For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

Our next online talk takes place on Thursday 26th May at 17:30! 💚

This month, CPRE's Christopher Hinchliff will be exploring community energy visioning, and #renewables in the countryside.

Find out more and book your free ticket here👇
https://www.cprenotts.org.uk/news/renewable-energy-and-the-countryside-an-online-talk/

'Pleaching' is a great way to strengthen hedgerows and maximise their potential as both a screen and a wildlife corridor 🐦 🐝 🦋

Hedgerows need our help, and we need more people like David to help restore and revitalise our dwindling hedgerow networks 👇
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/may/09/a-new-start-after-60-i-took-up-hedgelaying-at-65-and-discovered-a-hidden-connection-with-my-father

#Dragonflies and #damselflies emerge into the countryside this month 💚

These curious flying insects spend most of their lives underwater. When the time comes, the nymphs emerge from the water and climb up sturdy stems and cling on before shedding their skin and flying away.

Looking forward to visiting the sites where we'll be planting #hedgerows as part of CPRE's Hedgerow Heroes project 💚

Hedgerow projects are at 3 locations in Notts: Rushford Park, Valley Rd Bowling Green and Bulwell Hall Park.

Find out more 👇
https://www.cprenotts.org.uk/news/cpre-secures-funding-for-12-hedgerow-projects-in-the-east-midlands/

We're edging ever closer to summer 🌞

With hedgerows bursting into leaf and colour, wildflowers cropping up in meadows and on roadsides, and a spectacular dawn chorus, this month is a great time to explore our local countryside 🌳🌲

Find out more 👇
https://www.cprenotts.org.uk/discover/a-countryside-walk-in-may/

We need our #countryside now more than ever. Help us promote, enhance and protect it by becoming a member! 💚

Join now for great perks, inc. discounted entry to 100+ attractions to access to our members mag, Countryside Voices.

Find out more 👇
https://www.cprenotts.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-member/

The #dawnchorus comes into its own in #April, with a huge range of birds singing at first light, like wrens, blackbirds, finches, tits, dunnocks and thrushes 🐦

We recommend setting your alarm to just before sunrise, and experiencing the #spring dawn chorus for yourself! 💚 🎵

Happy #EarthDay2022 🌍

Our #countryside plays a key part in how we can steward the planet, both in protecting it but also in promoting the many benefits a thriving countryside brings - from carbon capture and #biodiversity to dark skies and regenerative agriculture 💚

Look for two #foraging opportunities in #April 😋

The first, garlic mustard, can be found around woodland. Add its leaves to salads. Also check woodland floors for wild garlic. With small white flowers, their thick, tasty leaves make a great pesto!

Please forage responsibly 💚

Last chance to get tickets to our next online talk: Campaigning for the East Midlands countryside!🏃

Taking place on Weds 20th April, we'll look at CPRE's work in the region, and the people who have helped protect its landscapes 🌳🌲

Grab a free ticket👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/campaigning-for-the-countryside-in-the-east-midlands-a-cpre-history-tickets-254688148107

Loads of wildflowers to look for this month! 🌷🌼

From cow parsley along hedgerows, with delicate white flowers on tall stems, to cowslips in meadows and woodland, with tube-like yellow flowers above textured leaves.

Keep an eye out for the powder-blue forget-me-not, too 💚

Hill figures are a rare but spectacular sight in our #countryside.

Usually seen on chalk grassland, these dramatic figures are best seen from afar, and each has its own intriguing story 💚

Find out more about these mysterious figures 👇
https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/chalking-it-up/

A week to go until our next online talk: Campaigning for the #EastMidlands Countryside! 💚

Led by CPRE expert Oliver Hilliam, the talk will cover CPRE's history and campaigning across the region.

Book your free ticket 👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/campaigning-for-the-countryside-in-the-east-midlands-a-cpre-history-tickets-254688148107

Passionate about a thriving #Nottinghamshire countryside? Check out our volunteering opportunities! We're looking for:

💚 Volunteer Co-ordinator
📝 Trustee
🌳 Community Engagement Projects Co-ordinator

Find out more 👇
https://www.cprenotts.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/

We've secured funding for 12 hedgerow projects across the #EastMidlands! 🙌

We'll be planting 2km hedgerow across the region, bringing communities closer to nature and helping to raise awareness of the benefits of hedgerows 💚🍃

More here 👇
https://www.cprenotts.org.uk/news/cpre-secures-funding-for-12-hedgerow-projects-in-the-east-midlands/

It's a new month, and the natural world is springing to life 💚

From beautiful birds to bluebells, check out our guide on what you might spot on a countryside walk in #Nottinghamshire this month, and be sure to share your discoveries with us! 📷
https://www.cprenotts.org.uk/discover/a-countryside-walk-in-april/

Council farms hold the potential to support a new generation of sustainable farming 🚜

This type of farmland could support a new generation of farmers, give communities access to locally produce food and help tackle the climate emergency 🌍

Read more 👇
https://www.cpre.org.uk/resources/reimagining-council-farms-full-report/

Happy #TakeaWalkintheParkDay 🌳 🌲

#Parks give us access to nature and fresh air, and are crucial in urban areas where green space is scarce.

CPRE's report last month shows just how important green spaces are - check it out below 👇
https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/local-green-spaces-new-research-proves-their-value-to-people-and-nature/

Only a few days left to fill in our public transport survey 🚌 🚆

Tell us how public transport is working for you in #Nottinghamshire and we'll use the results to build a report - which we'll share and use for campaigning 💚

It only takes a few minutes:
https://forms.gle/q8roTTaufQtDAetQ6

Discover the joys of #foraging this #spring 💚

Foraging is a great way to connect with our countryside. It's also grounding - foraging has sustained the human race for the majority of our existence.

Find out more 👇
https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/spring-into-foraging-now-the-leaves-are-green/