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Welcome to the May edition of Green Steps! This month we’ve got ideas to keep East Hampshire beautiful, beavers in East Meon and an early morning walk as well as support to make your home more energy efficient. We hope you find it useful.
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We all know that litter is not only horrible to look at but can kill or injure wild animals and contribute to microplastics in our rivers and streams.
The best thing all of us can do is take our litter home or put it in a litter bin.
If you want to organise your own litter pick, we can arrange for East Hampshire Norse to dispose of what you collect. Find out more on our website.
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Beavers have been reintroduced to a chalk stream near East Meon to help restore waterways and create a flourishing wildlife haven. Join a webinar on 20 May to learn more about the project and the difference it is making in the area.
22 May is International Day for Biodiversity 2025 with this year’s theme ‘harmony with nature and sustainable development’. Find out more on the IDB website.
Alton Climate Action Network (ACAN) has arranged free walks and workshops connecting people to nature, the first of which is on 11 May. Visit their website for more details.
If you’re feeling particularly chirpy, you can celebrate the diverse range of birds in our local area by joining PeCAN’s dawn chorus walk to celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day on 4 May with a 4.30am start at Petersfield Heath.
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Homes are responsible for just under 30% of greenhouse gas emissions in Hampshire.
If you want to minimise your energy bills, make your home warmer in winter or even earn money from selling energy back to the grid, get in touch with My Home Made Better.
For a one-to-one conversation and personalised advice, call 0800 804 8601 (9am-5pm Mon-Fri).
Volunteers from Energy Alton and PeCAN have been trained as My Home Made Better advisors so you can also access the service through their websites.
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