City of Nature CIC

19/10/2026

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/17/honeybees-are-barging-aside-wild-pollinators-in-hunt-for-pollen-and-nectar-study-finds

As a surge in beekeepers has led to increased numbers of honeybees, researchers record them pushing bumblebees and other rival species away from flowers

18/10/2026

Come along and join us today at Better Place Bradford's Lovely Bug Ball. We are looking forward to celebrating our love of bugs, and have lots of fun lined up on our stall.

🪲 Create your own bug kits - £1.50
🐝 Bug bracelets handmade by Adele from £5
🐞 Free bug colouring.
🐛 Take part in our game Guess the Baby bug, 12 noon, 1pm, and 2pm.
🌱 Seed giveaway from Adele's garden.
🌻 Chat with us about why biodiversity is so important, and wildlife gardening.
🖊 Take part in our anonymised survey Raise your voice for nature. We would love to hear your thoughts about the natural world, and what you would like to see in Bradford District Parks, and across the city to help the environment and wildlife.

Hope to see you there! 😊🐛🦋🐝🪲🐞🪳

17/10/2026

Only one more sleep! Come along and join us tomorrow at the Better Place Bradford Lovely Bug Ball. We are looking forward to celebrating our love of bugs, and have lots
of fun lined up on our stall.

🪲 Create your own bug kits - £1.50
🐝 Bug bracelets handmade by Adele from £5
🐞 Free bug colouring.
🐛 Take part in our game Guess the Baby bug, 12 noon, 1pm, and 2pm.
🌱 Seed giveaway from Adele's garden.
🌻 Chat with us about why biodiversity is so important, and wildlife gardening.

Hope to see you there! 😊
Bradford District Parks

15/10/2026

https://theconversation.com/how-electric-vehicles-could-help-pollinators-find-flowers-again-289835

Diesel pollution can disrupt floral scents. Switching to electric would help.

15/10/2026

Wonderful news...😊💚

The current Reform UK leadership thanked “council teams and partners who have worked so hard on this transformative project.”

14/10/2026

Our native wildflowers, often referred to as weeds, are one of the best things for pollinators. Let's show them some love. 😊💚🦋🐝🪲🐞🪳🪰

Citizen scientists on UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme recorded insect visits to flowers during 10-minute surveys

12/10/2026

Not long to wait! We are joining Better Place Bradford and other organisations to celebrate lovely bugs! Come along to Bowling Park on Sunday 18th October and get involved. There are lots of fun activities and live music.

Visit us on our stall. We have bug making kits for £1.50 and free bug themed colouring. Chat with us about biodiversity, our love of bugs, and gardening for wildlife. You can also take part in our anonymised survey, Raise your Voice for Nature. We would love to know your thoughts about the natural world and what you would like to see in Bradford's parks, and across the district.

We also look forward to seeing your best bug costumes! ☺️ 🐝 🐛 🦋 🐞 💚
Bradford District Parks

Bradford District Parks

08/10/2026

Ivy is wonderful for wildlife. 😊💚

The ivy growing outside my home is one of my favourite plants at au...

08/10/2026

The more time we spend in nature, the healthier we are. 😊💚

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4Ny13RLrFdmyDM2JZ3BdHyM/how-being-in-nature-can-help-you-adjust-to-the-changing-seasons?fbclid=IwY2xjawUy46BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzQwOTk2MjYyMzA4NTYwOQABHhlyjWeZEjn3j_BX_fn5u8EcYWXt2zy2jUQhf5a8nWhmaZXIjcoqHKmAZShe_aem_dr3Fe_S_DJkisfz4UPoUFA

Insights from Radio 3 Unwind's Catherine Loveday around changing seasons and the brain.

07/10/2026

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