🌸Fancy pulling some #HimalayanBalsam in #Nottinghamshire? 🌸We have scheduled a session on TOMORROW EVENING 7th July at #MansfieldWoodhouseBridleway! 🌸For more information and to book your place, please contact us on [email protected] #invasivespecies #invasivespeciesremoval

🌸Fancy pulling some #HimalayanBalsam in #Nottinghamshire? 🌸We have scheduled an evening session on Tuesday 7th July 2026 at #MansfieldWoodhouseBridleway! 🌸For more information and to book your place, please contact us on [email protected] #invasivespecies #invasivespeciesremoval

My placement with Notts BAG has come to an end! 😭 I am so grateful for the opportunities I've had to be part of real, hands on nature #conservation, from species work to digital mapping. I have learned so much and I'll continue to work in conservation. Good luck to the next Conservation Intern! 🍀

🌸Fancy pulling some #HimalayanBalsam in Nottinghamshire? 🌸We have scheduled a session TOMORROW EVENING 30th June in #CliftonWoods ! 🌸For more information and to book your place, please contact us on [email protected] #invasivespecies #invasivespeciesremoval #Nottinghamshire

🦋 A Silver-washed #Fritillary in #Cotgrave Forest 🦋 One of high summer’s most eye catching woodland butterflies, thriving in sunny rides and sheltered glades. Powerful flight, rich colour and a great sign of well managed woodland habitat. #Butterflies #NottsNature #WoodlandWildlife #SummerSigns

What do you think about the River Leen and constructed habitats? If you have time, please scan the QR code or follow this link to fill in a community survey which has been created by Andrea Sartorius, a student from Nottingham University: tinyurl.com/249m6akc Thankyou! #survey #students #RiverLeen

🌸Fancy pulling some #Himalayan Balsam in Nottinghamshire? 🌸We have scheduled an evening session on 30th June 2026 in #CliftonWoods ! 🌸For more information and to book your place, ple contact us on [email protected] #invasivespecies #invasivespeciesremoval #Nottinghamshire

Tree planting in #Newark and #Sherwood, invasive species in #Southwell, and a day making a difference 🌱🌿 See what we got up to (and why it matters) in our latest blog 👇 nottsbag.org.uk/2026/06/25/t... #greenwoodcommunityforest #himalayanbalsam #invasivespecies #nottinghamshire #nottingham

🌼 Last week we worked on #HimalayanBalsam at #CavendishWood in #Nottinghamshire. 🌼 We were with #EveryTurn, a #nonprofit, supporting people with their #mentalhealth. 🌼 It was warm, but we stayed hydrated and made good progress! 💪 🌼 Thankyou to everyone who took part - we hope you enjoyed it! 👍

🌸 Deptford Pink in flower 🌸 This delicate wildflower is a UK LBAP species, relying on warm, open, lightly managed grassland to survive. Every sighting matters. Learn more about LBAP species in Nottinghamshire: nottsbag.org.uk/lbap/ #SummerSigns #Wildflowers #NottsNature #LBAP #DeptfordPink

🌼 Another day out controlling Himalayan Balsam last week at #RainworthWater with the #EnvironmentAgency. 🌼 It rained on and off, for the most part we were sheltered and had more wet boots than wet coats! Everyone did a great job 💪 🌼 Thank you to everyone who took part!

🌳 Sherwood Forest Trust turns 30! Discover their journey, impact, and why their work matters more than ever in our latest blog, alongside learning what Graeme Turner has been doing to celebrate! 👇 nottsbag.org.uk/2026/06/23/s... #NottsWildlife #Conservation #SherwoodForestTrust #SherwoodForest

🌸Fancy pulling some #HimalayanBalsam in Nottinghamshire? 🌸We have scheduled a session TOMORROW EVENING 23rd June 2026 in #Edwinstowe ! 🌸For more information and to book your place, please contact us on [email protected] #invasivespecies #invasivespeciesremoval #Nottinghamshire

🌸 Selfheal at Staunton Quarry 🌸 💜 This small purple spike thrives in lightly managed grassland, quietly supporting bees and other pollinators through early summer. Easy to miss, but an important part of healthy meadow habitats. #SummerSigns #Wildflowers #NottsNature #LookCloser #Selfheal

"When the surrounding landscape is favourable and more helpful, small forest fragments can support far more bird species than would be expected based solely on their size." theconversation.com/small-forest...

🌸Fancy pulling some Himalayan Balsam in Nottinghamshire? 🌸We have scheduled a session on 23rd June 2026 in #Edwinstowe ! 🌸For more information and to book your place, please contact us on [email protected] #HimalayanBalsam #invasivespecies #invasivespeciesremoval #Nottinghamshire

🌼 On our quest to tackle #invasive #HimalayanBalsam across #Nottinghamshire, we were at #WeirFields in the city with a group from #LSEG. 🌼 There was a LOT of the plant, many hands made light work, we moved a huge amount and we made great progress! 🌼 Thank you to everyone involved! 👍

Meadow Vetchling weaving through early summer grassland at Tresswell 🌼 Bright yellow flowers like this thrive in lightly managed meadows, quietly supporting insects and adding colour to places that reward a closer look. Have you spotted it yet? #SummerSigns #Wildflowers #NottsNature #LookCloser

Rangers and volunteers are hard at work protecting Nottinghamshire’s woodlands & riverbanks 🌿🌊 Find out what goes into this vital conservation work, and why it matters 👇 nottsbag.org.uk/2026/06/15/r... #Conservation #NottsWildlife #Biodiversity #NatureRecovery #Nottinghamshire #HabitatProtection

🌸Fancy pulling some Himalayan Balsam in Nottinghamshire? 🌸We have scheduled a session on 16th June 2026 in #CavendishWood ! 🌸For more information and to book your place, please contact us on [email protected] #HimalayanBalsam #invasivespecies #invasivespeciesremoval #Nottinghamshire

A Four spotted Chaser resting at Orston Plaster Pits📷️ Golden bodied with its distinctive dark wing spots. A brilliant early summer dragonfly and a sign of healthy wetland habitat. Have you seen any where you are? Post your photos in the comments! #SummerSigns #Dragonflies #NottsNature

🌸Fancy pulling some Himalayan Balsam in Nottinghamshire? 🌸We have scheduled a session on 16th June 2026 in #CavendishWood ! 🌸For more information and to book your place, please contact us on [email protected] #HimalayanBalsam #invasivespecies #invasivespeciesremoval #Nottinghamshire

🦞 Why remove #SignalCrayfish? Introduced to the UK in the 1970s for farming, they escaped & spread rapidly. They carry #CrayfishPlague - deadly to native #WhiteClawedCrayfish. Protecting our #biodiversity is why we act - take a look at our species action plan here: buff.ly/GKvWMjx #Conservation

🌼 A Common Spotted Orchid flowering in Halam, Nottinghamshire 🌼 One of early summer’s most recognisable native orchids. Its pale pink, patterned blooms are a beautiful sign of species rich grassland and lightly managed edges. Have you seen any orchids yet? #SummerSigns #Wildflowers #NottsNature

A Hazel Pot Beetle at Sherwood National Nature Reserve 🪲 One of #Nottinghamshire ’s real highlights and a UK LBAP priority species. Its rich reddish shell and reliance on warm, mixed habitats show how important shale woodland mosaics still are. nottsbag.org.uk/lbap/ #Invertebrates #Conservation

🦞 Netting is another key method in our crayfish surveys! 🦞 We sweep pond edges and vegetation, turning stones to find hidden individuals. Unlike traps, nets help us catch smaller crayfish that can escape, ensuring more thorough removal. #SignalCrayfish #Fieldwork #Conservation #InvasiveSpecies

🐛 Large White butterfly larvae feeding in early June 🐛 A classic summer sight! Their bold yellow and black markings stand out as they grow quickly, building energy before pupating and emerging as the familiar white butterflies later in the season. #SummerSigns #Butterflies #NottsNature

Last week, we began tackling #invasive #HimalayanBalsam across #Nottinghamshire! We started at #SpaPonds on Tuesday in the woodland, and we had a group of 14 including members from #GallifordTry. We made good progress, but there is still much to do! Thank you to everyone who came along to help! 👍

🦞So what happens after we collect Signal Crayfish? 🦞 Back at the table, we record trap locations, measure carapace length, and check for abnormalities like missing claws. We also note moulting stage: softer mid-sections mean active moulting! #SignalCrayfish #Fieldwork #Conservation #InvasiveSpecies

🌼 Common Centaury flowering in Blidworth Wood 🌼 A delicate summer wildflower with bright pink, star shaped blooms. Often found in sunny woodland edges and grassland rides, it’s a small but lovely marker of rich, established habitat 🌞 #SummerSigns #Wildflowers #NottsNature #BlidworthWood

🌳 Late spring in Bulwell Hall Wood Sunlight through fresh leaves, a full canopy above and dense undergrowth below. Every layer of the woodland alive and working together, showing what a healthy woodland looks like at this time of year 🌞 #SpringSigns #Woodland #NottsNature #BulwellHall #Nature

🌼 White Bryony flowering at Rushcliffe Halt 🌼 A delicate climber with pale, star shaped blooms and curling tendrils weaving through grassland edges. Easy to miss, but a lovely sign of early summer growth. We'd love to see your photos of White Bryony! #SpringSigns #Wildflowers #NottsNature

🦇 Night-time surveys at Sherwood Forest uncovered exciting bat activity at Center Parcs! Discover which species were recorded and why they matter for conservation 👇 nottsbag.org.uk/2026/05/12/b... #NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #Bats

🌼 Pignut flowering at Digby Park 🌼 A delicate spring wildflower often found in older, lightly managed grassland. Its small white umbels are easy to miss, but they’re a great sign of healthy, established meadow habitat. Post your photos of meadows below! 📸 #SpringSigns #Wildflowers #NottsNature

🦞 It’s #CrayfishSeason! 🦞 We’re back at Bulwell, #Nottinghamshire, trapping invasive #SignalCrayfish in two fishing ponds. Early starts, baited traps, and careful checks help us manage their impact. Stay tuned for what happens next! #Conservation #Biodiversity #Crayfish #InvasiveSpecies

🧄 Wild Garlic carpeting the woodland floor at Bulwell Hall Wood! 🧄 One of late spring’s most striking sights. These white blooms transform the understorey and fill the woods with a beautiful spray of white and of course, that unmistakable spring scent! 😄 #SpringSigns #WildGarlic #NottsNature

🦋 A Dingy Skipper in Newstead A subtle spring butterfly and a UK LBAP priority species. These small skippers rely on warm, open grassland and mosaic habitats, making sites like this vital for their survival. Where have you seen them? nottsbag.org.uk/lbap/ #SpringSigns #Butterflies #NottsNature

Bluebells carpeting the woodland floor at Cutts Wood One of Nottinghamshire’s loveliest May sights. Their blue haze spreads through the trees just as the canopy begins to green, a perfect snapshot of spring in full swing. When have you seen them in your area? #SpringSigns #Bluebells #NottsNature

Common Twayblade flowering in Halam A subtle spring orchid with small green flowers and distinctive twin leaves. Widespread but often overlooked, it’s a quiet sign that Nottinghamshire’s wildflower season is picking up pace. Have you spotted any near you? #SpringSigns #Wildflowers #NottsNature

A Broad bodied Chaser at East Leake One of the first dragonflies to appear each year. Its golden body and broad shape make it a real early May standout, marking the shift from spring towards summer. Tell us if you've seen any dragonflies in your area yet? #SpringSigns #Dragonflies #NottsNature

Yellow Archangel in full bloom at Newstead One of the classic woodland flowers of early May. Its soft yellow blooms spread through shady woodland floors, signalling that spring has properly settled in beneath the canopy. Have you seen it in your area? #SpringSigns #WoodlandFlowers #NottsNature

Ivy leaved Toadflax flowering from a wall crack — a reminder that wildlife doesn’t stop at the countryside edge. Urban habitats are part of Nottinghamshire’s LBAP, and small plants like this show how nature thrives in built up places. nottsbag.org.uk/lbap/ #UrbanNature #NottsNature #LBAP

🌿 Ash coming into bud in late April One of the last trees to wake up in spring. Its dark buds and emerging flowers appear after many others, quietly marking the closing stages of the spring bud season. Have you seen any where you live? #SpringSigns #TreeBuds #NottsNature #Ash #Springbuds

🚨The Grizzled Skipper has been spotted in South Nottinghamshire on 18th April! 🦋 Just starting to emerge, they may be near you if you're in this area so please keep your eyes peeled and let us know when and where you spot them! 👀 #GrizzledSkipper #butterflies #butterfly #surveying #southnotts

🐭 A Water Vole tucked among fresh spring growth One of Nottinghamshire’s LBAP species and always a special sight. As vegetation thickens along streams and ditches, these shy mammals become more active if they have the right cover. nottsbag.org.uk/lbap/ #WaterVoleWatch #NottsNature #Nottingham

🌿 A Large Red Damselfly along the River Leen, one of the first damselflies to appear each year. Its vivid red body and delicate wings are a classic early spring sight beside rivers and ponds. #SpringSigns #Damselflies #NottsNature #Nottinghamshire #RiverLeen #insects #water #pondlife

💮 White dead nettle flowering on a spring verge in Wysall. 💮 Its name reflects the fact that it doesn't sting! Its white blooms are an early nectar source for bees and a familiar sight across Nottinghamshire at this time of year. #SpringSigns #Wildflowers #NottsNature #whitedeadnettle

🌊🌿 New on the blog: the Welbeck Estate is working with the Environment Agency to explore re‑naturalising the River Poulter at Cuckney, reconnecting it to its floodplain and mapping historic water meadows! nottsbag.org.uk/2026/04/16/n... #NottsWildlife #Conservation #Biodiversity

🦋 A Grizzled Skipper at Saxondale, is one of Nottinghamshire’s LBAP species and a real spring highlight. These small butterflies rely on sunny, sheltered mosaic habitats, making sightings like this especially rewarding! nottsbag.org.uk/lbap/ #SpringSigns #Butterflies #NottsNature

🦋 Two beautiful mating Orange Tip butterflies, wings closed, hiding the famous orange tips and revealing the pretty mossy green and white underwing pattern instead. Easy to overlook when still, unmistakable once they take flight. #SpringSigns #Butterflies #NottsNature #OrangeTip