A huge thanks to all who braved the weather to join @friendsofedgbastonreservoir on our annual walk as part of @bheritageweek . As always Chris regaled us with the great and the good of Brum We got to enjoy this wonderful setting sun to see us on our way @bosfonline.bsky.social

A huge thank you to Carl Chinn, Brummie Historian & Local Legend, for his brilliant @birminghamlive.bsky.social article on the history of the city’s open spaces - and for highlighting BOSF & our network of volunteers. He recently celebrated our 20th Anniversary with us & @chris4patches.bsky.social 💚

FER will lead our annual Industrial Heritage walk and talk this evening as part of @bheritageweek Known as a local nature reserve Edgbaston Reservoir was built as an integral part of Birmingham’s canal network and plays an important part in Birmingham’s Industrial past and present . .

It seems too early for leaf drop like this , a yellow carpet of leaves on the banks of the res Sadly ‘when trees experience prolonged heat and drought, they lose leaves to reduce water loss. This is a survival tactic, #edgbastonreservoir @bosfonline.bsky.social @birminghamfoe.bsky.social

Andrea Hayes, textile artist based in Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, known for her textile landscapes #WomensArt

A Cormorant drying its wings in front of the cityscape beyond the dam at Edgbaston Reservoir. #cormorant #edgbastonreservoir @bosfonline.bsky.social @brumgreens.bsky.social

Have your say! @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social wants to know how you feel about your local parks in #Birmingham - what you enjoy, what’s important to you, and how satisfied you are! Share your thoughts and help shape the future of our city's green spaces: www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/parks-su...

BOSF ambassador @chris4patches.bsky.social (@brumbiosphere.bsky.social) is back on the move this Sunday 17 Aug, carrying our 20th Anniversary Baton through Hodge Hill to Yardley, visiting parks & connecting with the amazing volunteers, "the unsung heroes" who care for #Birmingham’s green spaces! 💚

Plans have been put forward to part-pedestrianise Bearwood Road. This would open up space for recreation, chess matches, amateur wrestling matches, accordion playing, and allow cafes, bars and restaurants to expand onto the pavement and giving the high street a new lease of life.

🦇 If you're looking for a fun activity to in summer evenings why not take part in our Sunset Survey? It's the perfect bat survey for beginners and you can do it from your garden, window or local park! More info: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/nat...

Responding to @bankofengland.bsky.social's consultation, The Tolkien Society calls for world-renowned author J.R.R. #Tolkien, author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, to feature on new bank notes. @birminghamlive.bsky.social #Booksky www.tolkiensociety.org/2025/07/soci...

How does Brum unlock its full potential through nature? My piece for West Midlands News after Birmingham is crowned as the UK’s first Nature City: westmidlands.news/brum-uks-fir...

The Brum Brew Fest takes place from 5th to 8th August, and for the first time, there are some Bearwood venues on the trail - The Craft Inn and 1000 Trades On The Park! In light of this, we have issued a Travel Advisory Notice for any Brummies looking to cross the border into Bearwood:

The #BigButterflyCount is well underway, and everyone can play a part in ensuring there is a future for butterflies and moths 🦋 You don't need to be an expert to make a big difference! Get out for the count this weekend 👉 buff.ly/4pAZzyX @chrisgpackham.bsky.social

Celebrating Birmingham Open Spaces Forum 20th Anniversary with the Summer Baton Walks Chris Millward will bring the baton to the Reservoir to meet with Friends of Edgbaston Reservoir . You’re welcome to join us . Chris is due to arrive on site 4.45 -5.15 , the location tbd.

We have an exciting month coming up!

It’s #LoveParksWeek! Led by @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social, it's a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the amazing parks and green spaces that bring our communities together! 💚 Find events near you: www.keepbritaintidy....#LoveParksWeek! Let’s enjoy and protect our parks - together! #Birmingham

The evening of memories, part of the @bosfonline.bsky.social 20th Anniversary celebrations was without doubt the highlight of the year so far for me. I’m so excited that this volunteer movement continues to strengthen and I’m proud to serve it with all my heart 🙏✨ bsky.app/profile/bosf...

Fascinating records @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social this week include: Banded Burdock Fly (Terrellia tussilaginis) Wasp Hoverfly - Verrall’s Spearhorn (Chrysotoxum verralli) White-barred Tortrix (Olindia schumacherana) Just look at the eyes & leg barbs on Goldenrod Crab Spider to aid hunting! 😎

Join us for free family fun this summer at Calthorpe Park, Balsall Heath, #Birmingham, (B12 9LF)! 🐞🌳🎨 Bug hunts, crafts, trails & more - all free! Email [email protected]#Birmingham,to find out more and to register!

Disposable BBQs are not allowed in #Birmingham’s parks and open spaces. They can cause serious fires and damage precious green spaces. Please help keep our parks safe for everyone, leave the BBQ at home! @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social

Gall of the week is a fungal gall which at first sight might be taken for an invertebrate gall, although the there is a larger protuberance on the underside of the leaf. It is caused by Exobasidium vaccinii on cowberry, Vaccinium vitis-idaea. Photo by Mike Poulton.

Nature lovers & photographers! It's time to bring summer to our cover photo. ☀️ Reply to this post with your best summertime snaps, and we’ll choose one of our favourites to feature on our profile...

Plant Swap & Sale - everyone welcome! Thursday 3rd July, 4-8pm Coplow Street Grow Site, B16 0DG what3words: fact.shock.spots Free refreshments, including cream teas with summer jelly made from fruit grown right on the site! Let’s grow together! 💚

The last day of June and the hottest day so far. No sunset tonight but some glorious reflections as the sky is caught in the reservoir. #edgbastonreservoir @bosfonline.bsky.social @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social

771 butterflies of 15 species were on the @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social transects today 249 Ringlet 242 Meadow Brown 82 Small Skipper 63 G-V White 51 Large White 26 Small White 20 Marbled White 16 Large Skipper 8 Comma 4 Gatekeeper 3 S Tortoiseshell 3 Peacock 2 Red Admiral Brimstone S Wood 😎

Trees springing into their Summer greenery at #edgbastonreservoir . Lovely to have a stroll through the woodland areas on the fringes off the main path . #friendsofedgbastonreservoir #localnaturereserve

What a fantastic evening at our AGM this year - made even more special as we mark 20 years since Birmingham Open Spaces Forum was founded!

Full moon walk with Walkspace around Stirchley and Lifford

A beautiful evening walk. Just a few miles outside of #Birmingham city centre and tonight it’s so tranquil with just the sound of the birds settling in. Worth protecting ? A jewel yet still threatened by inappropriate development. #edgbastonreservoir #localnaturereserve @bosfonline.bsky.social

Brum’s Birds of Prey are rising to protect the Hen Harrier! People of Birmingham - we need YOU! 496 signatures across the city so far: www.team4nature.co.uk/blog/campaig...

Views over the freshly pruned fruit trees. Looking lovely in the Spring sunshine at #edgbastonreservoir @bosfonline.bsky.social @naturallybham.bsky.social

Hey nature lovers! We're on the lookout for a shiny new cover photo. This month's theme? Signs of spring! 🌤️ Reply to this post with your best snaps, and we’ll choose one of our favourites to feature on our profile...

Join #WestMidlands Greener Together Forum for 2 FREE workshops on Building Community Resilience for a Changing Climate! 13 & 25 March, 11am-1pm EcoPark Environment Centre, #Birmingham, B10 9HH. Create action plans & more! Open to all West Midlands community groups! Register: shorturl.at/kI1fY

Crocuses in the sunshine at #edgbastonreservoir

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

Join us tommorow in the Edg Res orchard for a guided pruning session with #fruitandnutvillage and #warmearth . 5/2/25 at 10.30 . Free event. All welcome just turn up.

The Crack Willows growing in the margins of Edgbaston Reservoir, great for the wildlife and beautiful at dusk. @ecorecord.bsky.social

Fungi growing on the fallen tree at #edgbastinreservoir @westmidsfungi.bsky.social @ecorecord.bsky.social

Tranquil views over #edgastonreservoir as the water levels rise covering the roots of the marginal willows. With the city in view beyond the dam the reservoir a natural oasis for all

Would you cut this? 🌿 A future alive with buzzing hedgerows, singing Skylarks, and rich, healthy soil or one of silent fields, struggling farms, and nature in freefall? The UK Government has a choice. Tell them - Nature can’t afford a pay cut: action.rspb.org.uk/page/156168/... 📢

Take part in our 2025 SpawnWatch survey! 🐸 Spotted frog or toad spawn in Birmingham & Black Country? Let us know! Your records will help EcoRecord keep our information up-to date 🕰️ and improve our knowledge of the distribution 🗺️ of these key species. ✅ www.bbcwildlife.org.uk/Spawnwatch

Help celebrate the 10th anniversary of the community orchard at #edgbastonreservoir by pruning the apples snd pears , weeding and mulching, while enjoying views over the reservoir . See you on Wednesday 5th March from 10.30am #edgbastonreservoir #communityorchard @bosfonline.bsky.social

HAVE YOUR SAY: on proposals for Lickey Hills new play area HERE:👉 bvoices.uk/40WbYiw - #HaveYourSay #LickeyHills #Birmingham #BirminghamUK #B31Voices #BVoices

Join us on Wednesday 5th March to prune the apples and pear trees under the expert guidance of Rob from Fruit and Nut Village . Warm Earth will to add their support with hosts, FER. Light refreshments provided , Meet at the orchard at 10.30 the location is in the flyer @bosfonline.bsky.social

This #NationalNestboxWeek, a reminder that a little maintenance goes a long way. Whether it’s nesting season or a winter retreat, a well-kept nest box can be a safe space for birds all year round. Here’s how to keep yours in top shape every season... 👇🧵

I am so excited to announce the launch of the #BrumBiosphere This project will place birds & butterflies at the very heart of a thriving city! 15% of all sales of the amazing Steve Lilly project artwork supports @bosfonline.bsky.social Please support & share: team4nature.co.uk/brum-biosphere

Get ready for the City Nature Challenge! 🌍🔍 In just a few months, cities worldwide will compete to record the most wild species. Let’s secure B'ham and the Black Country's spot on the leaderboard and start practicing now! 🏆🐝🌿 🔗 www.bbcwildlife.org.uk/CityNatureCh... #CityNatureChallenge #Wildlife

See our city in a different light 19–22 Feb 2025 Birmingham Light Festival will brighten up the dark winter nights From 6pm–10pm a series of city centre locations will be transformed into a free, spectacular gallery of illuminated artworks for all to enjoy & explore www.birminghamlightfestival.co.uk