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As part of the Great Big Green Week 2026, we hosted our annual Bioblitz, between the 12th and 13th of June, – 24hrs of counting every species we could in St Annes Wood. The event kicked off with an evening Bat Walk on Friday, we were very pleased to have had Miguel from the Avon…
Sadly, with the arrival of the summer there is also the return of FoBB’s nemesis: Himalayan Balsam, one of the UK’s most aggressive invasive plants. This prolific plant – notable for its unusual three-leafed triangular form – can grow to 3m tall, outcompeting everything around it for light. This leads to a monoculture habitat, which…
For anyone wanting more volunteering/green goodness this year’s Green Week runs from 6th-19th June and there’s lots to get involved in – and lots of opportunities to sample other areas and groups in our wider area. Check out the poster below, or see more information about each event on the Green Week webpage.
It has long been my dream to create a wetland wildflower meadow in the St Anne’s Valley. When I applied for the CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) grant I had this in mind. In addition to requesting funding for the dragon sculpture, the container/tool shed and tools, I applied for £450 to spend on wetland wildflower…
Our pair of resident bramble eaters continue their mission to reclaim some of the Lichfield Road slopes of St Anne’s Wood from the overgrown undergrowth. The vision is to carefully open up the space (as it was some years ago) making it safer and more welcoming for people. Along the way we’re hoping to find…
The Easter Bunny left an egg-citing nature trail around Nightingale Valley over the Easter holidays. Posters of different types of eggs laid by a variety of animals that call the valley their home were hidden around the footpath, and we hope that interesting facts were learnt by all. Who knew that stickleback fish make nests…
Once again, even when the depths of winter’s relentless wet onslaught seems to make the idea of new life and beginnings an impossibility… here we are! So green, so new. Bluebells, Wild Garlic, blossom, – a symphony of sights, smells and sounds. Talking of which… Everybody’s Heard… About the Bird… Despite a downpour of rain at 5am…
On your travels you may well come across the two newest members of the FoBB team. On loan from the excellent Street Goat, Doe and Buck (other names are available) are already on to their second bramble enclosure in St Anne’s Wood, managing the space for better access for people and preparing the ground for the…
Back by popular demand, brilliantly orchestrated by Nadia and generously supported by the Family Shopper team, the FoBB Easter Holiday Treasure Trail is back… and prizes are available! A great excuse to get out and about over the Easter break we hope to see you around. Running from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th April, we’re…
We are offering our annual Dawn Chorus Walk in St Annes Wood! Join us on 11th April at 5.30am to enjoy the morning spectacle. Back for the third-year running, two local bird enthusiasts (Georgia and Russell) will lead a guided walk exploring local bird song, teach you how to identify some birds by their song,…
