For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

With fine weather and sunshine in the forecast for the week ahead, why not get outside and enjoy a walk in Hertfordshire’s beautiful countryside. Our website has nearly 40 self-guided routes for you to explore. https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/news/winter-walking/

Thank you to all our supporters past, present & future.
Wishing you a very Happy New Year.

Did you know there are many different ways in which you can support us?
Our link here shows you some of the wonderful ways in which you can help;
https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/get-involved/

The Happy Hedgerow is a lovely book for children and a reminder for everyone that hedgerows are our greatest nature reserves. Beautiful illustrations will help children to engage with the rich variety of life on their doorsteps. Find out more at http://www.cpreherts.org.uk

Whether you live in town or out in the countryside, we know that you care about your local green spaces, and our charity aims to protect them for now and for the
future. Please help us continue our mission by buying our charity cards
https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/get-involved/merchandise/

Are you getting some gardening done in this lovely autumn weather?.. Don’t be too tidy. Leave seed heads over the winter to encourage birds to your garden. Seeds are vital foods for goldfinches and other birds. Visit our website http://www.cpreherts.org.uk for more on garden wildlife

Only 44 days left until Christmas! So less than that to show your support for the countryside by buying and sending our charity Christmas cards. You can buy our cards in any quantity you choose, from our website at https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/get-involved/merchandise/christmas-cards/

Red admiral butterflies are still on the wing on sunny autumn days. They feed on nectar from flowers like this sedum as well as on the sugar in over-ripe fruit. For more information about the wildlife which you might see close to home in the autumn visit http://www.cpreherts.org.uk

☀️It's already the end of summer and the beginning of autumn!🍂
Please help with our mission to protect the Hertfordshire countryside by buying our blank notecards. Every penny of profit helps fund our charity's work.
https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/get-involved/merchandise/greetings-cards/

Pied wagtails are small black and white birds, with long tails which they wag constantly as they search for food. They are often seen on roof tops and hard surfaces, where perhaps their insect prey is easier to find. For more on autumn wildlife visit http://www.cpreherts.org.uk

We have published our policy statement on solar energy installations in the countryside, our published statement identifies the nature and scope of the issues relating to solar energy installations in rural areas. #SolarPower #SolarEnergy
https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/news/our-policy-statement-on-solar-energy-installations-in-the-countryside/

Our 'Countryside close to home' website feature introduces some of the wildlife you can see in August. We take a look at purple flowers, birds & beaks, butterflies & pond life. This red kite has a feather missing on each wing, a sign that it is moulting. http://www.cpre.org.uk

Our latest 'Countryside close to home' website feature introduces some of the wildlife which you might see in August. We take a look at wild flowers, butterflies and pond life. We also compare shapes of birds' beaks, including this colourful bullfinch. http://www.cpreherts.org.uk

Visit http://www.cpreherts.org.uk/discover-our-countryside-2/countryside-close-to-home/ to learn about some plants, birds and pondlife which you might encounter locally. Discover what makes our summer weather so variable and why we must stop using peat to help combat global warming.

We are delighted to offer talks in person again as well as via Zoom. One of our speakers recently presented the talk 'Exploring Rural Hertfordshire' to a local Women's Institute group, followed by a lively discussion. For more information email office@cpreherts.org.uk