We are proud to be partners, alongside @jncc.bsky.social, @plantlifeuk.bsky.social & @ukceh.bsky.social, in @npms.bsky.social.
Last year, >16K plant records were submitted by #NPMSvolunteers, swelling the total to 269K!
Find out more in the new #NPMS Annual Report: www.npms.org.uk/article/npms...

The amazing Dr Rachel Murphy from @plantlifeuk.bsky.social is speaking at #NPMS10 online celebrations on 18 Oct.
There would be no @npms.bsky.social without the volunteer surveyors who collect data about our wild plants. Rachel supports those #NPMSVolunteers & will be amplifying all #VolunteerVoices

It's National #VolunteersWeek & the BIGGEST thank you goes out to our brilliant NPMS survey volunteers, verifiers, data entry & photography volunteers. We now have over 1300 squares with associated data! You make this scheme the success that it is #NPMSVolunteers #CitizenScience

1st talk of the day is from Jane Madgwick, CEO of @plantlifeuk.bsky.social, giving an overview of 10 years of @npms.bsky.social & looking ahead.
Jane stressing importance of collaborative working, EDI/ Nature For All & celebrating our wonderful #NPMSVolunteers.

High-quality data + local expertise: our amazing #NPMSvolunteers are collecting valuable plant data & contributing to our understanding of UK habitat health. Read how their work helps inform conservation policy in our newly released NPMS Annual Report https://ow.ly/ZGnh50ZlrRU

Next talk at #NPMS10 online event is from Rachel Murphy @plantlifeuk.bsky.social. For the past 7 years, as @npms.bsky.social Support Manager, Rachel has been the 1st point of contact for #NPMSVolunteers, offering support & guidance. Talking today about volunteer roles, opportunities & accessibility

There are so many ways to get involved as #NPMSVolunteers, it isn't just about surveying! There are desk-based roles (data entry & data verification) & photography volunteers.
Don't want to survey alone? You can work in groups!
Visit the @npms.bsky.social website to find out more: www.npms.org.uk

Looking forward to 2 #NPMS10 events in London & Northern Ireland next month!
18 Oct in London:
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
25 Oct in NI:
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
A chance to hear from the amazing #NPMSvolunteers and the stakeholders & partners who support @npms.bsky.social.

Looking forward to NI #NPMS10 event on 25 Oct, showcasing the fab #NPMSvolunteers without whom there would be no
@npms.bsky.social!
The botanical photos talk is by @organicbotanic.bsky.social whose gorgeous images grace #WildFlowerHour every Sunday.
Book here: www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...

Now we are hearing the 1st of the #VolunteerVoices sessions: the best bit of the day IMO!
Chris Millett is telling us about his experience monitoring his 1st square (1st of 4!)
10 yrs on, he's carried out 250 surveys!
There would be no @npms.bsky.social without the fab #NPMSVolunteers like Chris.