Join us in making Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere sustainable
A litter pick around Croxley Green. All equipment provided by Croxley Green Parish Council - just pop along to the Parish Coucil offices at anytime during the day to pick up the litter picking kits and take your pick of where to pick!
Pop into Random Cafe, a non-profit cafe with a mission to reduce food waste and environmental impact.
A guided walk of Paddock Road allotment explaining the benefits of having an allotment, crops that can be grown and the biodiversity benefits that allotments create. Suitable for all ages; wheelchair accessible.
Join us for an evening session to learn some new cycling skills in a traffic free environment before we head off together on a short ride. Suitable for adults who can ride a bike (even if you haven't done so for a while). Cycling is a great way to get outdoors, keep healthy and reduce … Continue reading "Cycling skills and ride"
Come along to our volunteer session at Cassiobury Park’s Peace Garden and help us look after this special place for people and wildlife. Please wear sturdy footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather and gloves & tools provided. No booking required, but would please contact cassiobury@watford.gov.uk so they are able to provide helpful event details. … Continue reading "Volunteer gardening sessions"
Sir David Attenborough tells a story of hope in a time of crisis for UK nature in Saving Our Wild Isles: a documentary that came to BBC iPlayer in Spring 2023. Commissioned by WWF, the RSPB and the National Trust, and produced by Silverback Films, the documentary was inspired by the Wild Isles series and … Continue reading "David Attenborough documentary screening and discussion"
Pop into Random Cafe, a non-profit cafe with a mission to reduce food waste and environmental impact.
Would you like to learn how to take cuttings successfully or make your own pollinator-friendly hanging basket? Or how about discovering the best vegetables to grow in a small garden or plant pot? You will learn so much from Ted - and have great fun too. Come up to our beautiful new community garden in … Continue reading "Laugh and Learn with our very own community garden Ted (Casey) talks!"
Litter Pick around Croxley Green starting and finishing at St Oswald's Church, Malvern Way Suitable for all ages; children must be in the care of a parent or guardian; will go ahead unless weather conditions are severe.
Would you like to learn how to take cuttings successfully or make your own pollinator-friendly hanging basket? Or how about discovering the best vegetables to grow in a small garden or plant pot? You will learn so much from Ted - and have great fun too. Come up to our beautiful new community garden in … Continue reading "Laugh and Learn with our very own community garden Ted (Casey) talks!"
Want to improve sustainability around the house but not sure where to start? Confused and overwhelmed by all the eco-options but want to avoid greenwashing? Why not come along to the Watford and Three Rivers Friends of the Earth Eco-Homes and Gardens event. WHERE: Croxley Danes School, Croxley Green (easy to access and accessible to all) … Continue reading "Eco-homes and gardens open day"
Pop into Random Cafe, a non-profit cafe with a mission to reduce food waste and environmental impact.
Refresh your wardrobe while helping the planet and bring your clothes to swap them for something new for you. A Clothes Swap is an opportunity to circulate clothes with other members of the community and reduce the 350,000 tonnes of used but still wearable clothing that goes to landfill in the UK every year. DROP … Continue reading "Clothes Swap"
Surveying plants in St Oswald's church grounds to discover how well we are conserving nature. Survey suitable for all ages from 7 upwards; children must be in the care of a parent or guardian; wheelchair accessible; may be postponed in heavy rain.
A variety of activities will be happening at and from Watford Cycle Hub to showcase our commitment to environmental sustainability including... - Led Family Ride from Watford Cycle Hub along the traffic free Ebury Way to Oxhey Activity Park. - Trishaw rides for elderly and disabled people to enable them to enjoy a ride around … Continue reading "Watford Cycle Hub Wheelie Green Day"
Family-friendly all-age worship centred on caring for God's creation followed by picnic lunch and activities for children. Suitable for all ages; wheelchair accessible; Service 10 am - 11.15 am; picnic and children's activities end 2.30 pm; will go ahead whatever the weather, if necessary indoors; children must be in the care of a parent or … Continue reading "St Oswald’s Counts on Nature church service"
Come along to Fisher’s Field & Park Nature Reserve. Watch nature in magnification. Learn about our trees. Make a stick person. Try our walk about quiz, & many more activities. Suitable for all ages. Wheelchair accessible
Volunteer with organic flower farmer Mel at the Soil Association’s Woodoaks Farm and discover why nature-led farming offers hope for people and planet. Event will proceed regardless of the weather; no booking required; suitable for over 16s only; accessibility varies please contact organiser on 07754 035614.
Explore the Museum's 45 acre site in the Chilterns and discover the species that live there with our family-friendly activities. Wheelchair accessible. £13.00 for adults. £12.00 Concessions. £10.00 for under 17s. Under 4's are free. You can book in advance or come along on the day.
A free, family-friendly day to explore the Soil Association’s Woodoaks Farm. Includes tractor & Trailer rides, meet the farmers, workshops and more. Events will proceed regardless of the weather; no booking required; suitable for all ages; free but costs apply for tractor and trailer rides & parking; accessibility varies please contact organiser on 07754 035614.
🌿 Croxley’s Big Green Fair 🌿 A Celebration of Local Sustainability Join us for Croxley’s Big Green Fair – a vibrant, market-style event showcasing local businesses, organisations and initiatives all working towards a greener future! 🛍️ Explore a wide range of eco-friendly products and services 🌱 Connect with sustainable and environmental groups in the community … Continue reading "Croxley’s Big Green Fair"
Travel to a galaxy not so far away for a cosmic comedy adventure about a determined robot named WALL-E. After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, the curious and lovable WALL-E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. Join them and a … Continue reading "Family-friendly movie screening – Wall-E (Great Big Green Week)"
enjoy an afternoon looking at an allotment in a beautiful part of Watford, discussing how allotments are good for biodiversity and for health benefits for all will go ahead unless absolutely pouring down and electrical storm!
Drop in session to discover how to turn your garden and kitchen waste into wonderful organic compost. Events will proceed regardless of the weather; no booking required; suitable for over 16s only; accessibility varies please contact organiser on 07754 035614.
We want to invite you to the soft launch of a Friends of St Mary’s Green Space to restore nature around the church and beyond. This event builds on the work of the Green Heart of Watford Initiative; St John’s School bug surveys, pollinator planting, habitat creation, sowing of the Wildflower Meadow (by St John’s … Continue reading "Boosting Nature in St Mary’s Green Space"
Join Woodoaks volunteer session at this nature-led farm, supporting wildlife, organic food growing, and working for people and planet health. Events will proceed regardless of the weather; no booking required; suitable for over 16s only; accessibility varies please contact organiser on 07754 035614.
Volunteer with organic flower farmer Mel at the Soil Association’s Woodoaks Farm and discover why nature-led farming offers hope for people and planet. Events will proceed regardless of the weather; no booking required; suitable for over 16s only; accessibility varies please contact organiser on 07754 035614.
On Saturday 14th June 2025 we will have plenty of tea, coffee and cake for you to enjoy in the yarn room, as well as stalls selling items made from natural, reused or repurposed resources and materials, craft kits and more. There will be stalls selling plants and horticulture related goods for sale in the … Continue reading "CLP’s Plant & Planet Fair"
A old style garden fete, with information stalls and fun and games for all the family. No booking required; free event but costs for refreshments and some stalls Suitable for all ages; Wheelchair accessible
Sustainability is a core Quaker value. Join us for silent worship outside in our peaceful garden, followed by refreshments. All welcome. Wheelchair accessible. We will move inside in the event of rain