Hawkweeds of south-east England
New BSBI Handbook due out April 2020
Coronavirus/ COVID-19
BSBI public events cancelled until at least end of May
Wild Flower Hour
Every Sunday 8-9pm
National Plant Monitoring Scheme
Help monitor our plants & habitats
British & Irish Botany
February issue published
Daffodils in bloom!
Identify them with Mick Crawley's daffodil key
Starting out?
We can help you get started in botany
Recording what grows where
in our plant distribution atlases
The BSBI is for everyone who cares about the wild plants of Britain and Ireland. Since 1836, we've been promoting the study, understanding and enjoyment of British and Irish botany. Find out more about us.
We support all botanists - beginner or expert, amateur or professional - as they identify, record and map what grows where: our data and knowledge underpin evidence-based conservation of the British and Irish flora.
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Or renew your membership for 2020
Your membership helps BSBI advance the study and understanding of our wild plants and support their conservation across Britain and Ireland. Benefits to members include:
- Exclusive access to our network of 100+ plant experts to help you identify that plant
- BSBI News: three issues each year of our membership magazine
- Special offers on publications and events
- Find out more about all the benefits of BSBI membership.
Want to take a short plant ID course? List of courses here
Applications for BSBI Training Grants open again on 1st January 2021
Done the training? Take a FISC in 2020 to assess how much you've learned!
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