For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

Connecting with the countryside and nature is so important for our wellbeing, now more than ever.

Here are our ten ways... to connect with nature during the #lockdown - whether you can get outside or not. What are your tips? https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/countryside-connections/

We've got some more sounds of the countryside for you! 🔊

Jacqueline recorded the sound of this woodpecker near her ... house in Bedfordshire.

A little quiz for you: what's the main reason woodpeckers hammer trees in this way? Reply to us and we'll let you know the answer at 5pm 🤓

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We couldn't have it put it better ourselves, Sir David.

'In times of crisis, the natural world is a source of both joy ... and solace. The natural world produces the comfort that can come from nothing else.' 💚 https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/mar/30/nature-can-be-source-of-solace-in-crisis-says-david-attenborough

To slow the spread of coronavirus, lockdown across the UK is keeping many of us away from the outdoors.

Here are 10 ... simple ways to maintain that crucial connection with the countryside that we need.

https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/countryside-connections/

As bluebells start to emerge in woodlands across the countryside, you may be wondering how to tell native bluebells ... apart from non-native Spanish bluebells.🤔

Here's how (THREAD 1/4)

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We think the sound of birdsong is one of the countryside's most calming tunes.

If current events mean you're missing ... the music of the countryside, turn up your sound and listen to this beautiful clip of birdsong in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex. More here: https://bit.ly/3advCeA

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'With reduced traffic on the roads at the moment, birdsong will be even clearer – so stick your head out the window ... and see what you can hear!'

Listen to our very own @J__me's recording of the sounds of the countryside where he lives in Bedfordshire. https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/countrysidecalling/

The calming power of nature can help us through this difficult time. But what if you can't get outside? We've got you ... covered 😊

Turn your sound up, and listen to the birds chirping in Kielder Forest, in Northumberland @NlandNP. More here: https://bit.ly/3advCeA

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Today is the #SpringEquinox and also the first day of spring. These are challenging times, but thankfully we've got ... spring happening all around us!

Here’s some of our favourite spring images to share the joy. #GoodNewsFeed

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