Marsh cinquefoil is red Wall speedwell is blue We love our volunteers For all that they do 💕 #NPMS #plantmonitoring Photo: Sue McBean

We are reviewing square activity ahead of spring. Keep an eye out for squares becoming available near you. If you’ve been allocated a square for more than 2 years, but are struggling to get started check your mail to update your records. Photo: Nathalie Esselin

Reminder. A week today - Habitat classification & designated sites webinar with Neill Talbot. We'll cover designations for important habitats, useful tools & information sources, & how access permissions may be affected. https://ow.ly/avmy50Y5kwu

Species Spotlight - Barren Strawberry Potentilla sterilis is a low growing herb. It has small white flowers with petals separated showing the green sepals in between. It has blueish green toothed leaves with 3 leaflets. Photo Sarah Shuttleworth

Botanical Skills N. Ireland NPMS Training - Broughshane 27th Feb 10-4pm. Join BSBI Training Officer Jo Mulholland for indoor & outdoor learning on how to take part in the NPMS. Setting up plots, recording, & recognising different NPMS habitats. More info https://tinyurl.com/bdhatrfy

Today is World Wetlands Day raising awareness of wetlands as an important ecosystem. If you want to learn more about wetland habitats and indicator species take a look at our Wetland Wonders webinar over on our YouTube site https://ow.ly/vi4I50Y4kUX Photo: Cath Shelswell

30th Jan - BSBI Botanical Skills NPMS Training Co. Antrim. The Botanical Skills Northern Ireland Project are running training on the National Plant Monitoring Scheme for beginners & existing volunteers. A mix of indoor & outdoor learning. Find out more https://ow.ly/YUgj50Y4Nzj

Today is National Daisy Day celebrating the beauty and simplicity of the humble Daisy - Bellis perennis. These cheerful solitary white flowers are surely a signal that spring days aren't too far away. Photo: Hannah Maltwood

Wildflower Poetry Workshop Weds 4th February 18.30 Don't miss out on this popular workshop. NPMS volunteers are invited to join artist, Iris Hill to create short wildflower poems and Haiku. See our training events page for more info and to book https://ow.ly/lSgm50Y3L1s

As the weekend draws to a close, settle down with a cuppa & enjoy the latest NPMS Newsletter. Hear from current volunteers, catch up with scheme news and enjoy some nature poetry. All alongside our regular newsletter features. https://ow.ly/Shyg50Y3nnq

Webinar - Habitat classification & designated sites 12th February 12.30 - 13.30. An overview of UK habitat classifications. We will cover the main NPMS habitat types & hear about designations for important habitats e.g. SSSI's, SPA's SAC's. Led by Neill Talbot with Rachel Murphy.

Workshop -23rd Jan - Top Tips for Plotting (your NPMS site). Join Neil Talbot for this workshop which covers tips for locating, accessing & recording your survey plots. Explore mapping, orienteering and accessibility in your NPMS square. Info & booking ow.ly/le5T50XVA7E

New year new square? Skill up for the 2026 season with our Intro to NPMS Survey & Methodology online Zoom webinar 8th January 12.30 - 14.00 great for a skills refresh or as an intro to the scheme for new volunteers. https://ow.ly/4TAV50XRSjC 📸Ros Walters

On behalf of everyone at the NPMS, thank you to all our volunteers for your efforts and contributions to the scheme throughout this our milestone 10th anniversary year. We enjoyed celebrating with you this autumn and wish you a great festive period and a Happy New Year.

New Year dates for your diary we have two webinars coming up in January 08/01 Intro to NPMS Survey & Methodology 23/01 Tips for plotting your NPMS site Visit the events page for details & to book https://ow.ly/YVIP50XGaHA

Recordings from our #NPMS10 anniversary celebration event are now available on the NPMS Support YouTube site https://ow.ly/5IwO50XuKoo#NPMS10why not grab a cuppa & catch up on all the fascinating talks.

A rare wild orchid has been brought back from the brink of extinction!🥳🌱One of Britain’s most endangered orchids, Fen Orchid, is no longer considered threatened in the UK, according to the bsbibotany.bsky.social 's new GB red list. Find out how we did it👉 loom.ly/02JCV8w

If you'd like to get involved and learn pratical field and botanical surveying skills, visit npms.org.uk @jncc.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @npms.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!

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

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.

re you joining us on Sat 25 October at Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Armagh? Meet other NPMS volunteers, share stories, get support. Lunch provided. Talks on botanical photography, community approach to surveying, plant ID & indicator workshops. Book now https://ow.ly/mUkK50Xb3WJ

Want to learn more about the National Plant Monitoring Scheme #npms? Join our 10th anniversary celebrations on volunteer day in Oxford Island, Co Armagh on 25th October (www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...), or in Glenarm, Co Antrim on 6th November (www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...)

Seen the programme for our #NPMS10 anniversary online event? Join for all or part of the day. Talks by @bsbibotany.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @nationaltrust.org.uk @chilternsnl.bsky.social plus talks from our amazing volunteers! ow.ly/xqqf50X4fEE

Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/gJNz50X4nfw#NPMS10Contributors from @ukceh.bsky.social (1 of 4 @npms.bsky.social partners) include @davidroybrc.bsky.social on the panel & Oli Pescott's talk: 'Insights from NPMS: From local data to national trends'.

Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/rNw750X4fAH#NPMS10Talk by @bsbicountries.bsky.social on why collecting botanical data is important for other organisations. This event is hosted by @bsbibotany.bsky.social, 1 of 4 @npms.bsky.social partners.

Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/aXAI50X4fox Guest speakers include @nickmarriner.bsky.social @thechilterns.bsky.social on using @npms.bsky.social methods at a landscape scale and Sam Munnis, Nature Evidence Ecologist at @nationaltrust.org.uk

Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/jlRJ50X4fe4#NPMS10Rachel 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.

Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/TOIL50X4ee3#NPMS10Hear Chris Cheffings, Ecosystems Analysis Team Leader at @jncc.bsky.social (1 of 4 @npms.bsky.social partners) reflecting on how to design the ideal plant monitoring scheme. Hope you can make it!

Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/63HH50X49uF#NPMS10Hear panellists from @npms.bsky.social partner organisations @bsbibotany.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social & @plantlifeuk.bsky.social talk about project outcomes & volunteer support.

NPMS volunteers did you see our NPMS summer newsletter? We shared details of the upcoming Plantlife Waxcap Watch webinar all about how to get involved in Waxcap Watch 2025 this autumn. There's still time to join this free event on 6th October 7pm https://ow.ly/Fqbh50X3zrx #waxcapwatch #NPMS

Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event: https://ow.ly/h4UZ50X4czB#NPMS10We're inviting volunteers, stakeholders & plant-loving friends to celebrate 10 years of @npms.bsky.social with us, with an online event on 18th October followed by smaller in-person events across Northern Ireland

You spoke, we listened! We've moved our London #NPMS10 celebrations on 18 October to an online event so even more of you can get involved. Programme & bookings here: https://ow.ly/FLuL50X3v7v Join online for talks, volunteer voices & panel discussion.

Join us in Northern Ireland to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the NPMS. We're inviting volunteers to Lough Neagh Discovery Centre on 25th October for a mix of talks, workshops, interactive learning, and networking opportunities. More info & tickets https://ow.ly/zZUo50X3B9o

Change of date - 2nd October NPMS Plot Creation & Data Entry workshop for registered NPMS volunteers. This online session focuses on creating survey plots, entering data, making edits to your survey forms & how to view your data. More details & booking ow.ly/LHog50X0Gi8

Our fourth NPMS Annual Report is now available. This year we take a special look at the achievements of the scheme & our volunteers over the last decade, as the NPMS celebrates it's special 10th anniversary. Read the report here www.npms.org.uk/article/npms...