Last month we took a week out-of-office to check up on some of our older orchards. We learned a lot from it, and were able to give local groups practical advice to optimise tree health. Our latest blog delves deeper into the experience, read it here 👉 lght.ly/3p5imf

Celebrating 200 wonderful years of Edgbaston Reservoir during #BHeritageWeek . Friends of Edgbaston Reservoir with a walk and talk based on #edgbastonreservoir Industrial and Social history. Meet at The Lodge B16 9EE on Monday 9th September starting at 6pm birminghamheritageweek.co.uk/event/celebrat….

I will be starting out in the Bournville Park area well before dawn to listen out for owls and record the other early birds! Cotteridge Park, Lifford Reservoir, Dawberry Fields kingsheathpark Friends of Swanshurst Park & Moseley Bog Friends will be along the first section of my route….

Join us for Forest School @ Manor Farm Park, Northfield - Wednesday 28th August - For ages 1-8yrs Places are limited, find out more details & book your spot here: eventbrite.co.uk/o/cadbury-barn… 🌳🙂💚

Stunning colours at Cannon Hill Park. See trail at: Your Place Your Space (birminghamweare.com) Photo courtesy @ikonic_exposure

🏀 Basketball Refurbishments! Blakedown S&P have been awarded a contract with Birmingham City Council to upgrade 17no Basketball Courts throughout the City. See below just one example of how these courts will be transformed with a video from our refurbishment at Hamstead Park.

Did you know the UK is home to 20% of the world's remaining lowland heathland? We've sadly lost 80% globally in 200 years! Sutton Park is the largest tract of heath in Birmingham & the Black Country, supporting much wildlife, including over 130 species of bees and wasps.

Sunny days are well spent at Cannon Hill Park! 😎☀️🌳 Enjoy tennis, crazy golf, Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park, swan boats, the Midlands Arts Centre, and more! Have you visited? 🤔 📷 galleryi21 on Instagram

What an incredible day! 🐦💚 Chris Millward Jnr (Team4Nature) just spotted the 58th bird species on his epic journey across the city - a family of Mistle Thrush! This happened while we caught up with the amazing Friends of Selly Oak Park volunteers. Listen to his heartfelt message

🌳 Get active with Bham City Council 's Parks Ranger Service this September in Aston, Nechells, Georges Park & Newtown! 🙌 Join in and help to improve your local parks with tree cutting, weeding, & litter picking. Great for exercise, meeting locals, & learning about wildlife!

44 bird species noted today at Calthorpe Park, Cannon Hill Park, Holders Wood, Highbury Park, Perry Common Meadows, Witton Lakes, Brookvale & Salford Park Incl: Wigeon, 15 Little Grebe, 3 Little Egret, Kingfisher, Dipper & 7 Grey Wagtail Also Common Sandpiper at Edgbaston Res

Town scoops three awards at In Bloom ceremony bbc.in/3MUGiDM

📢 Are you a non-profit group looking for funding for a project to increase biodiversity? 💰 You may be eligible for up to £1,000 from Veolia UK Sustainability Fund For more information: orlo.uk/uLWmb

Save the dates for our Tree Planting Action days with @WoodlandTrust RangerDean @ntmidlands @blossombalsallheath BOSF - @bosfonline.bsky.social 🦋 Bham City Council Tree planting will take place on Tuesdays 19th & 26th of November, 9am-12noon, Spark Green Park, Brunswick Road, Balsall Heath, B128EH

Join the Friends of Boldmere Spinney & Ranger Danny Squire tomorrow for a conservation volunteering session! It's a great way to give back, enjoy nature, & care for Boldmere Spinney - a beautiful 200+ year old Oak Coppice & urban wildlife haven in Sutton Coldfield. Join in

Fancy doing some tree planting? 🌳 Friends of Spark Green Park is looking for volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to come and help us plant trees at #SparkGreenPark, #BalsallHeath. These sessions are family friendly and the site is easily accessible and flat. Email us to confirm details

Looking for something fun & free for your family this half term? There are some great children’s activities lined up across parks in the Ladywood Constituency this October Half Term! 🍁🍂 Get the little ones out and about to enjoy autumn, connect with nature, and have some

Heard of the 3-30-300 rule? 👉For mental and physical wellbeing, city residents should have: 👀3 trees within sight of their home 🌳30% canopy cover in their neighbourhood 🚶300 meter walk to the nearest park Another reason to fill our streets with trees!

Are you part of a volunteer group caring for a green space in Birmingham? Could funding boost your conservation efforts? Veolia UK's #SustainabilityFund is seeking projects that transform local communities & environments! Find out how to apply via the link below 👇

Not bad for a municipal /public golf course on the outskirts of Birmingham Lickey Hills Golf Course looks gorgeous from above