They're back! 😍 The sky comes alive with today’s #SpringArrivalSpotlight - Swifts! Screaming overhead in joyful bursts, these aerial acrobats make their return to summer nesting sites. Eating, sleeping & even mating on the wing – they're with us for just a few short months.

You knew #bumblebees were friendly but…is that bumblebee actually waving at you? Please #retweet/#share for the #bees. When talking to people about bumblebees (which we do a lot!😊) they tend to mistakenly associate them with two things; honey and stings. Here’s a thread

Happy 99th Birthday Sir David Attenborough. Thanks for being you and doing what you do. You are a legend and the world wouldn’t be the same without you in it. We thought we would try to make this happen (even if it’s just for one day). #SirDavidAttenborough #DavidAttenborough

Happy 99th Birthday to our President, the legendary Sir David Attenborough 🎂🦋 Thank you for being an inspiration to millions across the globe.

Happy 99th birthday to Sir David Attenborough, a true hero of our time! 💚🌍🌊🌳 This week, Sir David premiered his most powerful film yet: ‘Ocean’ — an urgent call to protect our seas 🌊 Marine recovery is possible — but we must act now. Read more 👉 wildlifetrusts.org/blog/marine/oc…

Happy birthday, Sir David Attenborough! 🎉 Join us in celebrating our remarkable ambassador, who constantly reminds us to care for, protect, and nurture our natural world for future generations. 🌍 Here’s to the incredible work he’s done over the last eight decades. 🙌

May you find happiness in yourself and realise your worth Image: Emily Coxhead

Today has been the best kind of reminder of how teaching, in the right place, with the right culture and the right people, truly is the best job in the world.

Ann Macbeth (1875 - 1948), Scottish artist and embroiderer who was a member of artistic group Glasgow Girls #WomensArt

One day you’ll realise that the little things are, in actual fact, the BIG things Don’t wait too much longer for that truth to sink in…

We hope you’ve enjoyed #hedgehogweek & seeing some of the amazing infographics designed & donated over the years by the brilliant Annie Ross, The Future is Unmown. These tips are just perfect for sharing & showing your support for #hedgehogs! 🦔 Please #ShareToMakeAware

ATTENTION SPACE LOVERS IN AND NEAR LEICESTER I'm bringing The Night Sky Show to De Montfort Hall Leicester in June and it's going to be fantastic! A big Screen, big sound, me embarrassing myself on stage and a fantastic evening of entertainment for all. Book here

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A lovely read and so exciting. One for those of us who love the Moomimtroll philosophy ⁦Rose Edmondson⁩. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

'Twisting and turning' by UK textile artist Rachel Wright, machine embroidered #WomensArt

Today is #InternationalDayforBiologicalDiversity 🌍 #Hedgehogs are an important indicator species - so if they're struggling, it has serious implication for more species, including humans. 🦔 Build biodiversity into your garden 👇 buff.ly/3Mv2rco 📹 Anna Whitehead

Hello teachers: I've done 7 poetry workshops here for you to use. You can use them as ideas that you then adapt for yourself, or, play them straight into your room as teaching units in themselves. youtube.com/c/MichaelRosen…

June brings a whole new line-up of brilliant butterflies and moths to spot in your gardens and local green spaces 🦋🌻🌿 Discover more species and tips on how to attract them with our free monthly e-newsletter 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/enews #SaveButterflies #MothsMatter

Joyful June - Day 1: Decide to look for what’s good every day this month actionforhappiness.org/joyful-june #JoyfulJune

#GardenWildlifeWeek reminds us that gardens are not only spaces for human enjoyment, but also crucial habitats for an array of wild creatures too! 🦔 🐞 🐸 Visit our website & learn how to garden with #hedgehogs in mind all year round 👇 buff.ly/GzKGklX #ShareSunday