Friends of Linthorpe Cemetery and Nature Reserve

07/06/2026

03/06/2026

Remembering our dear friend, and one of the founding members of the Friends of Linthorpe Cemetery, Jenny Braddy who passed away on 6th May 2026. R.I.P.

02/06/2026

June brings a whole new line-up of brilliant butterflies and moths to spot in your gardens and local green spaces 🦋🌿

Do you have a favourite butterfly? Vote now to help us find Britain's Favourite Butterfly 👇
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02/06/2026

June is upon us and in the UK this is when the majority of baby bats, called pups, are born. They are tiny and completely dependent on their mums for survival. To find out more about bats through the year: https://www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/a-year-in-the-life-of-a-bat

To donate to the national bat helpline who provide vital advice for anyone discovering orphaned, injured or grounded bats see: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/BatHelplineNeedsYou

Photo credit: Jo Allen

02/06/2026

Spotting a butterfly is always a joy, but have you ever been able to name one? 🦋

June is a great time to spot butterflies, and we’re spotlighting nine beautiful species that can be found across the UK.

An abundance of this species means that our planet is healthy. How many of these have you seen? Let us know in the comments 👇

01/06/2026

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Two tall white wildflowers grow in the same roadside ditches and field edges. From ten feet away they look identical. One is harmless. One is seriously toxic.

Queen Anne's lace — the wild ancestor of the carrot. Poison hemlock — toxic in every part of the plant.

🌿 Three differences, three seconds:

- The stem — Queen Anne's lace has a hairy green stem. Poison hemlock has a smooth stem with purple blotches. Purple spots on the stem is the primary field mark.

- The smell — crush a Queen Anne's lace leaf and it smells like carrot. Poison hemlock smells musty and unpleasant. Wash hands after handling.

- The flower — Queen Anne's lace often has a single dark purple floret in the center of the white cluster. Poison hemlock doesn't.

🐾 Poison hemlock is spreading across the eastern US and can grow several feet tall. If you find it on your property, don't pull it with bare hands — wear gloves and bag the plant. Contact your county extension office for large stands.

Check the stem first. Purple blotches, smooth surface — leave it alone 🌿

01/06/2026

28/05/2026

What can you spot ?