For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

Every penny of profit helps fund our work to promote and protect the Hertfordshire countryside for everyone's benefit. Buy our bags and other merchandise online at https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/get-involved/merchandise/

We would love to receive nominations for our CPRE Hertfordshire Awards in our category ‘Made in Herts’. This might involve local food, crafts or artists inspired by rural themes.
https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/news/our-cpre-hertfordshire-awards-are-back-for-2022-and-how-to-enter/

We would love to receive a nomination to our CPRE Hertfordshire Awards for a group or individual doing great work to protect or enhance our county’s environment. https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/news/our-cpre-hertfordshire-awards-are-back-for-2022-and-how-to-enter/

Marsh marigolds are flowering now in shallow water and marshy places. Also known as king cups, they are usually in flower from March to May. Find more spring wild flowers here https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/discover-our-countryside-2/countryside-close-to-home/

Early butterflies like this peacock are out and about on warmer sunny days, looking for nectar-rich flowers or just warming themselves in the sun. Discover more spring wildlife here https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/discover-our-countryside-2/countryside-close-to-home/

Do you know a group, facility or venue which promotes rural life and ensures that a community can thrive? We would love to receive a nomination for our CPRE Hertfordshire Awards. https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/news/our-cpre-hertfordshire-awards-are-back-for-2022-and-how-to-enter/

It’s Spring! We are now selling local walks guidebooks on our website at https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/get-involved/merchandise/
Each book sale helps fund our charity, please buy your copy online from us today, and also check out our other items. #Hertfordshire

Bright yellow lesser celandines are now in flower in the countryside and green spaces. They open wide when it’s sunny and provide pollen, vital food for early flying insects including bees. https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/discover-our-countryside-2/countryside-close-to-home/

#WildFlowers

Can you nominate a project connecting people with the countryside and their local green spaces, like the Ver Valley Society’s Walks, recipient of one of our Awards in 2013. https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/news/our-cpre-hertfordshire-awards-are-back-for-2022-and-how-to-enter/

Our CPRE Hertfordshire Awards are back, celebrating people engaged in activities to enhance and protect the Hertfordshire countryside and its rural communities. Find out more at https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/news/our-cpre-hertfordshire-awards-are-back-for-2022-and-how-to-enter/

In spring male blackbirds begin their melodious song as the sun rises, seeming to get louder every day! They sing to defend their territories and attract a mate. Discover more spring wildlife here https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/discover-our-countryside-2/countryside-close-to-home/

Happy International Women's Day to women everywhere who campaign on behalf of the countryside, nature, and local green spaces - we salute you! (Photo credit Mark Shields) #InternationalWomensDay

It’s World Book Day and we’re grateful to Elena Mannion, locally-based author of The Happy Hedgerow, for donating copies of her acclaimed children’s book to help with our fundraising. Buy your copy on our website at https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/get-involved/merchandise/ #WorldBookDay

Primroses are flowering now in gardens and the countryside. One of the earliest spring flowers to appear, their yellow blooms brighten up even the darkest days. Discover more spring flowers here
https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/discover-our-countryside-2/countryside-close-to-home/

The earliest blossom of the year is appearing in our hedgerows. This is cherry plum, not a native species but now widespread. It resembles blackthorn but its white flowers appear much earlier https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/discover-our-countryside-2/countryside-close-to-home/
#Hedgerows

It’s National Nest Box week. You might have room to put up a box – now is the ideal time. Then later in the year you could be rewarded with a sight like this blue tit fledgling. Visit https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/discover-our-countryside-2/countryside-close-to-home/ for more.

It’s still cold, but there is plenty of wildlife to see in your garden or local green spaces. Find out more about some of the birds you might see, and learn why winter flowering bulbs and shrubs help insects to survive: https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/discover/winter-is-here/

Can you join the Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend, Friday 28 to Sunday 30 January? Anyone can spend an hour counting birds through a window or outdoors. Birdwatch results help to make better places for birds to thrive https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/birdwatch/

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/