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Six ways to feel close to the countryside in a winter lockdown
A new lockdown means more time indoors. Here’s how to stay close to nature.
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'Observing nature is about looking outwards and helps to anchor us during these distressing times.'
Find it tough to ...stay connected to nature at the moment?
Susie White @cottagegardener has five ways to stay connected this January. ❄️🌸🐦👇 https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/a-month-in-the-countryside-connecting-with-nature-in-january/
If you’re close to the coast, one way of getting some lockdown exercise while connecting with nature is taking a ...stroll along your nearest beach 🌊
Dr Mark Ward from @SomersetWT has a guide to what you might be able to see at this time of year 👇
https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/what-to-look-out-for-on-a-winter-coastal-walk/
⭐SAVE THE DATE: #StarCount is back!⭐
Between 6-14 February we want you to count the stars to help us map the ...nation’s view of the night sky. Will you take part?
This year, we're asking everyone to take part from home only. Sign up >>
https://takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/73245/data/1?ea.tracking.id=twitter
Great report from @RHarrabin on our #VisionForPlanning on @BBCr4today this morning!
18 organisations have come ...together to call for a gold-standard planning system that protects nature and local democracy and builds the homes we need.
Listen from 1:07:34
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000r4tn
Today, we and 17 other organisations launch our #VisionforPlanning - a vision for a gold-standard planning system.
We ...all agree that communities must be at the heart of decision-making. But the government’s proposals will cut local participation by half. https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/a-joint-vision-we-share-a-toolbox-of-principles-for-better-planning/
Here's an excuse to do less with your garden than you normally might this winter...
Avoid pruning fruit-bearing bushes... or trees, and allow leaves and twigs to pile up. They're a great source of food and shelter for wildlife! 🦔🍂 #WildlifeWednesday https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/helping-wildlife-through-the-winter/
We've joined with 30+ environmental organisations to call on @DefraGovUK to reverse the decision to approve bee-killing... pesticides.
3 years ago these chemicals were banned because of their harmful impact. Let's keep it that way. #UnitedAgainstNeonics
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/01/12/countryside-groups-ask-environment-minister-reverse-authorisation/
It is now a legal right for everyone to have access to decent broadband.
But 8% of homes and businesses in rural areas... are still missing out on this.
The government must ensure they meet their 2025 broadband target. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/jan/08/uk-will-miss-2025-target-2025-full-fibre-broadband-rollout-spending-watchdog-warns
We've got loads of ideas for you to keep you connected with the countryside and nature during lockdown.
From ...puddle-hopping, making a bird feeder and looking for pops of colour in the gloom. Take a look 🌳 🦉 🍂 🐛 👇 👇 https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/babies-its-cold-outside-family-fun-ways-to-connect-to-nature-in-winter/
You can help local wildlife during this cold snap by leaving out water, especially in freezing temperatures. ...❄️❄️
A plant saucer with a few differently-sized stones in it will allow a variety of birds to bathe. Make sure you break the ice if it freezes! https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/helping-wildlife-through-the-winter/
'We all need to take care of ourselves during this new lockdown, and I've found that engaging in the nature that ...surrounds us certainly helps.
'All you have to do is get outside, take a deep breath and look up!'
Sage words from @urbanbirder 💚 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jan/07/amid-the-gloom-of-lockdown-i-have-taken-solace-in-nature?CMP=twt_a-environment_b-gdneco
'Observing nature is about looking outwards and helps to anchor us during these distressing times.'
Find it tough to ...stay connected to nature at the moment?
Susie White @cottagegardener has five ways to stay connected this January. ❄️🌸🐦👇 https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/a-month-in-the-countryside-connecting-with-nature-in-january/
If you’re close to the coast, one way of getting some lockdown exercise while connecting with nature is taking a ...stroll along your nearest beach 🌊
Dr Mark Ward from @SomersetWT has a guide to what you might be able to see at this time of year 👇
https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/what-to-look-out-for-on-a-winter-coastal-walk/
⭐SAVE THE DATE: #StarCount is back!⭐
Between 6-14 February we want you to count the stars to help us map the ...nation’s view of the night sky. Will you take part?
This year, we're asking everyone to take part from home only. Sign up >>
https://takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/73245/data/1?ea.tracking.id=twitter
Great report from @RHarrabin on our #VisionForPlanning on @BBCr4today this morning!
18 organisations have come ...together to call for a gold-standard planning system that protects nature and local democracy and builds the homes we need.
Listen from 1:07:34
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000r4tn
Today, we and 17 other organisations launch our #VisionforPlanning - a vision for a gold-standard planning system.
We ...all agree that communities must be at the heart of decision-making. But the government’s proposals will cut local participation by half. https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/a-joint-vision-we-share-a-toolbox-of-principles-for-better-planning/
Here's an excuse to do less with your garden than you normally might this winter...
Avoid pruning fruit-bearing bushes... or trees, and allow leaves and twigs to pile up. They're a great source of food and shelter for wildlife! 🦔🍂 #WildlifeWednesday https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/helping-wildlife-through-the-winter/
We've joined with 30+ environmental organisations to call on @DefraGovUK to reverse the decision to approve bee-killing... pesticides.
3 years ago these chemicals were banned because of their harmful impact. Let's keep it that way. #UnitedAgainstNeonics
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/01/12/countryside-groups-ask-environment-minister-reverse-authorisation/
It is now a legal right for everyone to have access to decent broadband.
But 8% of homes and businesses in rural areas... are still missing out on this.
The government must ensure they meet their 2025 broadband target. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/jan/08/uk-will-miss-2025-target-2025-full-fibre-broadband-rollout-spending-watchdog-warns
We've got loads of ideas for you to keep you connected with the countryside and nature during lockdown.
From ...puddle-hopping, making a bird feeder and looking for pops of colour in the gloom. Take a look 🌳 🦉 🍂 🐛 👇 👇 https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/babies-its-cold-outside-family-fun-ways-to-connect-to-nature-in-winter/
You can help local wildlife during this cold snap by leaving out water, especially in freezing temperatures. ...❄️❄️
A plant saucer with a few differently-sized stones in it will allow a variety of birds to bathe. Make sure you break the ice if it freezes! https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/helping-wildlife-through-the-winter/
'We all need to take care of ourselves during this new lockdown, and I've found that engaging in the nature that ...surrounds us certainly helps.
'All you have to do is get outside, take a deep breath and look up!'
Sage words from @urbanbirder 💚 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jan/07/amid-the-gloom-of-lockdown-i-have-taken-solace-in-nature?CMP=twt_a-environment_b-gdneco
