I am the Ireland Officer at the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:l5qdqxst4ylza5myy6lbytwa) - promoting the enjoyment, study and recording of wild plants across Ireland.
https://bsbi.org/ireland
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Lovely, understated little Hoary Whitlowgrass (Draba incana) seen yesterday in Co #Sligo in its favourite habitat, limestone crags, just in time for #WildflowerHour. @bsbibotany.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @wildireland.bsky.social
Wild carrot flowering in Ely this week. #WildflowerHour
Ready to demystify one of commonest, yet most daunting, plant groups?
Book a place on BSBI's Botanical Skills Northern Ireland Project's FREE 'Bramble Identification for Beginners' workshop: Sat 20 June, Peatlands Park, Co Armagh.
Learn more and book: bsbi.org/take-part/ev...
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Massive thanks to all BSBI volunteers in Northern Ireland for all your incredible work recording local flora! 🙌
Want to get involved? Build real field skills by adopting a #NPMS square: www.npms.org.uk Perfect for learning plant ID and helping vital conservation science!
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Love plants and based in Ireland ☘️? We are always looking for volunteers here too (botanical or otherwise!)
Get in touch at bsbi.org/about/people... - we would love to hear from you 😊
@bsbibotany.bsky.social #VolunteerWeek @bucbotany.bsky.social #botany #irishplants
A few nice finds around Dundalk, Co. Louth today:
Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera)
False Fox-sedge (Carex otrubae)
Hairy Sedge (Carex hirta)
Goat’s-beard (Tragopodon pretensions)
I was too late in the day to see the goat’s-beard with an open flower!
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Marsh violet. New one for me! @bsbibotany.bsky.social #wildflowerhour
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On #Rathlin Fox & Cubs (Devil's Paintbrush) #Lawnflowers
#WildFlowerHour
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@wildflowerhour.bsky.social
#Stunday #ECK
#ImageAndVerse
Lady Liberty "symbol of freedom & hope...every thought a paintbrush" Desirée Alvarez
#ColorADay #OrangeSun
Many of our volunteering opportunities are open to all, but we offer even more options for #BSBImembers who can apply to join a committee.
Events & Comms committee organises activities & events eg #NewYearPlantHunt.
Skills & Training Committee focuses on #BotanyForEveryone.
bsbi.org/about/people...
It's #VolunteerWeek so a chance to thank & celebrate all the volunteers who contribute to our Society's success:
Our c5K #BSBImembers
Our c200 #BSBICountyRecorders & c100 expert Referees
We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities to suit all fellow plant-lovers:
bsbi.org/about/people...
It's #VolunteerWeek so a chance to thank & celebrate all the volunteers who contribute to our Society's success:
Our c5K #BSBImembers
Our c200 #BSBICountyRecorders & c100 expert Referees
We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities to suit all fellow plant-lovers:
bsbi.org/about/people...
It's #VolunteerWeek so a chance to thank & celebrate all the volunteers who contribute to our Society's success:
Our c5K #BSBImembers
Our c200 #BSBICountyRecorders & c100 expert Referees
We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities to suit all fellow plant-lovers:
bsbi.org/about/people...
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Has #VolunteerWeek got you wondering about volunteering to support our wonderful wildflowers?
Here are 2 of our current volunteer vacancies:
Based in Scotland & want to help with publicity?
bsbi.org/about/people...
Got an eye for detail & looking for a desk-based role?
bsbi.org/about/people...
There are c55 million plant records in our #BSBIDistributionDatabase.
It's one of the world's biggest databases of biological records & it's essential for C21st conservation.
Huge thanks to the amazing #BSBImembers & supporters (all volunteers) who collected all those vital records!
#VolunteerWeek
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It's #VolunteerWeek so a chance to thank & celebrate all the volunteers who contribute to our Society's success:
Our c5K #BSBImembers
Our c200 #BSBICountyRecorders & c100 expert Referees
We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities to suit all fellow plant-lovers:
bsbi.org/about/people...
