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
Flowering ivy - a favourite for late pollinators.
Flowering ivy in the Garden - a favourite for late pollinators.
A close-up of a bumblebee feeding on a sunflower. Text reads: Insect crisis declared. The UK’s leading insect conservation charities launch the Declaration on the UK Insect Declines Crisis.
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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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...
Graphic featuring a plant in the background, a photo of Roz Savage MP and text that reads: Winner: Rewilding and restoring nature. Roz Savage MP. Nature 2030.
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.
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...
A Meadow Brown butterfly resting on a purple-y blue hydrangea. Text overlay reads '2 days to go' with Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count logo
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
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!
How fans at Glastonbury got an irresistible invitation to Take the Jump and get their earth-loving groove on! takethejump.org/latest/feeli...
🌿 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
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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...
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...
Please come and visit us for London Open Gardens 7/8 June - 11/4pm and explore this green gem in the Square Mile.
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.
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
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
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.
Fab work everyone!
#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!
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
#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
Wall butterfly resting on grass against a soft green background with yellow specks
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
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!
Barnet and Enfield based plant fans, all your plant dreams may have just come true!
Look at all these wonderful local plants sales coming up in the next few weeks 👇 (in date order)
See you there? 🌱
By simply not mowing my lawn, the benefits for #wildlife are already showing. Species mown for 20+ years are now busting into life, including White & Red Dead Nettle, Greater Celandine, Ground Ivy, Dandelions & many more, providing so much nectar for #Bees & other insects 🐞🐝
We welcome Barnet residents to Windermere Avenue N3 Play Street! Plant a pot with #pollinator-friendly plants and take it home - for free! www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1281166677...
Did you miss @dave.goulson Entolive webinar yesterday? Want to hear about the results of The Big Bee Hotel Experiment 2024?
You can watch the whole webinar for free here: youtu.be/6c_YhzKD0mo?...
