Welcome to CPRE West Yorkshire

Walking into yesterday's strong winds seemed to give me an edge on the Hares. Came across 8 in all. Half of them were very close encounters. I noticed this one as I rounded a peat hag at about 3 metres. It let me change lenses & take a snap :-)

We're looking back at the amazing images and objects used in the 'A Force of Nature' exhibition from last years #rhubarbfestival
Images from @WFMuseums amazing collection!

Have you taken part in @CPRE's #StarCount? It runs until Sunday (14th) - and all you need is a clear sky 🌃
Find out more here: https://www.cpre.org.uk/what-we-care-about/nature-and-landscapes/dark-skies/star-count-2021/
@cprewestyorks

8 hours in on #Leeds Bradford Airport - decision looks to be on a tightrope. Whichever side wins, this won't be the last word. The debate has been excellent and good-tempered, with high stakes....but what is desperately missing from it is A CLEAR NATIONAL AVIATION STRATEGY.

Your checklist for taking part in #StarCount 😊

✔️ Somewhere you can look south from home
✔️A flask of something hot ☕
✔️Warm clothes if you’ll be outside
✔️A sense of curiosity
✔️A pen and paper to write down your count

What else have you been taking on your count?

Fab meeting today with @TracyBrabin MP discussing @CPRE's joint #VisionForPlanning. Tracy wants to campaign with us for a planning system that delivers quality affordable homes & lots of green space. We also share a passion for buses! Thanks Tracy💚@Emma_Atks @PipOppen

A wild afternoon on the tops, squall after squall obliterating the world and then revealing it anew. Clouds bruised then aglow, horizons white and knife-sharp then spindrift-blurred and blue, lights kindled only to be submerged and snuffed out.

We're looking at options for what to do with Recycler bike & trailer that has been used for #LeedsByExample on-the-go recycling project - including maybe passing it on for rebranding & use by another local project. If anyone might be interested give me a shout. @OurFutureLeeds?

We’re searching for climate leaders from environment and wildlife groups to join our new Commission.

Apply before 15 February: https://yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/get-involved

A starry sky is an incredible sight, but often light pollution hides the stars 🌟. We looked in to the effects of artificial light on small #mammals 👉 http://ow.ly/tugk50Dr9ZF . This weekend take part in @CPRE's #StarCount to help reclaim our dark skies 🌒 http://ow.ly/UWVs50Dr9ZE

We have created these handy ⭐ star maps ⭐ for you so that you know what to look for in the night sky this month.
Learn more and see the maps in detail here: http://www.cpreavonandbristol.org.uk/news/february-star-maps

#stars #darkskies #lightpollution #stargazing #starcount #starryskies

CPRE, the countryside charity, are calling for a reliable bus service for every community, wherever they live.

http://takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/74256/petition/1

@CPRE @BusUsersUK @cprewestyorks @CPRENY @HCAction @yorkshire_dales