in celebrating the NPMS 10th birthday today! 🎂
Our #NPMS10 online celebration event is this Saturday! Good news - you can still book & join for all or part of the programme ow.ly/xqqf50X4fEE talks from @bsbibotany.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social as well as volunteers & stakeholders.
October 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Do join us in celebrating the NPMS 10th birthday today! 🎂
Join us online tomorrow to celebrate 10 years of the National Plant Monitoring scheme. Hear from the volunteers who take part. Talks 11-4pm (or pick & mix). Booking link below. Looking forward to celebrating 10 years amongst the wildflowers with you! #NPMS10 @bsbibotany.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Join us online tomorrow to celebrate 10 years of the National Plant Monitoring scheme. Hear from the volunteers who take part. Talks 11-4pm (or pick & mix). Booking link below. Looking forward to celebrating 10 years amongst the wildflowers with you! #NPMS10 @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/jlRJ50X4fe4 Rachel Murphy from @plantlifeuk.bsky.social (1 of 4 @npms.bsky.social partners) will be talking about #NPMSVolunteer roles, opportunities & accessibility & hosting an array of #VolunteerVoices.
October 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/jlRJ50X4fe4 Rachel Murphy from @plantlifeuk.bsky.social (1 of 4 @npms.bsky.social partners) will be talking about #NPMSVolunteer roles, opportunities & accessibility & hosting an array of #VolunteerVoices.
Reposted by Julia Hanmer BSBI 🍁
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...
A fascinating talk from Sue McBean @organicbotanic.bsky.social illustrating through her beautiful wild plant photos how we can look with new eyes at the plants we study. Very inspiring. I’m now going to be looking at the underside of celandines! @bsbiireland.bsky.social #BSBIAutumnMeeting
October 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A fascinating talk from Sue McBean @organicbotanic.bsky.social illustrating through her beautiful wild plant photos how we can look with new eyes at the plants we study. Very inspiring. I’m now going to be looking at the underside of celandines! @bsbiireland.bsky.social #BSBIAutumnMeeting
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Fantastic talks at @bsbibotany.bsky.social #BSBIAutumnMeeting: here is Cilian Roden describing the unique vegetation on the islands in #LoughCorrib. Thanks to @npwsireland.bsky.social and the National Botanical Gardens, Glasnevin for their support.
October 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Fantastic talks at @bsbibotany.bsky.social #BSBIAutumnMeeting: here is Cilian Roden describing the unique vegetation on the islands in #LoughCorrib. Thanks to @npwsireland.bsky.social and the National Botanical Gardens, Glasnevin for their support.
Interesting talk on Turlough ecology by Hannah Mulcany @npwsireland.bsky.social. 450 turloughs are known but there may be more like 850+ #BSBIAutumnMeeting
October 4, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Interesting talk on Turlough ecology by Hannah Mulcany @npwsireland.bsky.social. 450 turloughs are known but there may be more like 850+ #BSBIAutumnMeeting