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Barbican Wildlife Group

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Volunteers dedicated to the encouragement of wildlife and biodiversity in Barbican Wildlife Garden, Fann Street, City of London EC2Y 8BR. Facebook/Instagram - barbicanwildlifegarden - barbicanwildlifegarden.org.

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Trees For Streets @treesforstreets.bsky.social · 1d

❄️ Did you know that planting in colder months gives our trees the best chance for a successful growing season next summer?

During cold months, trees are dormant, meaning they suffer less stress during planting, and can focus on root development, making for strong trees in 2026 💪

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Pollinating London Together @pollinatinglt.bsky.social · 1d

Ever wondered what happens to pollinators when the flowers fade?
Different species have very different survival tricks:

🐝 Queen bumblebees hibernate underground.
🦋 Some butterflies migrate thousands of miles.
🐛 Many bees and beetles overwinter as larvae, waiting for spring.

#PollinatingLT

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Little Green Space @lgspace.bsky.social · 1d

There are 40+ species of ladybird in the UK - they help maintain healthy ecosystems in gardens and green spaces. Ladybirds need safe places to shelter and hibernate over winter, so avoid cutting back hollow stems and seed heads like teasels & sedums.
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/lad...

Ladybird sheltering in a dead seed head. Image Geograph/Walter Baxter

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 1d

Well done Nic - good seeing you yesterday.

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Nic’s Secret Garden and Plant Rescue Nursery @nicssecretgarden.bsky.social · 1d

Yay! - another Outstanding IYN Award for RHS’ London in Bloom event yesterday. Thank you to Bloom judge Ruth Growney for presenting the certificate and to Bloom judge Mark Lane for being so interested in the nursery.

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The Conservation Volunteers @tcvnational.bsky.social · 1d

Want to stay up-to-date with all the latest exciting news happening across TCV ? Make sure you subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Greenzine! Learn more and sign up here: buff.ly/4fLfyD4

#BetterNatureForAll #JoinInFeelGood #Greenzine #DontMissOut

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 1d

Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks Linda - it would be great to meet up again.

Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 1d

It’s always a joy to go to Wisley and even more joyous yesterday when we were presented with another ‘Outstanding’ in RHS’s London in Bloom ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ Awards.

The Garden’s ‘Outstanding Award RHS’s London in Bloom at Wisley

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 3d

Tree of Heaven and Shaggy Soldier, Golden Lane, City of London.

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Little Green Space @lgspace.bsky.social · 4d

Many insects hibernate over winter, but bumblebees and butterflies may emerge during mild spells and will look for food. So growing nectar-rich, pollinator-friendly plants is especially important in winter and early spring.
Ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/bre...

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 4d

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Trees for Bermondsey @treesforbermondsey.bsky.social · 4d

Our tree walk in Southwark Park, led by Greg Packman, is TOMORROW, Sunday. No need to book.

Trees for Bermondsey @treesforbermondsey.bsky.social · 11d

We're delighted to welcome award-winning expert and Royal Parks Arboricultural Officer, Greg Packman, to Southwark Park for a tree walk on Sunday 19th October. Meet at the Pavilion Cafe by the lake in the park at 11am.
All details on flyer. #trees #parks #southwark #bermondsey #rotherhithe #walks

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 4d

A cheerful sight on a grey morning in Wimpole Street, London, WI - campanula persicifolia.

Cheerful sight in Wimpole Street, London, WI . Campanula persicifolia

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 5d

It’s called the Tree of Heaven in the UK!

Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 5d

Love Victoria Tower Gardens!

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CPRE, the countryside charity @cprecountryside.bsky.social · 5d

The definition of ‘grey belt’ is vague. This risks opening up Green Belt land to unnecessary development. We're supporting CPRE Hertfordshire's petition in calling for change. Sign the petition.

🔗 https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/help-protect-our-green-belt-petition-to-change-the-grey-belt-definition/

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 5d

Good luck

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RDAa @dani-vw77.bsky.social · 6d

Poster design for a new nature club I’m hoping to set up and run at my school 💚 🌎 🐾 🌳 🐛 🍄 #conservation #biodiversity #ecosystems #mentalhealth #restorenature #rewild #replant #defendnature

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 6d

We have seven nest boxes and four had been used.

Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 6d

During our annual nest box cleaning an agitated red-tailed Queen bumblebee flew out of one and flew around until we had finished and went back in! Alas no photo of her.

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 7d

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Steven Wright @stevenwright58.bsky.social · 7d

Horse riding and dogs are both prohibited at Stanford Reservoir. Unless your #Hunting it seems. #Northamptonshire

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 7d

#welcometoyorkshire moors burnt releasing carbon into the atmosphere to create habitat for tens of millions of non-native birds released into the wild each year. Reducing habitat and food for native wild birds and animals. Passed 20-30 dead pheasants run over on roads. Some traditions aren't good.

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