Finchley Pollinator Project
@finchleypollinator.bsky.social
A group of Finchley residents encouraging local individuals, communities and organisations to support our essential and life sustaining pollinators.
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We've just joined Bluesky and hope to connect with our lovely contacts and make new friends. We're a group of volunteers from #Finchley, North #London, we organise initiatives that improve habitat for #pollinators: growing plants for local community spaces; planting workshops; webinars & more.
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Great to have Cllr Alan Schneiderman (Environment and Climate Change) at our monthly meeting, and to discuss some of the Council’s environmental projects. We hope you all know how much is reused and recycled, for example at Summers Lane Recycling Centre. But, please do try to use less too.
October 10, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Great to have Cllr Alan Schneiderman (Environment and Climate Change) at our monthly meeting, and to discuss some of the Council’s environmental projects. We hope you all know how much is reused and recycled, for example at Summers Lane Recycling Centre. But, please do try to use less too.
Our initiative to encourage #Finchley residents to sow #wildflower mini-#meadows in September and October is going strong. We have over 100 sign-ups and about 17 meadows already prepared. See a few photos to get inspired- we can't wait to see blooms in spring for #pollinators and #biodiversity
September 17, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Our initiative to encourage #Finchley residents to sow #wildflower mini-#meadows in September and October is going strong. We have over 100 sign-ups and about 17 meadows already prepared. See a few photos to get inspired- we can't wait to see blooms in spring for #pollinators and #biodiversity
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Flowering ivy in the Garden - a favourite for late pollinators.
September 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Flowering ivy in the Garden - a favourite for late pollinators.
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Yesterday, the UK’s leading insect conservation charities launched the Declaration on the UK Insect Declines Crisis at the @WildSummitUK🚨
This united front calls for change across governments, land managers, businesses, and the public. @savebutterflies.bsky.social
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This united front calls for change across governments, land managers, businesses, and the public. @savebutterflies.bsky.social
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September 12, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Yesterday, the UK’s leading insect conservation charities launched the Declaration on the UK Insect Declines Crisis at the @WildSummitUK🚨
This united front calls for change across governments, land managers, businesses, and the public. @savebutterflies.bsky.social
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This united front calls for change across governments, land managers, businesses, and the public. @savebutterflies.bsky.social
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Butterflies need our help.
If you’re in the UK please sign and share.
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@savebutterflies.bsky.social
#pesticides
butterflyemergency.good.do/rescue-missi...
If you’re in the UK please sign and share.
🦋
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
#pesticides
butterflyemergency.good.do/rescue-missi...
Join me in supporting the Remove Pesticides from UK Shelves Campaign
Join the Butterfly Rescue Mission
Sign our open letter to UK retailers, asking them to remove synthetic pesticides from sale, for a wilder, butterfly-filled future for generations to come.
The UK ...
butterflyemergency.good.do
September 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Butterflies need our help.
If you’re in the UK please sign and share.
🦋
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
#pesticides
butterflyemergency.good.do/rescue-missi...
If you’re in the UK please sign and share.
🦋
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
#pesticides
butterflyemergency.good.do/rescue-missi...
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We were delighted to present MP @rozsavage.bsky.social with the first Rewilding and Restoring Nature Award at the Political Purpose Awards this evening 🏆
Roz is an excellent rewilding champion, pressing for the rapid recovery of nature across
Britain's land and seas.
Roz is an excellent rewilding champion, pressing for the rapid recovery of nature across
Britain's land and seas.
September 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
We were delighted to present MP @rozsavage.bsky.social with the first Rewilding and Restoring Nature Award at the Political Purpose Awards this evening 🏆
Roz is an excellent rewilding champion, pressing for the rapid recovery of nature across
Britain's land and seas.
Roz is an excellent rewilding champion, pressing for the rapid recovery of nature across
Britain's land and seas.
A new report about pesticides use was released by PAN network today: issuu.com/pan-uk/docs/... . Check how your council is fairing and if it's still using pesticides, please ask your council to go pesticide-free by using this campaign: pan-uk.eaction.org.uk/pesticide-fr...
July 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
A new report about pesticides use was released by PAN network today: issuu.com/pan-uk/docs/... . Check how your council is fairing and if it's still using pesticides, please ask your council to go pesticide-free by using this campaign: pan-uk.eaction.org.uk/pesticide-fr...
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The Meadow Brown was the second most counted butterfly in last year’s #BigButterflyCount with 177,844 sightings 🦋👀
You don't have to be an expert to help butterflies and moths! Get ready to count from this Friday 18 July to Sunday 10 August.
📷: Miles Attenborough
You don't have to be an expert to help butterflies and moths! Get ready to count from this Friday 18 July to Sunday 10 August.
📷: Miles Attenborough
July 16, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The Meadow Brown was the second most counted butterfly in last year’s #BigButterflyCount with 177,844 sightings 🦋👀
You don't have to be an expert to help butterflies and moths! Get ready to count from this Friday 18 July to Sunday 10 August.
📷: Miles Attenborough
You don't have to be an expert to help butterflies and moths! Get ready to count from this Friday 18 July to Sunday 10 August.
📷: Miles Attenborough
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It was a convivial and productive atmosphere at Barnet Friends of the Earth’s AGM. We recounted the things we’ve done, motivated each other to do more, and enjoyed tasty tidbits. If Barnet residents want to help protect our local and wider environment, let us know!
July 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
It was a convivial and productive atmosphere at Barnet Friends of the Earth’s AGM. We recounted the things we’ve done, motivated each other to do more, and enjoyed tasty tidbits. If Barnet residents want to help protect our local and wider environment, let us know!
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How fans at Glastonbury got an irresistible invitation to Take the Jump and get their earth-loving groove on! takethejump.org/latest/feeli...
July 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
How fans at Glastonbury got an irresistible invitation to Take the Jump and get their earth-loving groove on! takethejump.org/latest/feeli...
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🌿 Barnet FoE joined the Act Now, Change Forever nature lobby today. Constituents spoke with MPs about the environmental issues that matter most.
Are you from Barnet and met your MP? We’d love to hear what was discussed 💬🌍
#ActNowChangeForever #BarnetFoE #Barnet #FriendsOfTheEarth #BarnetCouncil
Are you from Barnet and met your MP? We’d love to hear what was discussed 💬🌍
#ActNowChangeForever #BarnetFoE #Barnet #FriendsOfTheEarth #BarnetCouncil
July 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
🌿 Barnet FoE joined the Act Now, Change Forever nature lobby today. Constituents spoke with MPs about the environmental issues that matter most.
Are you from Barnet and met your MP? We’d love to hear what was discussed 💬🌍
#ActNowChangeForever #BarnetFoE #Barnet #FriendsOfTheEarth #BarnetCouncil
Are you from Barnet and met your MP? We’d love to hear what was discussed 💬🌍
#ActNowChangeForever #BarnetFoE #Barnet #FriendsOfTheEarth #BarnetCouncil
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A stark warning from the UK is shown in the latest data from the Bugs Matter survey. It paints a stark picture of insect decline and calls on all of us to take action for biodiversity.
www.pan-europe.info/blog/where-h...
A stark warning from the UK is shown in the latest data from the Bugs Matter survey. It paints a stark picture of insect decline and calls on all of us to take action for biodiversity.
www.pan-europe.info/blog/where-h...
Where have all the insects gone?
A stark warning from the UK is shown in the latest data from the Bugs Matter survey. It paints a stark picture of insect decline and calls on all of us to take action for biodiversity. If you’re over...
www.pan-europe.info
June 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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A stark warning from the UK is shown in the latest data from the Bugs Matter survey. It paints a stark picture of insect decline and calls on all of us to take action for biodiversity.
www.pan-europe.info/blog/where-h...
A stark warning from the UK is shown in the latest data from the Bugs Matter survey. It paints a stark picture of insect decline and calls on all of us to take action for biodiversity.
www.pan-europe.info/blog/where-h...
Our project's June newsletter: mailchi.mp/199bb99cc8ac... includes info on so many local nature-related events such as our very own Buzzing Barnet urban rewilding workshop, as well as other fantastic events, lots of #pollinator knowledge & inspiration - check it out :)
Are you joining us this Saturday?
mailchi.mp
June 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Our project's June newsletter: mailchi.mp/199bb99cc8ac... includes info on so many local nature-related events such as our very own Buzzing Barnet urban rewilding workshop, as well as other fantastic events, lots of #pollinator knowledge & inspiration - check it out :)
#Finchley based volunteers are invited to register to our newest challenge: 60 mini-meadows in 60 days! Sign-up today to receive your FREE #wildflower seeds to sow in a pot, a flower-bed or lawn. Increase #biodiveristy and benefit #pollinators with this simple, easy act. forms.gle/NfoZQxEvV4GH...
May 28, 2025 at 5:54 PM
#Finchley based volunteers are invited to register to our newest challenge: 60 mini-meadows in 60 days! Sign-up today to receive your FREE #wildflower seeds to sow in a pot, a flower-bed or lawn. Increase #biodiveristy and benefit #pollinators with this simple, easy act. forms.gle/NfoZQxEvV4GH...
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Please come and visit us for London Open Gardens 7/8 June - 11/4pm and explore this green gem in the Square Mile.
May 26, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Please come and visit us for London Open Gardens 7/8 June - 11/4pm and explore this green gem in the Square Mile.
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Depending on where you live, now could be a good time to harvest Lady’s Smock seed. The capsules are explosive so carefully cut stalks with scissors & place in a bag & shake! Sow straight away.
May 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Depending on where you live, now could be a good time to harvest Lady’s Smock seed. The capsules are explosive so carefully cut stalks with scissors & place in a bag & shake! Sow straight away.
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Without bees and other pollinators a lot of our food wouldn't exist!
When you eat today, think of the tiny helpers who worked hard to produce your food!
#WorldBeeDay #FoodHeroes
When you eat today, think of the tiny helpers who worked hard to produce your food!
#WorldBeeDay #FoodHeroes
May 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Without bees and other pollinators a lot of our food wouldn't exist!
When you eat today, think of the tiny helpers who worked hard to produce your food!
#WorldBeeDay #FoodHeroes
When you eat today, think of the tiny helpers who worked hard to produce your food!
#WorldBeeDay #FoodHeroes
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Bees are tiny — but their impact is huge. 🐝
This #WorldBeeDay, Maya Penn — artist & director of Asali Movie — reminds us why protecting pollinators means protecting our planet and future.
#SaveTheBees @mayasideas.bsky.social
This #WorldBeeDay, Maya Penn — artist & director of Asali Movie — reminds us why protecting pollinators means protecting our planet and future.
#SaveTheBees @mayasideas.bsky.social
May 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Bees are tiny — but their impact is huge. 🐝
This #WorldBeeDay, Maya Penn — artist & director of Asali Movie — reminds us why protecting pollinators means protecting our planet and future.
#SaveTheBees @mayasideas.bsky.social
This #WorldBeeDay, Maya Penn — artist & director of Asali Movie — reminds us why protecting pollinators means protecting our planet and future.
#SaveTheBees @mayasideas.bsky.social
Today is #worldbeeday @fao.org. This year's theme, "Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all", highlights the critical roles bees and other pollinators play in agrifood systems and the health of our planet's ecosystems.
May 20, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Today is #worldbeeday @fao.org. This year's theme, "Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all", highlights the critical roles bees and other pollinators play in agrifood systems and the health of our planet's ecosystems.
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#BarnetFoE had positive meeting with @sarahsackman.bsky.social, MP & Minister. Agreed environmental crisis greater than ever & importance of sustainable strategic policies. Sarah emphasised power of local initiatives and invited us to make demands of MPs - thank you Sarah, we’ll take you up on that!
May 16, 2025 at 8:56 AM
#BarnetFoE had positive meeting with @sarahsackman.bsky.social, MP & Minister. Agreed environmental crisis greater than ever & importance of sustainable strategic policies. Sarah emphasised power of local initiatives and invited us to make demands of MPs - thank you Sarah, we’ll take you up on that!
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We are have updated our research into which garden plants attract the most pollinators. Our original research included 5 years of data. We then moved house so this is now 9 years of data over 2 different locations.
www.rosybee.com/research-study
www.rosybee.com/research-study
March 23, 2025 at 11:44 AM
We are have updated our research into which garden plants attract the most pollinators. Our original research included 5 years of data. We then moved house so this is now 9 years of data over 2 different locations.
www.rosybee.com/research-study
www.rosybee.com/research-study
#NoMowMay is Plantlife’s annual campaign urging everyone to pack away the lawnmower, let wildflowers grow freely and help nature. Even the smallest wild patch can provide vital food needed by bees and butterflies, and giving nature the best start to summer. @plantlifeuk.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
#NoMowMay is Plantlife’s annual campaign urging everyone to pack away the lawnmower, let wildflowers grow freely and help nature. Even the smallest wild patch can provide vital food needed by bees and butterflies, and giving nature the best start to summer. @plantlifeuk.bsky.social
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Do more by doing less this #NoMowMay 🌱🦋
Research shows that long grass can increase butterfly numbers by up to 93%, so step away from the mower and let it grow for nature this summer!
Join @plantlifeuk.bsky.social's #NoMowMovement 👉 t.co/05M0j8nLx9
📷: Bob Eade
Research shows that long grass can increase butterfly numbers by up to 93%, so step away from the mower and let it grow for nature this summer!
Join @plantlifeuk.bsky.social's #NoMowMovement 👉 t.co/05M0j8nLx9
📷: Bob Eade
May 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Do more by doing less this #NoMowMay 🌱🦋
Research shows that long grass can increase butterfly numbers by up to 93%, so step away from the mower and let it grow for nature this summer!
Join @plantlifeuk.bsky.social's #NoMowMovement 👉 t.co/05M0j8nLx9
📷: Bob Eade
Research shows that long grass can increase butterfly numbers by up to 93%, so step away from the mower and let it grow for nature this summer!
Join @plantlifeuk.bsky.social's #NoMowMovement 👉 t.co/05M0j8nLx9
📷: Bob Eade
butterfly-conservation.org/make-your-pr... towards #nomowmay- and get a free educational resource. Long grass is essential for butterflies!
Make your promise to butterflies and moths
This summer, we're asking people across the UK to make a promise to butterflies and moths. Will you put away the lawnmower and let your grass grow long - all the way from April to September?Why we nee...
butterfly-conservation.org
May 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
butterfly-conservation.org/make-your-pr... towards #nomowmay- and get a free educational resource. Long grass is essential for butterflies!
We enjoyed facilitating a #pollinator-friendly gardening workshop at a local car-free "Play Street" initiative. The plants were grown by a local agroecological farm GROW and our visitors had varying levels of gardening experience. Nothing like getting mucky and learning new skills!
May 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
We enjoyed facilitating a #pollinator-friendly gardening workshop at a local car-free "Play Street" initiative. The plants were grown by a local agroecological farm GROW and our visitors had varying levels of gardening experience. Nothing like getting mucky and learning new skills!