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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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Birmingham isn't just concrete - it has a green heart. 🌳💚

We’re so proud to share this short film celebrating the incredible volunteers who help to keep our city’s parks and open spaces thriving.

Watch the full film here: www.youtube.com/watc...

#Brum #Birmingham #CommunityPower #Volunteer
The Green Heart of Birmingham: Celebrating Our Open Spaces Volunteers
The Green Heart of Birmingham shines a light on Birmingham Open Spaces Forum's incredible network of volunteers who help keep the city’s parks and open spaces thriving Birmingham is lucky to have so much green space for people to enjoy, and at the centre of it all are volunteers who quietly show up
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Join the Friends of Sparkbrook volunteers tomorrow to help make our streets cleaner & greener. Whether you have 5 mins or an hour, every bit helps!

Thurs 5 Feb 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meet outside Farm Park (Dolobran Rd)
All equipment provided!

#Sparkbrook #Birmingham #LitterPick @cleanupuk.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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Join us in celebrating #WorldWetlandsDay! Having wetlands can make a crucial difference to nature & wildlife, with approximately 40% of the world’s wildlife reliant in some way on wetlands. Check out our blog on why ponds are more important than ever to biodiversity : www.tcv.org.uk/media_hub/al...
February 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Let’s Get Pollinating! Free Workshop for Community Groups 🐝🌼Delivered by PatchworkMeadow in partnership with @naturalengland.bsky.social, this session is perfect for #Birmingham groups who want to boost wellbeing, even if you have limited outdoor space.

Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-get-p...
January 30, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Birmingham isn't just concrete - it has a green heart. 🌳💚

We’re so proud to share this short film celebrating the incredible volunteers who help to keep our city’s parks and open spaces thriving.

Watch the full film here: www.youtube.com/watc...

#Brum #Birmingham #CommunityPower #Volunteer
The Green Heart of Birmingham: Celebrating Our Open Spaces Volunteers
The Green Heart of Birmingham shines a light on Birmingham Open Spaces Forum's incredible network of volunteers who help keep the city’s parks and open spaces thriving Birmingham is lucky to have so much green space for people to enjoy, and at the centre of it all are volunteers who quietly show up
www.youtube.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Help shape a greener #HallGreen, #Birmingham!

Our friends at EcoBirmingham are hosting their Shaping a Greener Future, Together event on Tuesday 10th February, 10:00am-1:00pm, everyone is welcome!

Co-create a vision for a sustainable neighbourhood. Free lunch included.

St Peter’s Church, B28 0HS
January 29, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Joined an archaeology tour of Moseley Bog with Dr. Mike Hodder today. Burnt mounds, sweat lodges, sluice, dam, and marl pit - fascinating glimpses of how the landscape was shaped over millennia. No wonder it’s said to have inspired Tolkien. Thanks to the Friends of Moseley Bog for organising!
January 24, 2026 at 10:36 PM
"Whether it’s scoring a goal or simply going for a run, our playing fields are where we fall in love with sport."

The Sport & Recreation Alliance is highlighting the need to safeguard local pitches and facilities. Learn more about the campaign here: sportandrecreation.o...

#SaveOurSport
January 23, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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Place happiness, health, wellbeing & wonderment at the heart of your New Year’s resolutions and kick off by joining me for a FREE guided bird walk with the volunteers who help Brum look after the fabulous Quinton Meadows LNR. 10:00am-11:30am this Saturday 3rd January 😎
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December 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Join the free Orchard Celebrations & Festivals webinar tomorrow morning! 🌸

Learn about the cultural impact of orchards & how to engage your community this spring. Featuring @nationaltrust.org.uk & Stamford Community Orchard Group
21 Jan, 10:30-11:30am

Register: www.tickettailor.com/events/midla...
January 20, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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WASSAIL! Fruit and Nut Village's Stirchley Wassail 2026!
Back at Birmingham Brewing Co. for 2026 with music, poetry, + dance from 3PM, as well as stalls from charities around Birmingham.
The procession to wake the trees will be later that evening. Bring a light + noisemaker + warm clothes + footwear
Stirchley WASSAIL!
Fruit & Nut Village Stirchley Wassail is back & bigger than ever! We have a fantastic line up of artists & a procession to wake the trees.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:37 PM
What if we saw our communities differently?

Free training for #Brum volunteers & park groups! Shift the focus from what's "wrong" to what's strong in our neighbourhoods.

4 Feb, 11 Feb, 11 Mar
9:30am-1pm
📍 Aston Villa Stadium

Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

#Ladywood #Community #Brum
January 16, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Uncover the history of Moseley Bog!

Join Dr. Mike Hodder on Sat 24 Jan to explore burnt mounds, clay pits & more.

Two walks, at 11am or 2pm
Meet by the car park, B13 9JX
(£3 suggested donation)

Hurry as there are only a few spots left! Book ASAP: mosbogfriends@gmail.com

#Moseley #Birmingham
January 16, 2026 at 3:54 PM
WE ARE HIRING: Operations Director 🌳✨

Help us support 150+ community groups caring for Birmingham’s parks and open spaces.

✅ Charity/Voluntary sector experience is key.
Specific "Parks" background not required!

🙏 Thanks for the share @countrysidejobs.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Help #BalsallHeath Park shine! 📢

Join the Friends of Sparkbrook volunteers for a community clean-up at Balsall Heath Park!

Sun 25 Jan, 10am-12pm. Meet at Taunton Rd entrance (B12 8DD)

Gloves & pickers provided. Let’s make this park cleaner and greener! 🌳🧤

#Birmingham #Community #LitterPick
January 14, 2026 at 11:44 AM
£2,000 to Green Your Urban Space!

Calling all Birmingham community groups! @growwild.bsky.social (Kew Gardens) is looking for projects to support.

£2k for your project, Online support sessions & National networking opportunities

Apply by 4 Feb: growwild.kew.org/com...

#Funding #GrowWildUK #Brum
January 13, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Got an idea for your local park or community space?

The £1.65m Pride in Place Impact Fund is open! This is your chance to help shape your neighbourhood.

Deadline: 1st Feb 2026

Apply here: www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/42a6d6f2/

#Birmingham #PrideInPlace #CommunityFunding
January 11, 2026 at 5:47 PM
EVENT UPDATE:

Unfortunately this event has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions. ❄️ We are gutted to miss it, but safety must come first!

We will make an announcement as soon as a new date has been rescheduled. Stay safe and warm, everyone!
Happy New Year!

Join us for our first event of 2026 at the Fruit & Nut Village Wassail in Balsall Heath, #Birmingham.

Sat 10 Jan, 3-5pm
Meet at Saheli Hub, 257 Edward Road, B12 9LF

Expect music, community spirit and a joyful procession through Calthorpe Park. Family friendly & free to attend.
January 9, 2026 at 5:48 PM
FUNDING NEWS: £2,500 is available for 14 West Midlands community groups to support nature!

Got an idea for a pond, a nature festival, or a green space project?

Apply by: Midnight, Jan 19th
Projects delivered: March 2026

Apply here: www.wmca.org.uk/what-we-do/e...

#NatureFund #GreenGrants
January 8, 2026 at 5:41 PM
We’re hiring! Join BOSF as our new Operations Director.

Help us support 150+ community groups and volunteers caring for Birmingham's parks. Charitable/voluntary sector experience is key - no specific "parks" background required!

Full details: bosf.org.uk/operatio...
Deadline: 12pm, 26 Jan 2026.
January 6, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Happy New Year!

Join us for our first event of 2026 at the Fruit & Nut Village Wassail in Balsall Heath, #Birmingham.

Sat 10 Jan, 3-5pm
Meet at Saheli Hub, 257 Edward Road, B12 9LF

Expect music, community spirit and a joyful procession through Calthorpe Park. Family friendly & free to attend.
January 6, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Festive fun at Marsh Hill Allotments! Santa visited - the community enjoyed an open fire, wreath making & plenty of hot chocolate. We want to wish everyone across #Birmingham a wonderful festive season & a happy 2026. Thank you to all the amazing people who make our parks & open spaces so special! 💚
December 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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The Trustees of Friends of Key Hill Cemetery & Warstone Lane Cemetery, B'ham, thank all members & associates for their continued support & wish you a Merry Christmas & a happy New Year.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:35 AM
The £1.65m Pride in Place Impact Fund is now open.
Capital & revenue grants to improve community spaces, facilities & more

Exploration sessions:
Fri 19 Dec 11:00-12:00
7 Jan 2026 14:00-15:00

Apply by 1 Feb 2026 www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/42a6d6f2/

@bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social
#Birmingham
December 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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The Friends of Trittiford 2026 calendar is filled with stunning photos of the park by local photographers. 🗓️ 📸 They're £10 and all profits will support the Friends of Trittiford to improve Trittiford Mill Park. They make a perfect festive gift 🎁
🛒 Order yours here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
December 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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✨A fantastic turnout of over 25 people coming out to help with removing #litter & making #SparkGreenPark better for all the #community & #wildlife to enjoy 💚🌎🚮🥰🎄🎅🏾🌳🎁✨
🌟Thank you🌟
#spreadjoysparkchange #believeinbalsallheath
#communityspirit
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December 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM