Great to have Cllr Alan Schneiderman (Environment and Climate Change) at our monthly meeting, and to discuss some of the Council’s environmental projects. We hope you all know how much is reused and recycled, for example at Summers Lane Recycling Centre. But, please do try to use less too.

Our initiative to encourage #Finchley residents to sow #wildflower mini-#meadows in September and October is going strong. We have over 100 sign-ups and about 17 meadows already prepared. See a few photos to get inspired- we can't wait to see blooms in spring for #pollinators and #biodiversity

Flowering ivy in the Garden - a favourite for late pollinators.

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 1/5

Butterflies need our help. If you’re in the UK please sign and share. 🦋 @savebutterflies.bsky.social #pesticides butterflyemergency.good.do/rescue-missi...

We were delighted to present MP @rozsavage.bsky.social with the first Rewilding and Restoring Nature Award at the Political Purpose Awards this evening 🏆 Roz is an excellent rewilding champion, pressing for the rapid recovery of nature across Britain's land and seas.

A new report about pesticides use was released by PAN network today: issuu.com/pan-uk/docs/... . Check how your council is fairing and if it's still using pesticides, please ask your council to go pesticide-free by using this campaign: pan-uk.eaction.org.uk/pesticide-fr...

The Meadow Brown was the second most counted butterfly in last year’s #BigButterflyCount with 177,844 sightings 🦋👀 You don't have to be an expert to help butterflies and moths! Get ready to count from this Friday 18 July to Sunday 10 August. 📷: Miles Attenborough

It was a convivial and productive atmosphere at Barnet Friends of the Earth’s AGM. We recounted the things we’ve done, motivated each other to do more, and enjoyed tasty tidbits. If Barnet residents want to help protect our local and wider environment, let us know!

How fans at Glastonbury got an irresistible invitation to Take the Jump and get their earth-loving groove on! takethejump.org/latest/feeli...

🌿 Barnet FoE joined the Act Now, Change Forever nature lobby today. Constituents spoke with MPs about the environmental issues that matter most. Are you from Barnet and met your MP? We’d love to hear what was discussed 💬🌍 #ActNowChangeForever #BarnetFoE #Barnet #FriendsOfTheEarth #BarnetCouncil

🪲🐞🦋🐝🦗🕷️ A stark warning from the UK is shown in the latest data from the Bugs Matter survey. It paints a stark picture of insect decline and calls on all of us to take action for biodiversity. www.pan-europe.info/blog/where-h...

Our project's June newsletter: mailchi.mp/199bb99cc8ac... includes info on so many local nature-related events such as our very own Buzzing Barnet urban rewilding workshop, as well as other fantastic events, lots of #pollinator knowledge & inspiration - check it out :)

#Finchley based volunteers are invited to register to our newest challenge: 60 mini-meadows in 60 days! Sign-up today to receive your FREE #wildflower seeds to sow in a pot, a flower-bed or lawn. Increase #biodiveristy and benefit #pollinators with this simple, easy act. forms.gle/NfoZQxEvV4GH...

Please come and visit us for London Open Gardens 7/8 June - 11/4pm and explore this green gem in the Square Mile.

Depending on where you live, now could be a good time to harvest Lady’s Smock seed. The capsules are explosive so carefully cut stalks with scissors & place in a bag & shake! Sow straight away.

Without bees and other pollinators a lot of our food wouldn't exist! When you eat today, think of the tiny helpers who worked hard to produce your food! #WorldBeeDay #FoodHeroes

Bees are tiny — but their impact is huge. 🐝 This #WorldBeeDay, Maya Penn — artist & director of Asali Movie — reminds us why protecting pollinators means protecting our planet and future. #SaveTheBees @mayasideas.bsky.social

Today is #worldbeeday @fao.org. This year's theme, "Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all", highlights the critical roles bees and other pollinators play in agrifood systems and the health of our planet's ecosystems.

#BarnetFoE had positive meeting with @sarahsackman.bsky.social, MP & Minister. Agreed environmental crisis greater than ever & importance of sustainable strategic policies. Sarah emphasised power of local initiatives and invited us to make demands of MPs - thank you Sarah, we’ll take you up on that!

We are have updated our research into which garden plants attract the most pollinators. Our original research included 5 years of data. We then moved house so this is now 9 years of data over 2 different locations. www.rosybee.com/research-study

#NoMowMay is Plantlife’s annual campaign urging everyone to pack away the lawnmower, let wildflowers grow freely and help nature. Even the smallest wild patch can provide vital food needed by bees and butterflies, and giving nature the best start to summer. @plantlifeuk.bsky.social

Do more by doing less this #NoMowMay 🌱🦋 Research shows that long grass can increase butterfly numbers by up to 93%, so step away from the mower and let it grow for nature this summer! Join @plantlifeuk.bsky.social's #NoMowMovement 👉 t.co/05M0j8nLx9 📷: Bob Eade

butterfly-conservation.org/make-your-pr... towards #nomowmay- and get a free educational resource. Long grass is essential for butterflies!

We enjoyed facilitating a #pollinator-friendly gardening workshop at a local car-free "Play Street" initiative. The plants were grown by a local agroecological farm GROW and our visitors had varying levels of gardening experience. Nothing like getting mucky and learning new skills!

Barnet and Enfield based plant fans, all your plant dreams may have just come true! Look at all these wonderful local plants sales coming up in the next few weeks 👇 (in date order) See you there? 🌱

By simply not mowing my lawn, the benefits for #wildlife are already showing. Species mown for 20+ years are now busting into life, including White & Red Dead Nettle, Greater Celandine, Ground Ivy, Dandelions & many more, providing so much nectar for #Bees & other insects 🐞🐝

We welcome Barnet residents to Windermere Avenue N3 Play Street! Plant a pot with #pollinator-friendly plants and take it home - for free! www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1281166677...

Did you miss @dave.goulson Entolive webinar yesterday? Want to hear about the results of The Big Bee Hotel Experiment 2024? You can watch the whole webinar for free here: youtu.be/6c_YhzKD0mo?...

Nice @channel4news.bsky.social coverage of our "pet flea treatments turn up in bird's nests" research, starring my dog Poppy :) www.channel4.com/news/scienti...

📰 I've just sent IEB's latest newsletter - did you get it? You won't believe how many super sounding local events are taking place in the next few weeks! Take a look at mailchi.mp/e8f7efddd237...

Nice coverage of the pet flea treatments in bird's nests issue by @channel4news.bsky.social www.channel4.com/news/scienti...

Good job @channel4news.bsky.social High time the dangers of flea collars received attention @cannelledemontaigu.bsky.social They were highlighted 4years ago by @davegoulson.bsky.social in Silent Earth @cherry-b.bsky.social @songbirdsurvival.bsky.social #ornithology www.channel4.com/news/scienti...

For the 1st time, legislation is being put forward to UK parliament to phase out harmful urban #pesticides. Support @sianberry.bsky.social's #GoPesticideFree bill, due for debate on 25 April, by writing to your MP👉https://pan-uk.eaction.org.uk/edm-urban-pesticides 📷 Iris Borgers

Daisy, dandelion, cowslip and white dead nettle in the meadow.

Pets to Nests webinar: How treating your pets for fleas has a negative effect on local garden bird populations and wildlife Register: eventbrite.com.au/e/1281095654589 Thursday, 1st May, 6pm-7pm Please join us and if you are a pet owner, please invite your vet to join too!

Missed this year's UK Butterfly Recorders’ Meeting? All the brilliant talks from the day are now available to watch back on our YouTube channel! 🙌 Grab a cuppa and catch up 👉 buff.ly/P6tEyYg 📷: Chris Stamp #UKBRM #SaveButterflies #UKBMS50

Support Sian Berry’s #GoPesticideFree bill, scheduled for debate 25th April, which would ban local councils in England from using pesticides in public spaces. No more poison in our streets and parks! Contact your MP using the link below: pan-uk.eaction.org.uk/edm-urban-pe... @sianberry.bsky.social

We're delighted to share our April newsletter, which details our spring/summer programme "Buzz Stops 2025". It includes in-person planting events which are free of charge. Come and join us, enjoy the read :) mailchi.mp/531867430f62...

What if every garden looked like this? #NoMowMay is fast approaching and this year you can give #PowerToTheFlowers!🌸 Whether you’re in a city, town or the countryside, pack away your lawnmower and allow wildflowers to bloom freely, starting this May🌱 Join the No Mow Movement 👉 t.co/yPZrFcC9qy

US honeybee populations falling faster than Tesla shares: Https://www.newscientist.com/article/2475203-largest-ever-us-honeybee-die-off-has-destroyed-1-6-million-colonies/

Our project's horticulturist, Deena J Kestenbaum, delivered two engaging webinars last week, now on our Youtube Channel: The Wonder of #soilscience: youtu.be/xoHVGQAMU9s?... For the Love of Weeds: youtu.be/BMXSZq1FtGo?... Upcoming webinar Pets to Nests: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1281095654...

Let it grow! 🌱🦋 Research shows that letting parts of your garden grow wild with long grass can increase butterfly numbers up to 93% and attract a wider range of species. Pledge to put away the lawnmower this summer 👉 buff.ly/J1NR7gU #ButterflyEmergency #GrowDontMow

Bad call from the RHS. Note to gardeners - If defra and the nurseries are the problem, we as gardeners need to be asking nurseries what plants are grown in before parting with our cash. And ideally telling our MPs this is needed too.

@relondon.bsky.social says the UK wastes around 9.52 million tons of food a year, costing the avg household up to £1000 🤯 Find out how to cut your food waste and save £££ at this Bin Less Save More workshop at Chipping Barnet Library on 30 April (6.30 - 8pm): www.tickettailor.com/events/theno...

Sustain joins 50 farming and environmental organisations in a joint letter to the Chancellor, urging the government not to cut DEFRA’s budget any further. Read on 🔽

We've just joined Bluesky and hope to connect with our lovely contacts and make new friends. We're a group of volunteers from #Finchley, North #London, we organise initiatives that improve habitat for #pollinators: growing plants for local community spaces; planting workshops; webinars & more.