Supporting the bin workers strike in Birmingham we attended @anawim-bcw.bsky.social open talks with @unitetheunion.bsky.social reps updating residents on the negotiations and progress of the #unitetheeconomycampaign #birminghambinstrikes we hope there is a resolution soon for #unitetheunion workers

#Litterpicking in #sparkgreenpark #keepbritaintidy #birmingham #believeinbalsallheath #greenerfutures #parksandgreenspaces #communityaction #litterheroes #makenewfriends #feelsatisfied

Wildflower meadow gardening with @thepatchworkmeadow

Join us on Thursday 30th April, 11:00 onwards for a gardening session.

Bring your own blanket and a picnic for afterwards and take a little time out for a mediation session and reconnect with nature.

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.

Bring your own blanket and a picnic for afterwards and take a little time out for a mediation session and reconnect with nature.

There will be a gift stall for fundraising for park improvements and you can donate on the day or online the GOFundMe page

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Pop down to the Gardening day along with our partners @thepatchworkmeadow and @desirecommunityhub we shall be tending to our existing wildflower meadow and doing a bit of gardening and pruning in Spark Green Park.

We can add biodiversity by providing native wildflowers to attract pollinators.

Bring your own gardening gloves and tools if you have any.

Bring your own picnic food and a blanket to sit on for the picnic in the afternoon & relax with some meditation after the session!

Join in and donate towards park proceeds using the QR code.

Contact us: sparkgreenpark@gmail.com

Friends of Spark Green Park
Gardening day

DATE: THURSDAY 30 APRIL

START 11:00AM

Wildflower meadow Planting
Pollinator friendly planting for the local friendly green community

Spark Green Park
Brunswick Road
Balsall Heath
Birmingham B128EH

FREE EVENT for all ages and abilities in the community

Strength in #unity 💚 Say #Hello in any language #together we are #stronger🌿🌍✅🌳🌿 #inclusivity #equality #diversity #sparkgreenpark #nelsonmandela #migrantsarewelcome #equalopportunities #womensrights #saynotoracism #bame #poc #accessibilty #freespeech #reconnectwithnature #communityspirit

Panel Speakers:

Dr Kamran Khan, Associate Professor of Language, University of Birmingham

Abigail Matin, Chief Executive Officer of St Chad's Sanctuary

Dr Peter Rookes, Joint Secretary, Birmingham Council of Faiths and Faith Lead, Birmingham City of Sanctuary

@DialogueSociety @hakkozal Dialogue Society Manager of Birmingham Branch hosted yesterday's event at the University of Birmingham

CAN WE UNITE THE KINGDOM?

Discussing #Polarised #Attitudes toward #Immigration in #Birmingham and how this impacts the people of Birmingham

#universityofbirmingham

🌿GENTLE REMINDER:
🚮 Litterpick in Spark Green Park, Brunswick Road, B128EH at 1pm-3pm tomorrow Tuesday, 14th April 🚮💚

Great words of encouragement and motivation from one gardener from #Leeds to another in #Birmingham @mothinali.bsky.social welcomed our interfaith community growing projects in Spark Green Park and how we want to boost #biodiversity by planting #wildflowers to attract pollinating insects and bees

#hannahtheplumber
#dentonandgorton @greenparty.org.uk @mothinali.bsky.social #safinaaftabofficial #friendsofsparkgreenpark

Feeling honoured to have met an inspiring northern lass @hannahspencermp.sky.social and been snapped with her famous #Greyhounds in #KingsHeathPark, #Birmingham 💚 #cityparks #greenfutures #climateaction #sustainableliving @bosfonline.bsky.social @kingsheathpark.sky.social @thrivegardens.sky.social

Thank you John for joining us together with @hannahspencermp.bsky.social @kamelhawwash.bsky.social and @safinaaftab.sky.social and many other Birmingham Green Candidates. Love the fact that a Canadian man was amongst the crowd cheering all of us on to success & offering kind words of encouragement!

The Big Eight return in April🎱

Of the UK’s 24 bumblebee species, these eight are the most common. This month, some queens will emerge from hibernation. Already active queens will produce their first daughters, the workers💼

Have you spotted your first bumblebee of 2026?

🔎🐝https://ow.ly/SFIl50YAzUL

Hap-bee Easter! Who will be tucking into something sweet today like this Garden bumblebee? 🐝🐰

🥇 The Garden bumblebee has the longest tongue of any bumblebee in the UK – can you guess how long it is?

Have you seen any bumblebees this Easter weekend?

🎥 Annie Ives

@bumblebeetrust.bsky.social The big 8 #Bumblebee types to watch out for on your #Nature #adventure #wildlife #hunt 🌿🐝🌳🌻🌿🌷🐝🌳🌻💚🐝🌳🌿🐝🌷🌻

**Volunteer Female nature photographer wanted**
Please email sparkgreenpark@gmail.com if you are a #talented #photographer looking to gain work experience in nature & community activities.
You will need to have your own camera & equipment for a planting/ picnic event in #SparkGreenPark #balsallheath

WILD HOLIDAY BUNCH #forest school #halfterm activities for #children led by @ecobirmingham #forestschool practitioners at Knowle road allotments in #Sparkhill Birmingham from 10am to 4pm in the sunshine and playing #wild #exploring #nature having #fun learning about #wildlife and the #environment