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BOSF - A charity that supports Birmingham's open spaces and the incredible volunteers that care for them! https://linktr.ee/bosfonline
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Our parks & open spaces volunteering figures for April 2024–March 2025 are in!
An amazing 106,410 hours were logged, that’s the equivalent of £1,340,766 (based on the Real Living Wage of £12.60/hr).
A huge shout-out to all the volunteers in #Birmingham, your efforts are making a real difference! 💚
An amazing 106,410 hours were logged, that’s the equivalent of £1,340,766 (based on the Real Living Wage of £12.60/hr).
A huge shout-out to all the volunteers in #Birmingham, your efforts are making a real difference! 💚
Join us this morning for a relaxed autumn walk led by BCC Ranger Matthew Barker and retired Park Manager Lee Southall, with special guests from @igersbirminghamuk
10am start (with a one-minute silence at 11am for Remembrance Sunday).
Meet outside Blackroot Bistro at 10am ( #SuttonPark, B74 2YU).
10am start (with a one-minute silence at 11am for Remembrance Sunday).
Meet outside Blackroot Bistro at 10am ( #SuttonPark, B74 2YU).
November 9, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Join us this morning for a relaxed autumn walk led by BCC Ranger Matthew Barker and retired Park Manager Lee Southall, with special guests from @igersbirminghamuk
10am start (with a one-minute silence at 11am for Remembrance Sunday).
Meet outside Blackroot Bistro at 10am ( #SuttonPark, B74 2YU).
10am start (with a one-minute silence at 11am for Remembrance Sunday).
Meet outside Blackroot Bistro at 10am ( #SuttonPark, B74 2YU).
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It is an absolute honour to be facilitating the development of the Sheepcote Street Nature Group.
This is such an exciting project in the heart of our great city!
There are so many amazing projects and positive news stories rising across Birmingham!
@bosfonline.bsky.social
#BrumBiosphere
This is such an exciting project in the heart of our great city!
There are so many amazing projects and positive news stories rising across Birmingham!
@bosfonline.bsky.social
#BrumBiosphere
November 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
It is an absolute honour to be facilitating the development of the Sheepcote Street Nature Group.
This is such an exciting project in the heart of our great city!
There are so many amazing projects and positive news stories rising across Birmingham!
@bosfonline.bsky.social
#BrumBiosphere
This is such an exciting project in the heart of our great city!
There are so many amazing projects and positive news stories rising across Birmingham!
@bosfonline.bsky.social
#BrumBiosphere
There’s still time to have your say in @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social's Parks Survey - but be quick, the deadline is 10 Nov! It only takes a few mins to share how satisfied you are with your local parks.
Take part here: www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/parks-su...
Please share - every voice counts!
Take part here: www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/parks-su...
Please share - every voice counts!
October 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
There’s still time to have your say in @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social's Parks Survey - but be quick, the deadline is 10 Nov! It only takes a few mins to share how satisfied you are with your local parks.
Take part here: www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/parks-su...
Please share - every voice counts!
Take part here: www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/parks-su...
Please share - every voice counts!
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It was great to join Friends of Stechford Hall Park on Monday
The park’s birds put on a real show and it was wonderful to feel the happiness as everyone connected with nature 😎
Highlights:
2 Green Woodpecker
9+ Pied Wagtail
13 Goldfinch
75+ Starling chasing a Sparrowhawk!
@bosfonline.bsky.social
The park’s birds put on a real show and it was wonderful to feel the happiness as everyone connected with nature 😎
Highlights:
2 Green Woodpecker
9+ Pied Wagtail
13 Goldfinch
75+ Starling chasing a Sparrowhawk!
@bosfonline.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 10:56 AM
It was great to join Friends of Stechford Hall Park on Monday
The park’s birds put on a real show and it was wonderful to feel the happiness as everyone connected with nature 😎
Highlights:
2 Green Woodpecker
9+ Pied Wagtail
13 Goldfinch
75+ Starling chasing a Sparrowhawk!
@bosfonline.bsky.social
The park’s birds put on a real show and it was wonderful to feel the happiness as everyone connected with nature 😎
Highlights:
2 Green Woodpecker
9+ Pied Wagtail
13 Goldfinch
75+ Starling chasing a Sparrowhawk!
@bosfonline.bsky.social
Join us this Saturday 25th Oct for a Community Food Share!
We’re teaming up with North Summerfield Residents to celebrate the harvest with good food and great company.
2pm-4.30pm
Coplow Street Grow Site, B16 0DG (what3words: fact.shock.spots)
We’re teaming up with North Summerfield Residents to celebrate the harvest with good food and great company.
2pm-4.30pm
Coplow Street Grow Site, B16 0DG (what3words: fact.shock.spots)
October 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Join us this Saturday 25th Oct for a Community Food Share!
We’re teaming up with North Summerfield Residents to celebrate the harvest with good food and great company.
2pm-4.30pm
Coplow Street Grow Site, B16 0DG (what3words: fact.shock.spots)
We’re teaming up with North Summerfield Residents to celebrate the harvest with good food and great company.
2pm-4.30pm
Coplow Street Grow Site, B16 0DG (what3words: fact.shock.spots)
Two beautiful autumn photos from Small Heath Park in #, captured by local photographer Rang-Zeb.
The park’s historic trees are looking spectacular right now with amazing leaf colours on show. If you’re nearby, it’s well worth a stroll to take it all in.
Shared by the Friends of Small Heath Park
The park’s historic trees are looking spectacular right now with amazing leaf colours on show. If you’re nearby, it’s well worth a stroll to take it all in.
Shared by the Friends of Small Heath Park
October 26, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Two beautiful autumn photos from Small Heath Park in #, captured by local photographer Rang-Zeb.
The park’s historic trees are looking spectacular right now with amazing leaf colours on show. If you’re nearby, it’s well worth a stroll to take it all in.
Shared by the Friends of Small Heath Park
The park’s historic trees are looking spectacular right now with amazing leaf colours on show. If you’re nearby, it’s well worth a stroll to take it all in.
Shared by the Friends of Small Heath Park
Join in with the Friends of Sparkhill Park and The Patchwork Meadow, they are inviting everyone to get involved this Sat 25 Oct, for a community planting of wildflower seeds.
Meet by the #Sparkhill Park Bandstand for 10am.
Help make the park an even better place for people and nature! #Birmingham
Meet by the #Sparkhill Park Bandstand for 10am.
Help make the park an even better place for people and nature! #Birmingham
October 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Join in with the Friends of Sparkhill Park and The Patchwork Meadow, they are inviting everyone to get involved this Sat 25 Oct, for a community planting of wildflower seeds.
Meet by the #Sparkhill Park Bandstand for 10am.
Help make the park an even better place for people and nature! #Birmingham
Meet by the #Sparkhill Park Bandstand for 10am.
Help make the park an even better place for people and nature! #Birmingham
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Join me and Friends at Highbury Park this Saturday 25th October to discover the miracles of bird migration!
Meet in the car park at B13 8NZ from 9:15am
Last time out a Tree Pipit was found showing how much birdlife there is in Brum waiting to be discovered!
#BrumBiosphere
@bosfonline.bsky.social
Meet in the car park at B13 8NZ from 9:15am
Last time out a Tree Pipit was found showing how much birdlife there is in Brum waiting to be discovered!
#BrumBiosphere
@bosfonline.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Join me and Friends at Highbury Park this Saturday 25th October to discover the miracles of bird migration!
Meet in the car park at B13 8NZ from 9:15am
Last time out a Tree Pipit was found showing how much birdlife there is in Brum waiting to be discovered!
#BrumBiosphere
@bosfonline.bsky.social
Meet in the car park at B13 8NZ from 9:15am
Last time out a Tree Pipit was found showing how much birdlife there is in Brum waiting to be discovered!
#BrumBiosphere
@bosfonline.bsky.social
Feeling calmer after a walk in your local park or open space? 🌳 It’s not your imagination, it’s biology!
Just 20 minutes outdoors can lower stress, ease blood pressure, and even boost gut health.
Check out this article to find out four ways nature can boost your health:
Just 20 minutes outdoors can lower stress, ease blood pressure, and even boost gut health.
Check out this article to find out four ways nature can boost your health:
Nature and outdoors can help boost your health - here's how
Spending just 20 minutes in nature can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Feeling calmer after a walk in your local park or open space? 🌳 It’s not your imagination, it’s biology!
Just 20 minutes outdoors can lower stress, ease blood pressure, and even boost gut health.
Check out this article to find out four ways nature can boost your health:
Just 20 minutes outdoors can lower stress, ease blood pressure, and even boost gut health.
Check out this article to find out four ways nature can boost your health:
🌱 Free Plants for Profit Workshop!
Learn how to grow & sell plants/crops with Roots to Fruit Midlands Ltd.
Fri 14 Nov | 1–3:30pm
51 Chester Rd, Streetly, B74 2HH
Explore what to grow, avoid pitfalls & start small - grow big!
Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk...
Learn how to grow & sell plants/crops with Roots to Fruit Midlands Ltd.
Fri 14 Nov | 1–3:30pm
51 Chester Rd, Streetly, B74 2HH
Explore what to grow, avoid pitfalls & start small - grow big!
Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk...
October 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🌱 Free Plants for Profit Workshop!
Learn how to grow & sell plants/crops with Roots to Fruit Midlands Ltd.
Fri 14 Nov | 1–3:30pm
51 Chester Rd, Streetly, B74 2HH
Explore what to grow, avoid pitfalls & start small - grow big!
Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk...
Learn how to grow & sell plants/crops with Roots to Fruit Midlands Ltd.
Fri 14 Nov | 1–3:30pm
51 Chester Rd, Streetly, B74 2HH
Explore what to grow, avoid pitfalls & start small - grow big!
Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk...
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...
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...
October 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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...
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: mary@bosf.org.uk
For more info, visit: bosf.org.uk/new-roles-at...
Roles: Membership & Development Officer + Nature Engagement Officer
Apply by Fri 3 Oct , email: mary@bosf.org.uk
For more info, visit: bosf.org.uk/new-roles-at...
September 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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: mary@bosf.org.uk
For more info, visit: bosf.org.uk/new-roles-at...
Roles: Membership & Development Officer + Nature Engagement Officer
Apply by Fri 3 Oct , email: mary@bosf.org.uk
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
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
September 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM
💚 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
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!
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September 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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!
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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!
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!
September 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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!
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
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
Provision of Mobile Catering Services in Parks - Find a Tender
www.find-tender.service.gov.uk
September 23, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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
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
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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
This is their 1st nature event so will also be cause for a great celebration of Brum community development
@bosfonline.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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
This is their 1st nature event so will also be cause for a great celebration of Brum community development
@bosfonline.bsky.social
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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
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
September 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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
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
September 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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...
Please help spread this news by sharing this post! 💚🙌
Click the following link for the full job descriptions & more info: bosf.org.uk/new-role...
Please help spread this news by sharing this post! 💚🙌
September 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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...
Please help spread this news by sharing this post! 💚🙌
Click the following link for the full job descriptions & more info: bosf.org.uk/new-role...
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-...
September 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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.
September 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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.
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🍂🍁WERG, @chris4patches.bsky.social @bosfonline.bsky.social 4th October event on Cotterills Lane Recreation Ground. Join us🍂🍁
September 15, 2025 at 8:16 AM
🍂🍁WERG, @chris4patches.bsky.social @bosfonline.bsky.social 4th October event on Cotterills Lane Recreation Ground. Join us🍂🍁
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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
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
September 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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
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 💚
September 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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 💚