22 April is #EarthDay . 2024 theme, Planet vs. Plastics, calls for more awareness of health risks of plastics; rapid phasing out of single use plastics; strong UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, & end to fast fashion. Help achieve a #PlasticFreePlanet , see: earthday.org/earth-day-quiz…

Protecting #AncientWoodland from development is a CPRE Sussex priority. Sussex woodlands now have spectacular carpets of #bluebells . Our partner, Sussex Wildlife Trust, has a guide to its reserves where you can admire bluebells: sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/discover/aroun…

Sunday is #NationalGardeningDay . Growing pollinator-friendly plants helps us slow decline of insects needed for healthy ecosystems & food security. Urban streets can become #WildlifeHabitats & we can enjoy seeing butterflies and bumblebees visiting our gardens or window boxes.

We need a rooftop revolution! CPRE finds rural homes lead on #SolarPower but total energy yield is still low. With right incentives/rules, house, warehouse and car park rooftops could supply power to cut CO2, slash energy bills & protect #countryside . See: cpre.org.uk/news/countrysi…

Just a few spaces left, book now to join our 'Discover Binsted' Guided walk. Explore the landscape of the idyllic Binsted area and its history with Dr Geoffrey Mead, Sussex Landscape expert, on Sunday, 14 April, 10.30am. Book: actionnetwork.org/ticketed_event…

Sunday is #WorldHealthDay – a good time to think about enjoying the benefits of the #NaturalWorld for our health. CPRE Sussex works to protect, celebrate and regenerate our countryside and green spaces for people and nature. Want to help? Join us today: cpresussex.org.uk/get-involved/b…

Happy Easter! If you are planning a special #EasterSunday lunch, look no further than your local Sussex #FarmShop for high quality meat and vegetables: localfoodbritain.com/sussex/shops/f… Why not try making traditional dyed pasche eggs using onion peel.

The #GatwickAirport Northern runway inquiry is well underway: …onsenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/TR020…
See CPRE Sussex’s objection to the ‘second runway’: cpresussex.org.uk/news/gatwick-a…
You can still have your say too: …onsenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/TR020…

Today is #WorldWaterDay – the annual United Nations Observance focusing on the importance of freshwater. It’s an opportunity to tell #SouthernWater we’d like freshwater in Sussex streams, not raw sewage. See: cpresussex.org.uk/what-we-care-a… and write to your MP.

Lovely to see this absolutely excellent news. CPRE Sussex joined so many local residents and other groups in objecting to this application. It's all part of ending the role of fossil fuels and protecting our countryside.

Running over two weekends in May, B & H Tree Festival is a free family event with App guided Tree Trails.
Download a festival brochure here cpresussex.org.uk/tree-festival/
CPRE Sussex #volunteers #greenspaces #trees #brighton

Did you know Sussex leads on #rewilding ? Knepp Estate shows nature recovering. See storks nesting: whitestorkproject.org/live-cam-feed/ Enjoy walks: knepp.co.uk/plan-ahead/ Hear about Knepp: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0… (from 1.46.14). Join us Knepp Wilding on 7 Sept: cpresussex.org.uk/news/7-septemb…

Rural homelessness has increased in Sussex and social housing waiting lists are getting longer.

We want to see genuinely affordable, sustainable rural homes which meet local need.

Find out how you can join the campaign ahead of a #GeneralElection below 👇

We're in climate & ecological crisis, 2023 highest global average temperatures ever recorded. So why is West Sussex County Council considering giving UKOG 5th
extension to drill for oil at Broadford Bridge? Join concerned people at County Hall Chichester before planning committee meet Tue 9.40am

Congratulations to Lewes District Council and Wealden District Council among others for successful bids for Decarbonisation Fund cash to retrofit social housing.

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Let’s clean up the Sussex countryside! Protect wildlife & improve places you love: join #GreatBritishSpringClean from 15 March. Litter-pick in safe place away from traffic. Why not pledge to pick up a bag – or more? Sign up: keepbritaintidy.org/get-involved/s… & see: cpre.org.uk/stories/lookin…

Want to add to UK wildlife records dating back to 1736? In British Science Week #BSW24 why not register as a recorder for Sussex data by looking for first signs of spring locally? Register at: britishscienceweek.org/natures-calend… and also see how to join Liz Bonnin’s webinar, 6pm, 14 March.

Including solar panels on new homes is a ‘no brainer’. CPRE Sussex is urging Government to ensure new build standards include #solarpanels . This would help future homeowners and tenants cut carbon pollution and would keep their #energybills down. See: cpresussex.org.uk/news/including…

It’s #WorldBookDay today!  Do you love books and the countryside? Would you like to share your enthusiasm and knowledge and #volunteer to help to organise our CPRE Sussex Book Club? Find out more: volunteer.cpre.org.uk/opportunities/…