During a pre inspection visit at HMP Coldingley spoke to a man who stated since starting beekeeping it had given him light and a purpose. He was passionate and stated how mental health for him had improved and he had experienced something he could cherish for life.

Another glorious Ministry of Justice #ecology #volunteering day Anthony Smith Crown Court... identifying wildflowers then smashing them up! hapazome

Solitary #bees in my garden back in April 🐝🐝💚

A great hard working day for the Ministry of Justice people change group and Beatrice Finch working with residents and staff for their volunteer day on our Lee Pool conservation area - thanks for all your hard work guys 🌟

If you can please join our Partner Bumblebee Conservation Trust at the 'Hive' on 3 Newburgh Street Carnaby London for #BeesNeeds week! ​​During the week there will be: ​​​🍯​ Honey tasting ​​​🐝​ The chance to see bees up close ​​​🎲​ Fun and educational games ​​​🗨️​ Pollinator talks

So encouraged by all the interest in and engagement with #Network4Nature 💚 We are taking flight!! 🕊️🦋🐝🦇 #CivilServiceLive UK Civil Service Defra UK University of Exeter Met Office lee p. SWEEP ECEHH #YearofGreenAction

Superb day in HMP Liverpool great to see excellent progress with Greener on the Outside for Prisons [GOOP] and to learn from residents how participation is beneficial to their wellbeing. Learnt a LOT about bees too - a fantastic element to GOOP 🐝 Beatrice Finch impressive, thanks all!

A huge ‘thank you’ to HMP Wymott and Phoenix Futures for hosting today’s Greener on the Outside for Prisons [GOOP] North West Regional Network meeting, feeding us and herding us around your wonderful grounds. Great to see and hear such fabulous commitment to GOOP 👍

My first Bumblebee Conservation Trust #BeeWalk complete! Loads of bees on the farmers set aside, one red tailed bee even landed on my meadow thistle sample 💚🐝

It's #BeesNeedsWeek! There are so many ways you can help #bees and other pollinators in your #garden and local community. Click here for the Bees' Needs advice on how to support bees: ow.ly/davk50uD4Nv 🐝 #bumblebees #gardening Defra UK

We're buzzing because it's #BeesNeeds Week! There are lots of ways that you can help our pollinators to thrive. Find out more: bumblebeeconservation.org/bees-needs/ #YearOfGreenAction

Check out our Bee kind tool which can help you improve your #garden for #bumblebees! With over 700 plant suggestions, there's something for everyone's garden! #BeesNeedsWeek beekind.bumblebeeconservation.org #beefriendly #wildlife #nature

Great to see the Greener on the Outside for Prisons [GOOP] work in full bloom and photographed in here too - the GOOP team are doing a fab job 👍

Today Michael Gove gave a keynote speech at KewGardens on the #environment, outlining his biggest successes to date and his vision for the upcoming #EnvironmentBill. Read more of what we’ve said about the Bill so far gov.uk/government/new…

Karen wright Ned Ludd 🏴🚴🌳🌍 #naturalhealthservice 😊 Greener on the Outside for Prisons [GOOP] Beatrice Finch

It’s Ministry of Justice Biodiversity Day this Thursday in London. An event for MoJ staff to see some of the amazing work we do with just some of our partners...

#swiftconservation Froglife DefraNature #YearofGreenAction Bat Conservation Trust Jo Ferguson APHA British Dragonfly Society Interserve Bumblebee Conservation Trust Greener on the Outside for Prisons [GOOP] Prof. Michelle Baybutt has moved to Bluesky RSPB @ARGroupsUK HIWARG

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

HMP Liverpool HornBee (from ‘Hornby’ Rd folks) Honey went down a treat at yesterday’s Ministry of Justice Biodiversity day 😋

Here’s a small insight into what we are trying to become - a more sustainable and environmentally friendly prison - small steps, one at a time 🌟