Love your local #park in #Birmingham? Tell @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social what you think - what you enjoy, what matters most, and how satisfied you are in the short survey below! It only takes a few minutes to share your views: www.birminghambehear...

We’re hiring! Join BOSF and help make #Birmingham’s parks & open spaces greener, healthier & more connected 💚 Roles: Membership & Development Officer + Nature Engagement Officer Apply by Fri 3 Oct , email: [email protected] For more info, visit: bosf.org.uk/new-roles-at...

💚 20 years of volunteers making Birmingham greener! Excited to kick off our Annual Conference today - celebrating members’ achievements, sharing skills & looking to the future of #Birmingham’s parks and open spaces 🌿 #BOSF20

It’s a real honour to be nominated for a Community Inspiration Award in the Environmental category. This recognition belongs not just to BOSF, but to the hundreds of amazing #volunteers across #Birmingham who give their time, energy, and passion to care for our #parks and open spaces! 💚

Discover Nature in Autumn! Join @wardendgftc.bsky.social & @chris4patches.bsky.social @brumcjc.bsky.social for a guided autumn Walk & Talk. Explore the changing season, learn about local wildlife, & enjoy a morning in nature. Sat 4th Oct 10am-12pm Ward End Park, #Birmingham Free and open to all!

The 5th Mobile Catering Services for Parks tender is now live on In-Tend. Deadline: 30 Sept 2025 (midday). Details & docs (ref: PQ0614): www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/05232... Covers pitches across Birmingham’s parks. Contracts run for 4 years. @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social

I warmly invite you to join me and Friends of Stechford Hall Park tomorrow to enter the fascinating world of Brum’s birds & butterflies: 11am via Stechford Road B34 6AB This is their 1st nature event so will also be cause for a great celebration of Brum community development @bosfonline.bsky.social

The UK Spotted Flycatcher population has declined by 93% in my lifetime! Friends of Stechford Hall Park enjoyed watching 2 during my guided walk today Brum has a HUGE story to tell about its nature & how it improves the lives of its people! Volunteers are the storytellers! @bosfonline.bsky.social

News just in! @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social and the Green Flag Award are working with the @universityofleeds.bsky.social and the Suzy Lamplugh Trust to support a new campaign: #SaferParks - #StandUpAgainstStreetHarassment

Join our BOSF Team - we’re hiring two new roles to help make #Birmingham’s parks and open spaces greener, healthier, and more connected! Click the following link for the full job descriptions & more info: bosf.org.uk/new-role...#Birmingham’s Please help spread this news by sharing this post! 💚🙌

The UK’s leading resource management company, @veoliauk.bsky.social - is offering an orchard of five fruit trees across Birmingham. The scheme is now open for applications, to find out more and apply for free fruit trees - head to veolia.co.uk/veolia-...

Great to be involved in the launch of the Life Sciences Festival in #Birmingham yesterday. Thanks to @chris4patches.bsky.social (@brumbiosphere.bsky.social) for the invite and the chance to host a stall - it was a brilliant opportunity to connect with organisations from across the West Midlands.

🍂🍁WERG, @chris4patches.bsky.social @bosfonline.bsky.social 4th October event on Cotterills Lane Recreation Ground. Join us🍂🍁

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 💚

Join the @nationaltrust.org.uk Nature Towns & Cities + Nature Neighbourhoods teams for a conference in Manchester, 23 Oct. Explore how nature helps build healthier, connected communities. Hear from inspiring groups + shape future support. Info & sign-up: naturetownsandcities.org.uk/event/creati...

It was an absolute pleasure to lead a guided bird & butterfly walk with the growing number of Friends of Queens Park in Brum Fantastic to record 21 bird species incl Chiffchaff, Green Woodpecker, House Martin, Sparrowhawk & Treecreeper and 5 butterfly species #BrumBiosphere @bosfonline.bsky.social

The West Midlands Local Nature Recovery Strategy consultation is open until 12 Sept! Help shape the future of nature in Birmingham & beyond - everyone can play a part. Take part here: www.wmca.org.uk/what... #NatureRecovery #WestMidsNature #WestMidlands #Birmingham

After carrying the @bosfonline.bsky.social 20th Anniversary Celebration Baton over 150,000 steps to Brum’s “unsung superheroes”, what better way to recharge & reflect than to survey @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social It was fantastic to see record numbers of Small Copper & Common Blue plus 106 Linnet!

Celebrating 20 years of BOSF! Ward End Residents' Group have a mention too! #BOSFbatoncelebrations @bosfonline.bsky.social @chris4patches.bsky.social WERG on the third leg last Sunday.... 📰🗞️West Midlands News Piece 👇 20 years of Brum Open Space Forum westmidlands.news/20-years-of-...

The final day of our 20th Anniversary Baton Walk is happening today, Sun 24 Aug! @chris4patches.bsky.social will carry the Baton, meeting volunteers along the way. Moving into Hall Green, then Selly Oak, before finishing the epic journey where it all began, in Cotteridge Park! #BOSFbatoncelebrations

Do you have a broken electrical or battery-powered household item? Give it a second chance at our Repair Workshop with Recognition Circular, sponsored by @veoliauk.bsky.social Friday 29 August, 10am-2pm - Expert volunteers - Cut waste - Save money Book your slot: recognition-circular...

A Handful of memories & our vision for Birmingham for @BOSFonline @bosfonline.bsky.social 20th Anniversary Baton Celebration 🎊Keep Birmingham Clean & Green! 💚 @chris4patches.bsky.social

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! 💚

Birmingham Voluntary Services Council @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social is inviting Ward End residents to join a WM Adapt World Café on Thursday 21st August, 10am–2pm at Dolphin Centre, Lakeside Cafe, Ward End Park.

Join the Friends of Small Heath Park for a Community Clean-Up! This Saturday 16 Aug from 12pm, the volunteers will be out in the park giving it some extra care - and you’re invited to join in! Help keep Small Heath Park clean & welcoming for everyone. Equipment is provided & refreshments available.

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...

Join us tomorrow, Sunday 10th August, for Day 2 of our 20th Anniversary Baton Journey! After an amazing Day 1 exploring Northfield, Edgbaston, and Ladywood with @chris4patches.bsky.social (@brumbiosphere.bsky.social) carrying our Celebration Baton, we’re excited to keep the adventure going!

If you’re looking to get outdoors, meet new people, and make a real difference in your local community - why not lend a hand with one of the amazing volunteer groups across the city? Head to the map page on our website to find your local group & get involved this summer bosf.org.uk/members/ 💚

Free family fun in Calthorpe Park, #Birmingham this summer! Bug hunts, crafts, nature trails & more. Next up: Craft & Create - Tuesday 5 Aug, 10am-12pm. Materials provided - just bring your imagination! Calthorpe Park, Balsall Heath, B12 9LF To book or find out more, email: [email protected]

We have an exciting month coming up!

#Birmingham is the UK’s first official Nature City, it's great to see national recognition for our city. BOSF’s volunteers play a huge, often unsung role in making this happen, from nature restoration to food growing, helping bring the City of Nature vision to life every day. www.bbc.co.uk/news/a...

We’re delighted to share that we have been nominated for a Community Inspiration Award in the Environmental category - huge thanks to the Community Foundation for recognising our work! Winners announced Fri 26 Sept at the 13th annual awards ceremony in #Birmingham. #communityinspirationawards

Pause awhile and return to your breathing. Our collective sense of feeling overwhelmed or anxious is understandable in today’s world. Nature is a wonderful reminder that our calm comes from within, and that we are all One. The present moment is all we truly have. Embrace it. 😊 #mindfulness #life

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 National Federation of Parks & Green Spaces is hiring a freelance administrator! Remote, flexible, and supporting the UK parks movement. Apply by Sun 10 Aug: send a short cover email + CV/LinkedIn to [email protected]

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...

Last night we were joined by so many of the people who make our city’s open spaces thrive - volunteers, allotment growers, Park Rangers, @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social staff, Councillors, and the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Zafar Iqbal. 💚 A thread from our #EveningOfMemories:

Planning a park or community event in 2026? Beacon Cycling Academy ( Go-Ride club with @britishcycling.org.uk ) is looking to team up with Birmingham groups to run free “come and try it” cycling sessions! Bikes, helmets & coaches provided. beaconrcc.org.uk/aca... contact: [email protected]...

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

Shaping #Birmingham’s Future - Marketplace Roadshow 2025! Meet local services, groups & partners all in one place. @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social Weds 23 July, 10:30am-12:30pm South & City College, Handsworth Campus B21 9DP Register: bit.ly/PerryBarrMar...

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!

The Marsh Hill Allotments Summer Show is on this Saturday 12th July, 11am-4pm! Expect stalls selling cakes, candles, books & more - plus their own allotment garden stall 🌱🍰 All welcome! Marsh Hill Allotments, B23 7HE #Birmingham #Allotments #CommunityGardening

We will be at #CoCoMAD tomorrow in #Cotteridge Park, #Birmingham! Find us in the Circus Field Marquee with a fun, family-friendly drop-in activity. Come say hi, get creative & hear more about how we support Birmingham’s parks 💚

💚 @wardendgftc.bsky.social had a great day at Cotterills Lane Rec with Birmingham River Champions, learning water chemistry testing & Urban Riverfly monitoring - the river’s answer to pond dipping! Big thanks to Friends of Berkeley Rd Park & Stechford Hall Park. [email protected]

#Birmingham Tree People are hiring an Operations & Engagement Coordinator to join their team! This role supports all aspects of the charity’s work - from admin and content creation to community engagement and tree planting! Find out more & apply here: birminghamtreepeople...

🌳💡 @veoliauk.bsky.social’s Sustainability Fund is open! Community groups, individuals & not-for-profits in #Birmingham can apply for up to £1,000 plus in-kind support for projects that boost biodiversity, cut waste, or strengthen local communities. Apply here: www.veolia.co.uk/sustainabili...

The Friends of Spark Green Park volunteers are calling for extra hands tomorrow, Tuesday 1 July, 10am-12:30pm, to help care for young trees in the park. Join them if you can to water, mulch, and support a greener future for Balsall Heath. 📍Brunswick Rd / Stoney Ln [email protected]

Fircroft College’s Community Green Changemakers course is back, 4-20 July! (2 residential weekends + 2 practical days) 💚 Learn green skills, circular thinking, & nature-based solutions for local projects. Find out more: www.fircroft.ac.uk/course/commu... #Birmingham

Join the Friends of Calthorpe Park volunteers for a community fun-day this Saturday 28th June, 2–4pm Calthorpe Park, Balsall Heath, #Birmingham. Music, games & family fun - plus a chance to have your say on the future of the park!