CYCLE the WATFORD GREEN RING

This event is a cycle ride around the proposed 7-mile Watford Green Ring. SPOKES have proposed the Green Ring route for walking & cycling. Many of the routes on the proposed local cycling network will connect to the Green Ring.

Free

Butterfly Walk in the Park

Cassiobury Park Gade Avenue,, Watford

Take our guided butterfly walk on Sunday 19 September at Cassiobury Park, and learn more about these incredible insects, their habitats and what you can do to help them flourish. BOOKING REQUIRED – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/great-big-green-week-guided-summer-butterfly-walk-tickets-170437194236  

Watford allotments: Food and wildlife

Paddock Road allotment Lower Paddock Road, Oxhey, Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

A guided walk to demonstrate how important allotments are for people growing food and for biodiversity at Paddock Road allotment, meet at trading shed at entrance.

Free

FREE BERYL BIKE DAY

The Parade The Parade, Watford Town Centre, Watford

There will be a stall held on the Parade (by the pond), promoting and  engaging with the public about the Beryl Bike scheme. Also, free bike minutes for residents.

Free

Farm walks at Woodoaks Farm

Woodoaks Farm Denham Way, Maple Cross

Explore Woodoaks Farm and see how the food you choose to buy and consume can save the planet.

Free

Abbots Langley Community Giveaway

Abbots Langley village See website for giveaway map

Download the giveaway map via the website and come for a walk round Abbots Langley to see what residents are giving away. Like a free car boot at people’s front doors. Will you find clothes, books, plants, produce or something else ????

Free

Farm walks at Woodoaks Farm

Woodoaks Farm Denham Way, Maple Cross

Explore Woodoaks Farm and see how the food you choose to buy and consume can save the planet.

Free

Chess Valley Challenge 2021

Waitrose Footbridge Homestead Rd, Rickmansworth

Challenge yourself, friends and family to walk the 10-mile Chess Valley Challenge and raise funds for Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust on this sponsored walk. This route follows a public footpath which has stiles and steps.

£15

River Colne Guided Tour

Tesco 239-241 Lower High St, Watford

As restoration efforts surrounding the River Colne are underway, you can receive a guided tour of the river and its surrounding areas – giving you a better understanding of the unique ecosystem, and what we’re doing to help.

Free

Black Earth: Resistance, Anti-Racism and the Environment

Cassiobury Park Gade Avenue,, Watford

A series of walks, led by Zoë Palmer, where we will explore our connection with the environment, discuss mental health, herbal remedies and a decolonial relationship with nature. Time 9am, 11am, 2pm and 4pm (each walk lasts 90 minutes) Numbers limited, see event website below to book Free | Outdoors and step-free | All-age |

Free

South Oxhey Health Walks

All Saints Church car park Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey

Enjoy the countryside and local green spaces with free walks led by qualified leaders. Choose from a beginners' 20-30 minute walk or an hour-long walk. Arrive 15 minutes early for your first walk Hertfordshire Health Walks are free and aimed at adults – the 18 year olds and over Children can come on the health … Continue reading "South Oxhey Health Walks"

Free

Mill End Health Walk

Mill End Community Centre Church Lane

Enjoy the countryside and local green spaces with free walks led by qualified leaders. This walk lasts up to 40 minutes and is taken at a slow pace. Arrive 15 minutes early for your first walk. | Adults only | Limited places (call 01992 555 888 to book)

Free

Abbots Langley Health Walk

Car park entrance at side of Abbots Langley Pharmacy 78 High Street

Enjoy the countryside and local green spaces with free walks led by qualified leaders. There are two walks: the shortest is 45-60 mins and the longer walk takes up to 90 minutes. Arrive 15 minutes early for your first walk Hertfordshire Health Walks are free and aimed at adults – the 18 year olds and … Continue reading "Abbots Langley Health Walk"

Free

Croxley Green Health Walk

Croxley Green Morrisons Ascot Road, Watford

Enjoy the countryside and local green spaces with free walks led by qualified leaders. This walk will take up to 90 minutes. | Meet at the green space by the supermarket cafe | Adults only | Arrive 15 minutes early for your first walk Hertfordshire Health Walks are free and aimed at adults – the … Continue reading "Croxley Green Health Walk"

Free

Deep Time Walk

Kings Langley Common Kings Langley

Walk led by Mary Chabrel and John Ingleby, starting at the crossroads of Langley Hill and Love Lane, corner of Kings Langley Common. We will follow a script and walk you through the history of planet earth with regular stopping points in the countryside between Kings Langley and Chipperfield, returning to Kings Langley Common. Bring … Continue reading "Deep Time Walk"

Free

Growing your own on an allotment, how having an allotment can improve your life!

Paddock Road allotment Lower Paddock Road, Oxhey, Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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.

Free

Cycling skills and ride

Watford Cycle Hub King George V Playing Fields, Chaffinch Lane, Watford, United Kingdom

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"

Our Local Birds

The Hub, Cassiobury Park Cassiobury Park, Watford

Hear about local birdlife, and how we can protect it, followed by a walk around Cassiobury Park.  

Free

Watford Cycle Hub Wheelie Green Day

Watford Cycle Hub King George V Playing Fields, Chaffinch Lane, Watford, United Kingdom

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"

Free