The National Plant Monitoring Scheme
@npms.bsky.social
National Plant Monitoring Scheme is a habitat-based plant monitoring scheme developed and run by BSBI, JNCC, Plantlife & UKCEH. The scheme would not be possible without our fab survey volunteers!
Species Spotlight - Barren Strawberry Potentilla sterilis is a low growing herb. It has small white flowers with petals separated showing the green sepals in between. It has blueish green toothed leaves with 3 leaflets. Photo Sarah Shuttleworth
February 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Species Spotlight - Barren Strawberry Potentilla sterilis is a low growing herb. It has small white flowers with petals separated showing the green sepals in between. It has blueish green toothed leaves with 3 leaflets. Photo Sarah Shuttleworth
Botanical Skills N. Ireland NPMS Training - Broughshane 27th Feb 10-4pm. Join BSBI Training Officer Jo Mulholland for indoor & outdoor learning on how to take part in the NPMS. Setting up plots, recording, & recognising different NPMS habitats. More info https://tinyurl.com/bdhatrfy
February 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Botanical Skills N. Ireland NPMS Training - Broughshane 27th Feb 10-4pm. Join BSBI Training Officer Jo Mulholland for indoor & outdoor learning on how to take part in the NPMS. Setting up plots, recording, & recognising different NPMS habitats. More info https://tinyurl.com/bdhatrfy
Today is World Wetlands Day raising awareness of wetlands as an important ecosystem. If you want to learn more about wetland habitats and indicator species take a look at our Wetland Wonders webinar over on our YouTube site https://ow.ly/vi4I50Y4kUX Photo: Cath Shelswell
February 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Today is World Wetlands Day raising awareness of wetlands as an important ecosystem. If you want to learn more about wetland habitats and indicator species take a look at our Wetland Wonders webinar over on our YouTube site https://ow.ly/vi4I50Y4kUX Photo: Cath Shelswell
30th Jan - BSBI Botanical Skills NPMS Training Co. Antrim. The Botanical Skills Northern Ireland Project are running training on the National Plant Monitoring Scheme for beginners & existing volunteers. A mix of indoor & outdoor learning. Find out more https://ow.ly/YUgj50Y4Nzj
January 28, 2026 at 1:35 PM
30th Jan - BSBI Botanical Skills NPMS Training Co. Antrim. The Botanical Skills Northern Ireland Project are running training on the National Plant Monitoring Scheme for beginners & existing volunteers. A mix of indoor & outdoor learning. Find out more https://ow.ly/YUgj50Y4Nzj
Today is National Daisy Day celebrating the beauty and simplicity of the humble Daisy - Bellis perennis. These cheerful solitary white flowers are surely a signal that spring days aren't too far away. Photo: Hannah Maltwood
January 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Today is National Daisy Day celebrating the beauty and simplicity of the humble Daisy - Bellis perennis. These cheerful solitary white flowers are surely a signal that spring days aren't too far away. Photo: Hannah Maltwood
Wildflower Poetry Workshop Weds 4th February 18.30 Don't miss out on this popular workshop. NPMS volunteers are invited to join artist, Iris Hill to create short wildflower poems and Haiku. See our training events page for more info and to book https://ow.ly/lSgm50Y3L1s
January 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Wildflower Poetry Workshop Weds 4th February 18.30 Don't miss out on this popular workshop. NPMS volunteers are invited to join artist, Iris Hill to create short wildflower poems and Haiku. See our training events page for more info and to book https://ow.ly/lSgm50Y3L1s
As the weekend draws to a close, settle down with a cuppa & enjoy the latest NPMS Newsletter. Hear from current volunteers, catch up with scheme news and enjoy some nature poetry. All alongside our regular newsletter features.
https://ow.ly/Shyg50Y3nnq
https://ow.ly/Shyg50Y3nnq
January 25, 2026 at 5:15 PM
As the weekend draws to a close, settle down with a cuppa & enjoy the latest NPMS Newsletter. Hear from current volunteers, catch up with scheme news and enjoy some nature poetry. All alongside our regular newsletter features.
https://ow.ly/Shyg50Y3nnq
https://ow.ly/Shyg50Y3nnq
Webinar - Habitat classification & designated sites 12th February 12.30 - 13.30. An overview of UK habitat classifications. We will cover the main NPMS habitat types & hear about designations for important habitats e.g. SSSI's, SPA's SAC's. Led by Neill Talbot with Rachel Murphy.
January 22, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Webinar - Habitat classification & designated sites 12th February 12.30 - 13.30. An overview of UK habitat classifications. We will cover the main NPMS habitat types & hear about designations for important habitats e.g. SSSI's, SPA's SAC's. Led by Neill Talbot with Rachel Murphy.
Workshop -23rd Jan - Top Tips for Plotting (your NPMS site). Join Neil Talbot for this workshop which covers tips for locating, accessing & recording your survey plots. Explore mapping, orienteering and accessibility in your NPMS square. Info & booking ow.ly/le5T50XVA7E
January 13, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Workshop -23rd Jan - Top Tips for Plotting (your NPMS site). Join Neil Talbot for this workshop which covers tips for locating, accessing & recording your survey plots. Explore mapping, orienteering and accessibility in your NPMS square. Info & booking ow.ly/le5T50XVA7E
New year new square? Skill up for the 2026 season with our Intro to NPMS Survey & Methodology online Zoom webinar 8th January 12.30 - 14.00 great for a skills refresh or as an intro to the scheme for new volunteers. https://ow.ly/4TAV50XRSjC
📸Ros Walters
📸Ros Walters
January 5, 2026 at 12:16 PM
New year new square? Skill up for the 2026 season with our Intro to NPMS Survey & Methodology online Zoom webinar 8th January 12.30 - 14.00 great for a skills refresh or as an intro to the scheme for new volunteers. https://ow.ly/4TAV50XRSjC
📸Ros Walters
📸Ros Walters
On behalf of everyone at the NPMS, thank you to all our volunteers for your efforts and contributions to the scheme throughout this our milestone 10th anniversary year. We enjoyed celebrating with you this autumn and wish you a great festive period and a Happy New Year.
December 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
On behalf of everyone at the NPMS, thank you to all our volunteers for your efforts and contributions to the scheme throughout this our milestone 10th anniversary year. We enjoyed celebrating with you this autumn and wish you a great festive period and a Happy New Year.
New Year dates for your diary we have two webinars coming up in January
08/01 Intro to NPMS Survey & Methodology
23/01 Tips for plotting your NPMS site
Visit the events page for details & to book https://ow.ly/YVIP50XGaHA
08/01 Intro to NPMS Survey & Methodology
23/01 Tips for plotting your NPMS site
Visit the events page for details & to book https://ow.ly/YVIP50XGaHA
December 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
New Year dates for your diary we have two webinars coming up in January
08/01 Intro to NPMS Survey & Methodology
23/01 Tips for plotting your NPMS site
Visit the events page for details & to book https://ow.ly/YVIP50XGaHA
08/01 Intro to NPMS Survey & Methodology
23/01 Tips for plotting your NPMS site
Visit the events page for details & to book https://ow.ly/YVIP50XGaHA
Recordings from our #NPMS10 anniversary celebration event are now available on the NPMS Support YouTube site https://ow.ly/5IwO50XuKoo why not grab a cuppa & catch up on all the fascinating talks.
November 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Recordings from our #NPMS10 anniversary celebration event are now available on the NPMS Support YouTube site https://ow.ly/5IwO50XuKoo why not grab a cuppa & catch up on all the fascinating talks.
Our #NPMS10 online celebration event is this Saturday! Good news - you can still book & join for all or part of the programme ow.ly/xqqf50X4fEE talks from @bsbibotany.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social as well as volunteers & stakeholders.
October 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Our #NPMS10 online celebration event is this Saturday! Good news - you can still book & join for all or part of the programme ow.ly/xqqf50X4fEE talks from @bsbibotany.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social as well as volunteers & stakeholders.
re you joining us on Sat 25 October at Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Armagh? Meet other NPMS volunteers, share stories, get support. Lunch provided. Talks on botanical photography, community approach to surveying, plant ID & indicator workshops. Book now https://ow.ly/mUkK50Xb3WJ
October 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
re you joining us on Sat 25 October at Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Armagh? Meet other NPMS volunteers, share stories, get support. Lunch provided. Talks on botanical photography, community approach to surveying, plant ID & indicator workshops. Book now https://ow.ly/mUkK50Xb3WJ
Seen the programme for our #NPMS10 anniversary online event? Join for all or part of the day. Talks by
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
@plantlifeuk.bsky.social
@ukceh.bsky.social
@jncc.bsky.social
@nationaltrust.org.uk
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
plus talks from our amazing volunteers! ow.ly/xqqf50X4fEE
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
@plantlifeuk.bsky.social
@ukceh.bsky.social
@jncc.bsky.social
@nationaltrust.org.uk
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
plus talks from our amazing volunteers! ow.ly/xqqf50X4fEE
October 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Seen the programme for our #NPMS10 anniversary online event? Join for all or part of the day. Talks by
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
@plantlifeuk.bsky.social
@ukceh.bsky.social
@jncc.bsky.social
@nationaltrust.org.uk
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
plus talks from our amazing volunteers! ow.ly/xqqf50X4fEE
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
@plantlifeuk.bsky.social
@ukceh.bsky.social
@jncc.bsky.social
@nationaltrust.org.uk
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
plus talks from our amazing volunteers! ow.ly/xqqf50X4fEE
Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/gJNz50X4nfw Contributors from @ukceh.bsky.social (1 of 4 @npms.bsky.social partners) include @davidroybrc.bsky.social on the panel & Oli Pescott's talk: 'Insights from NPMS: From local data to national trends'.
October 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/gJNz50X4nfw Contributors from @ukceh.bsky.social (1 of 4 @npms.bsky.social partners) include @davidroybrc.bsky.social on the panel & Oli Pescott's talk: 'Insights from NPMS: From local data to national trends'.
Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/rNw750X4fAH Talk by @bsbicountries.bsky.social on why collecting botanical data is important for other organisations. This event is hosted by @bsbibotany.bsky.social, 1 of 4 @npms.bsky.social partners.
October 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/rNw750X4fAH Talk by @bsbicountries.bsky.social on why collecting botanical data is important for other organisations. This event is hosted by @bsbibotany.bsky.social, 1 of 4 @npms.bsky.social partners.
Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/aXAI50X4fox Guest speakers include @nickmarriner.bsky.social @thechilterns.bsky.social on using @npms.bsky.social methods at a landscape scale and Sam Munnis, Nature Evidence Ecologist at @nationaltrust.org.uk
October 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/aXAI50X4fox Guest speakers include @nickmarriner.bsky.social @thechilterns.bsky.social on using @npms.bsky.social methods at a landscape scale and Sam Munnis, Nature Evidence Ecologist at @nationaltrust.org.uk
Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/jlRJ50X4fe4 Rachel Murphy from @plantlifeuk.bsky.social (1 of 4 @npms.bsky.social partners) will be talking about #NPMSVolunteer roles, opportunities & accessibility & hosting an array of #VolunteerVoices.
October 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/jlRJ50X4fe4 Rachel Murphy from @plantlifeuk.bsky.social (1 of 4 @npms.bsky.social partners) will be talking about #NPMSVolunteer roles, opportunities & accessibility & hosting an array of #VolunteerVoices.
Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/TOIL50X4ee3 Hear Chris Cheffings, Ecosystems Analysis Team Leader at @jncc.bsky.social (1 of 4 @npms.bsky.social partners) reflecting on how to design the ideal plant monitoring scheme. Hope you can make it!
October 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/TOIL50X4ee3 Hear Chris Cheffings, Ecosystems Analysis Team Leader at @jncc.bsky.social (1 of 4 @npms.bsky.social partners) reflecting on how to design the ideal plant monitoring scheme. Hope you can make it!
Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/63HH50X49uF Hear panellists from @npms.bsky.social partner organisations @bsbibotany.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social & @plantlifeuk.bsky.social talk about project outcomes & volunteer support.
October 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/63HH50X49uF Hear panellists from @npms.bsky.social partner organisations @bsbibotany.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social & @plantlifeuk.bsky.social talk about project outcomes & volunteer support.
Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event: https://ow.ly/h4UZ50X4czB We're inviting volunteers, stakeholders & plant-loving friends to celebrate 10 years of @npms.bsky.social with us, with an online event on 18th October followed by smaller in-person events across Northern Ireland
September 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event: https://ow.ly/h4UZ50X4czB We're inviting volunteers, stakeholders & plant-loving friends to celebrate 10 years of @npms.bsky.social with us, with an online event on 18th October followed by smaller in-person events across Northern Ireland
You spoke, we listened! We've moved our London #NPMS10 celebrations on 18 October to an online event so even more of you can get involved. Programme & bookings here: https://ow.ly/FLuL50X3v7v Join online for talks, volunteer voices & panel discussion.
September 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
You spoke, we listened! We've moved our London #NPMS10 celebrations on 18 October to an online event so even more of you can get involved. Programme & bookings here: https://ow.ly/FLuL50X3v7v Join online for talks, volunteer voices & panel discussion.
Join us in Northern Ireland to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the NPMS. We're inviting volunteers to Lough Neagh Discovery Centre on 25th October for a mix of talks, workshops, interactive learning, and networking opportunities. More info & tickets https://ow.ly/zZUo50X3B9o
September 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Join us in Northern Ireland to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the NPMS. We're inviting volunteers to Lough Neagh Discovery Centre on 25th October for a mix of talks, workshops, interactive learning, and networking opportunities. More info & tickets https://ow.ly/zZUo50X3B9o