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A big yes to this! Birds of a feather πŸŒΏπŸ’š

09.10.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Moss loving mushroom marvellers! 🌿😊

09.10.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exciting news for our Irreplaceable meadows campaign! πŸ“’

This year we asked for your help to call on the government to add irreplaceable meadows to the Irreplaceable Habitats list.

πŸ‘ Thank you to everyone who emailed their MPs. Now we've got some good news to share...(1/3)

07.10.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Wild plants grow on the pavement

Wild plants grow on the pavement

Thanks for sharing, @concretebotany.bsky.social.
This cheerful tangle of pavement plants is for you 🌿

07.10.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Wildflowers grow around a drain by the roadside

Wildflowers grow around a drain by the roadside

We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the beautiful pavement plants πŸŒΏπŸ’š

#bloomscrolling
#paventplantpower
#flowerpower

07.10.2025 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes. Best admired for its beauty and left well alone 🌿

04.10.2025 07:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely. Beautiful picture 🌿

04.10.2025 07:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Red toadstool growing on the forest floor

Red toadstool growing on the forest floor

Just like a scene from a fairy tale, spotting one of these inspires childlike wonder that never gets old.

Who else still feels a rush of excitement at the sight of nature's magic? ✨

#fungifriends #fungifriday

03.10.2025 07:50 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š

01.10.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Plants grow wild at the bottom of some concrete steps

Plants grow wild at the bottom of some concrete steps

A cup of tea on the forest floor, surrounded by lichen and autumn leaves

A cup of tea on the forest floor, surrounded by lichen and autumn leaves

A fallen branch adorned with mushrooms and lichen

A fallen branch adorned with mushrooms and lichen

The power of small steps - start your day with a cuppa outdoors for better sleep. To spark creativity, open your sketchbook and draw.

And... "If you hear a voice within you say, 'You are not a painter,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." - Vincent Van Gogh

#fungifriends

01.10.2025 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming Up: What’s on in October - The Kithkin From campaigns promoting kindness to animals and celebrating vegetarian food, to important conversations about mental health and access to services, October is full of opportunities to make a positive...

From campaigns promoting #kindness to animals and celebrating #vegetarian food, to important conversations about mental health and access to services on #WorldMentalHealthDay, October is full of opportunities to make a positive impact. Here's your free guide >

30.09.2025 10:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pleased to meet you! πŸŒΏπŸ„

30.09.2025 06:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Lichen

Lichen

A dark rock with a white star-shaped mark

A dark rock with a white star-shaped mark

A robin pictured among russet leaves - there's moss on a tree in the background

A robin pictured among russet leaves - there's moss on a tree in the background

And for all the people who stop for tiny treasures...

🌿 Lichen that looks like it would be at home in a coral reef
🌿 A shooting star on a rock
🌿 A tiny - and very well camouflaged - feathery friend

29.09.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Venn Diagram - People who stop for moss, people who marvel at mushrooms, nature lovers & treasure seekers = My kind of people - pictured on a background of moss

Venn Diagram - People who stop for moss, people who marvel at mushrooms, nature lovers & treasure seekers = My kind of people - pictured on a background of moss

Mushrooms, moss and a fern grow on tree bark

Mushrooms, moss and a fern grow on tree bark

For all those kindred spirits πŸ’šπŸŒΏ

#fungifriends #iseemoss #mushroommonday

29.09.2025 11:29 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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Slightly mushroom obsessed today! Look at these beauties, #fungifriends 😍

27.09.2025 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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And a little bit of moss for good measure πŸ’šπŸŒΏ

#iseemoss
#fungifriends

27.09.2025 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Mushrooms on a forest path, pictured next to a tiny leaf

Mushrooms on a forest path, pictured next to a tiny leaf

Fungi flourish through mycorrhizal networks, reminding us of the beauty of connection.

Here's to nurturing strong bonds for our collective strength, just like these beautiful mushrooms and their tiny leaf companion πŸ’šπŸŒΏ

#fungifriends #fungifriday

26.09.2025 08:42 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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When hollyhocks stop you in your tracks 😍

#Pavementplantpower #Flowerpower #Bloomscrolling

24.09.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here's to the people who let nature be,
Who skip the harsh chemicals, and let it run free.
For spaces where children and wildlife can thrive,
Embracing the beauty with a natural vibe. (2/2)

17.09.2025 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the cracks of concrete, where life finds a way,
Little treasures emerge, brightening the day.
Wall moss like soft cushions, a whimsical sight,
Pavement plants popping up, what pure delight! (1/2)

#pavementplantpower #moss #bloomscrolling #iseemoss #flowerpower

17.09.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Stoic Path: A Framework for Clarity - The Kithkin In an era of person-worship and puzzling overconfidence among the incompetent, neuroscientist Ken Mogi explores how Stoicism offers clarity and the potential for change.

In an era marked by person-worship and overconfidence among the incompetent, neuroscientist Ken Mogi explores how Stoicism offers a framework for clarity.

For a timely and insightful perspective, read on... πŸŒΏπŸ’š

#Philosophy #Stoicism #CriticalThinking

13.09.2025 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming up: What’s on in September - The Kithkin From campaigns calling for chemical-free period products and pesticide-free public spaces to seed gathering on the autumn equinox, September is full of opportunities to take meaningful action.

September is full of opportunities to take meaningful action - from calling for chemical-free period products and asking your council to go pesticide-free to collecting seeds on the autumn equinox to grow the trees of the future.

#PesticideFreeTowns

Here's your guide...

31.08.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cost of living still biting?

We've put together a helpful guide packed with free and low-cost activities - from charity shop treasure hunts and nature walks to writing competitions and rainy day ideas.

It's completely free to read.

Find it here: www.thekithkin.com/school-holid...
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#SummerVibes

20.07.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! πŸŒΏπŸ’š

18.07.2025 07:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Small purple flower grows through a crack in the concrete

Small purple flower grows through a crack in the concrete

If you've ever felt out of place, but bloomed anyway, this one's for you 🌿

#pavementplantpower #bloomscrolling

17.07.2025 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Love this! πŸ’šπŸŒΏ

#fungifriends

15.07.2025 09:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A fern and some moss grow on a tree trunk

A fern and some moss grow on a tree trunk

Can we skip "touching base" today in favour of touching moss instead?

#iseemoss

15.07.2025 08:46 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Anecdotally, there seem to be more butterflies around than last year.

With the Big Butterfly Count around the corner (July 18 – August 10), we'll have to wait and see.

Fingers crossed! 🌿

@savebutterflies.bsky.social #BigButterflyCount πŸ’š

#Biodiversity #SaveButterflies

11.07.2025 10:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Women & Wine: How to Make Midlife Magnificent - Kate Muir - The Kithkin Alcohol affects us differently as we age and hangovers hit harder. Kate Muir explores the science and how changing our drinking habits can bring new joy.

If you have ever questioned your relationship with wine, this article by women's health advocate Kate Muir is essential reading.

Arm yourself with the science of how alcohol affects us as we age and discover how to make informed, joyful choices.

#AlcoholAwarenessWeek #Sobersky

09.07.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Small brown butterfly on an oak leaf.

Small brown butterfly on an oak leaf.

This July, wellbeing & the environment take centre stage - from Alcohol Awareness Week to Plastic Free July, the #BigButterflyCount and National Marine Week.

Here's your guide to what's on & how to get involved:

www.thekithkin.com/coming-up-july

Pic: David Duarte Crespo - Unsplash πŸ’š #30dayswild

30.06.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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