Listening to the bend of the river

Richard Lutz hears the river flow

Tree-mendous recycling scheme to boost hospice

Have your Christmas tree recycled and help John Taylor Hospice.

Great Escapes

Richard Lutz enjoys light comedy in a dark world.

Getting to the church on time

Richard Lutz peeks into two churches on walks near Birmingham.

Energy Capital Conference to take place in Birmingham

Event to focus on the region’s energy matters.

Birmingham Conservatives call on council to reject city charging zone

Claim that council consultation responses comprehensively reject Labour Travel Tax plan on private vehicles.

Martineau Gardens on show at Autumn Event

Edgbaston community garden to showcase its attractions on family day.

Childrens book character for Martineau Gardens

Gardens selected to launch Stick Man Trail.

Polluting cars “a problem for all” – travel firm

Clean Air Zone proposals lead to investment in greener vehicles.

Dear Birmingham…

Following yesterday’s storyabout a city centre park, environmental campaigners have issued a letter to the city.

Environmental group renews call for city park in Birmingham

Local initiative challenges Smithfield masterplan with alternative vision for city centre.

TV legend says – “Watching butterflies is good for you!”

Sir David Attenborough calls on West Midlands to help Big Butterfly Count.

Women’s Outdoor Adventure – film tour comes to Birmingham

Mockingbird cinema to screen inspiring cinema series.

Mayor calls for Clean Air Revolution

Response to city council’s proposal for clean air zone.

Good Food Show and Gardeners’ World Live returns

Food and gardens combine at the NEC.

New Birmingham photography competition launches

Environmentally-based competition for 16-25 year olds offers chance to be exhibited.

Back to the city’s roots at NEC show

Birmingham’s history is being turned into a landscape garden.

Rubbish business comes to Birmingham following bin strikes

Industrial action provides the inspiration for recycling expansion.

Award success for Kingstanding upcycling project

Praise for environmental and community impact.

Boost for Northfield community project

Birmingham Community Garden to be showcased at RHS Malvern Spring Festival.

CityPark4Brum – sign the petition

Jim Tucker explains about a petition calling for a park in Birmingham City Centre.

Finnish line

 Richard Lutz checks his biochemical past and gets lost in a late winter walk.

Bike-sharing plans unveiled for West Midlands

nextbike chosen by Transport for West Midlands to deliver cycling revolution.

Good wood for Wolverhampton

New social enterprise aims to help the environment while training prospective employees.

Penguin parents celebrate Valentine’s Day

Violin serenade and fish supper for Sea Life Centre lovebirds.

Match funding on offer to Greater Birmingham and Solihull organisations

Projects linked to maximising the economic benefit of HS2 and promote the shift to a low carbon economy.

Birmingham and Coventry to get cleaner, greener buses

Multi-million pound scheme will tackle exhaust fumes.

Final straw at Balsall Common

White Horse bans plastic drinking straws.

Voices in the air

Richard Lutz reviews his past seven days.

Christmas tree recycling service at four city parks

Get rid of your trees the environmentally-friendly way in January.