It was great to be in Titchfield with Margaret Paren (CPRE Hampshire Chair) this morning as we launched Hedgerow Heroes. The project is not just about creating more hedgerows for wildlife, it’s also about preserving countryside skills which are at risk of being lost.

What a splendid day for the first ever Petersfield Ecofair! It was great to see so many people connecting and having fun. I thought local singer Josie Haskins was just amazing. 😎 @ Petersfield Lake instagram.com/p/CgHUIZCKX7x/…

I hope some people will find my blog on waste and recycling in Hampshire helpful and/or interesting. 🙂 russelloppenheimer.com/post/…

Amazing pink moon over Butser Hill at 0530 this morning. A full moon in April was called a pink moon by native Americans because it heralded the bloom of wildflowers. #southdowns

Just got round to reading the Govt’s 10 point plan for a Green Industrial Revolution (...it’s been a busy week!). Great to see the strong commitment to re-wilding in our National Parks. There’s a huge amount we can do in the South Downs with the right subsidies. V. exciting! 🌳

Good to see comma butterflies returning to the Ashford Hangers.

At RSPB Pulborough last week a robin came and joined the briefing of our SDNPA group...👍

I was at the Seven Sisters Country Park on Tuesday and was lucky enough to see the sun come up at the Cuckmere Valley. It was quite amazing to witness...So glad this place is part of the South Downs National Park and will be properly protected for future generations...!

It was a glorious morning at Queen Eleanor’s Garden in Winchester and the perfect spot to remember the great bravery and moral clarity of Emmeline Pankhurst. I was happy to be there and just wish my daughter had woken up in time to join me..! 😎 xitter.cf/mariamilleruk/status/1…

I had lots of fun doing a giant puzzle at the South Downs Centre this morning! @sdnpa #NationalPark xitter.cf/trevorbeattie/status/1…

Really pleased to have qualified as an Autism Ambassador yesterday after a fascinating day’s training...We have a lot to do to make society work better for people with autism and their families. It is great that Hampshire County Council is leading the way. #Thinkautism

Columbia have provided some lovely new kit to the South Downs National Park staff and members. Thank you Columbia! #NationalParks

Fantastic to see kids being taught IT skills in the new computer room at Liss Junior School today. Cllrs Kendall, Budden and I felt our grant awards had been put to very good use! Thumbs up!

It was inspiring to meet Homestart Butser volunteers in Liss - they make such a difference to families experiencing hard times. I was also delighted to present certificates to new volunteers completing their training. Homestart is an amazing organisation doing important work.

Wow, the RSPB reserve at Pulborough is definitely one of the most special places in the South Downs National Park. Well worth a visit! Thank you Claire Kerr for showing me and other National Park members and staff around. We had a really great afternoon! #RSPB

It was really great to visit Liss Crossover today and learn about their work with young people in and around Liss. It is a fantastic space and a great charity...Thank you to all the team and I look forward to supporting you!