Join us in making Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere sustainable
Child-friendly event to find out what lurks amongst the tombstones of St Mary's Churchyard as a baseline for the Green Heart of Watford initiative. Join St Mary's climate group as we survey what we have in order to work out what we should do to restore nature to help make this part of the Green … Continue reading "St Mary’s Churchyard Nature Survey"
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!
Help to manage the green space along the River Colne to improve biodiversity and accessibility. From weeding and pruning to scything and coppicing, something to suit all fitness levels. Come and join in the fun, we would love to meet you. Suitable for adults only; will go ahead unless rain is horrendous.
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"
Help to manage the green space along the River Colne to improve biodiversity and accessibility. From weeding and pruning to scything and coppicing, something to suit all fitness levels. Come and join in the fun, we would love to meet you. Suitable for adults only; will go ahead unless rain is horrendous.
Help Woodoaks move towards a sustainable food and farming hub. Book via: https://forms.gle/o7KD9aKA64mYqDxP9
Find out from Flo Garvey everything you need to know about turning your garden and food waste into nutrient-rich compost for your very own patch. Meet below the Creative Juices logo wall. Book via https://forms.gle/o7KD9aKA64mYqDxP9
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!"
Sign up to offer your volunteering help to Woodoak's Flower Farmer Melanie for the 2024 growing season. Work alongside Melanie throughout the seasons and be part of Golden Rose Flower Farm's vision to bring British Grown flowers to the local marketplace. Tasks will include prepping beds and pathways, planting and mulching and lots more. We … Continue reading "Open Volunteering on Golden Rose Flower Farm with Melanie"
Hear about local birdlife, and how we can protect it, followed by a walk around Cassiobury Park.
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!"
Calling all nature lovers! Ready to make a difference? Join our conservation work group in Cassiobury Park Nature Reserve. Help us protect this precious environment and keep it beautiful for generations to come. Be a part of something special! Email membership@friendsofcassioburypark.org.uk to register. Suitable for adults and teenagers who are accompanied.
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.
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.
Help to manage the green space along the River Colne to improve biodiversity and accessibility. From weeding and pruning to scything and coppicing, something to suit all fitness levels. Come and join in the fun, we would love to meet you. Meet at Knutsford Playing Fields, by Watford Rugby Club No booking required; Suitable for Adults only
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!
Come along to our volunteer session at Cassiobury Park’s Peace Garden and help us look after this special place for people and wildlife. Activities include, cutting back vegetation, weeding and watering. Please wear sturdy footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather and gloves & tools provided. The event will go ahead, unless the weather conditions … Continue reading "Volunteer gardening session"
Help to manage the green space along the River Colne to improve biodiversity and accessibility. From weeding and pruning to scything and coppicing, something to suit all fitness levels. Come and join in the fun, we would love to meet you. Meet at Knutsford Playing Fields, by Watford Rugby Club No booking required; Suitable for Adults only
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.
Join Cassiobury Park team and help us improve our meadow habitat for wildlife and people. Practical activity includes cutting back encroaching vegetation. Meet on the patio outside the Hub building (above splash pools). What3words location: https://w3w.co/noting.trail.stacks To book your place please email Vicky on cassiobury@watford.gov.uk; Booking will provide contact details and if weather conditions are … Continue reading "Meadow improvement at Cassiobury Park"
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.
Have you always wanted to have a go at scything but the opportunity hasn’t arisen? Well now is your chance. No experience is required, all equipment is provided and instruction given. We will also have a variety of other activities including willow coppicing and hurdle fence making, something for everyone. It's a fun relaxed session. … Continue reading "Summer scything and more with Watford Green Gym"
A chance to celebrate and enjoy the fruits (and flowers) of our labour to restore nature in St Mary’s Churchyard. The event includes a trip up the tower, a bug hunt in the graveyard and wildflower meadow, and a chance to make your own nature friendly crafts, plus a chance to get involved in this … Continue reading "Greening the Heart of Watford"
Come meet the warm and welcoming volunteer Team at Woodoaks Farm alongside farm ranger Steve. Take part in the tasks for the morning - that might be weeding and mulching hedgerows, working on the flower farm or within the Community Orchard. No booking required; Suitable for Adults only; This event will take place come rain … Continue reading "General Volunteering at Woodoaks Farm"
Join the Countryside and Rights of Way service and the Friends of Attenborough fields for a day of conservation volunteering at this beautiful parkland site. We will be removing invasive and injurious weeds, as well as controlling encroaching scrub to protect the grassland habitats. Meet point: ///pokers.pines.rubble Free taster session, so no booking required. To … Continue reading "Community Conservation Day at Attenborough Fields"
Come and help the Abbots in Transition team plant an area on School Mead, Abbots Langley that will provide food for pollinators such as bees and other insects, and look and smell amazing ! Tools and gloves provided but bring your own if you have them. No booking required; Suitable for all ages; Wheelchair accessible; … Continue reading "Green Up School Mead, Abbots Langley"
Come to School Mead to learn about encouraging hedgehogs into our gardens. There will be hedgehog related information and activities, and ideas for encouraging hedgehogs into your gardens. No booking required; Suitable for all ages; Wheelchair accessible; The event will go ahead in bad weather.