Green Watford

Help the Hedgehogs
2026-06-14 14:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | School Mead, Abbots Langley, WD5 0LB
Come to School Mead to learn about encouraging hedgehogs into our gardens. There will be hedgehog related information and activities, and ideas for encouraging hedhehogs into your gardens.
No booking required; Suitable for all ages; Wheelchair accessible;
The event will go ahead in bad weather.

Croxley's Big Green Fair
2026-06-14 12:30 - 16:00 | Croxley Green Parish Council Office, Community Way, Croxley Green, WD3 3SU, Community Way, Croxley Green, WD3 3SU, United Kingdom
Free Entry – All Are Welcome!
🌿 Croxley’s Big Green Fair 2026 🌿
Small Changes, Big Impact
Join us for this year’s Croxley’s Big Green Fair – a vibrant, market-style event celebrating how simple everyday choices can make a big difference for our planet.
✨ This year’s theme focuses on small behavioural changes at home that create a big impact. Through a variety of interactive workshops and live demonstrations, you’ll discover easy, practical ways to live more sustainably.
🛠️ Hands-on workshops and demos will include:
Cooking delicious meals using leftovers
Composting made simple
Creative upcycling ideas for household items
How to create a wildlife-friendly garden
Reducing waste in your daily routine
Energy-saving tips for the home
🛍️ Explore a wide range of eco-friendly products, services, and local initiatives
🌱 Connect with community groups and organisations working towards a greener future
🎤 Learn from inspiring talks, demonstrations, and practical sessions throughout the day
🍲 Enjoy free food, available again this year!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages – bring the whole family and get involved
Whether you’re just starting your sustainability journey or looking for new ideas, there’s something for everyone. Come along, get inspired, and discover how small changes can lead to a big impact.
Free Entry – All Are Welcome!

Suitable for all ages; Wheelchair accessible;Signing available;

Living with Simplicity - yoga, meditation & garden walks
2026-06-14 10:00 - 17:00 | CHESLYN HOUSE, 54 Nascot Wood Road, WATFORD, WD17 4SL, United Kingdom
Reconnect at Cheslyn House: Explore your inner nature through yoga, meditation & garden walks. Eat well, live simply, and give back to the earth. Find your peace.
Events throughout the day – booking required (links available shortly)
Suitable for all ages; Wheelchair accessible;

In case of adverse weather conditions, the backup location is the interior of Cheslyn House.

Green Up School Mead, Abbots Langley
2026-06-14 10:00 - 13:00 | School Mead, Abbots Langley, WD5 0LB
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; The event will go ahead in the event of bad weather.

Plant & Planet Fair
2026-06-13 10:00 - 14:00 | St. Martins Church, Muirfield Road, South Oxhey, WD19 6JD
On Saturday 13th June we will have plenty of tea, coffee and cake for you to enjoy in the yarn room, as well as stalls selling reused and repurposed gifts, craft kits and more.
There will be plants and horticulture related goods for sale in the large hall.
Entry is £1 per person. Children under 5 free
Suitable for all ages; Wheelchair accessible;
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Watford Repair Cafe
2026-06-13 10:00 - 13:00 | St Mary’s Church, 1 Church Street, Watford, WD18 0EG, United Kingdom
Before you throw that broken thing away why not bring it along to the Watford Repair Cafe?
Running on the second Saturday every month, our volunteers tackle all manner of repairs to reduce waste, save you money and share their skills
Free entry, tea/coffee/cake provided, donations welcome!
🔧 Electrical
🪑 Furniture
🧵 Clothing / fabrics
💎 Jewellery
🚲 Bikes
✂ Tool sharpening
🧸 Toys
🏺Gluing, plastic, resin
🔨 General repairs

Zumba with Flo raising money to help restore landscape and wildlife with the Black Barn Project.
2026-06-13 10:00 - 10:45 | The Black Barn, Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross, What3Words///become.fall.toned, WD3 9XQ, United Kingdom
Come join us for 45 minutes of Zumba dancing away the worries of week and into the weekend. Pure unbridled joy and energy that makes you FEEL good whilst you DO good by supporting nature and landscape regeneration. Dress in Green to celebrate THE GREAT BIG GREEN WEEK.

No booking required; Suitable for all ages; Wheelchair accessible
Suggested donation of £5.00 that will support nature and landscape regeneration.
This event will take place in Woodoaks’ 16th Century Black Barn OR in the event field and will take place come rain or shine!

Community Conservation Day at Attenborough Fields
2026-06-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Attenborough Fields, 28 Merry Hill Rd, Bushey, WD23 1DY
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 register interest or any questions contact Tirzah on tirzah.bottomley@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Event will go ahead in all weathers including, bad weather or rain, unless storm warnings in place. Adults only

Count our local birds
2026-06-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Oxhey Park, Wiggenhall Road, Watford, WD18 0HZ
Help count the birds in Oxhey Park. This will contribute to a national survey of Birds in Greenspaces.
All welcome – no prior experience necessary. Suitable for all ages.
Meet at seats across bridge from Tasty Bean cafe WD18 0HZ.

The event will go ahead in light rain or moderate wind.

General Volunteering at Woodoaks Farm
2026-06-12 09:30 - 12:30 | Woodoaks Farm, Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross, WD3 9XQ
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 or shine.
If you have a disability and would like to take part please contact our team via info@woodoaksfarm.com
Meet underneath the Creative Juices logo – Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross WD3 9XQ. What3Words ///become.fall.toned.

Greening the Heart of Watford
2026-06-11 17:00 - 19:00 | St Mary’s Church, 1 Church Street, Watford, WD18 0EG, United Kingdom
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 exciting and rewarding work!
The church building will be used in bad weather!
No booking required; Suitable for all ages; Wheelchair friendly apart from access to the tower not possible.

Habitats and Wildlife at Rickmansworth Aquadrome - A Guided Walk
2026-06-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Aquadrome, Frogmoor Lane, Rickmansworth, WD3 1NB, United Kingdom
Join Andrew from the Countryside Management Service on a guided walk of the habitats and wildlife that can be seen at Rickmansworth Aquadrome.
We will be looking at and understanding the importance of the rare habitats this Local Nature Reserve holds, including floodplain, wet woodlands, and rivers. As well as keeping an eye out for any wildlife that we can spot!
Meet outside Cafe in the Park.
Everyone is welcome, we will be staying on the paved walkways. Children under the age of 16 should be supervised by an adult.

Contact leisure@threerivers.gov.uk with any queries.

Summer scything and more with Watford Green Gym
2026-06-11 09:45 - 13:00 | Knutsford Playing Fields, Radlett Road, Watford, WD24 4LL
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.
Please come along and join us, we would love to meet you.

No booking required; Suitable for Adults only
Meet outside Watford Rugby Club, Knutsford Playing Fields.
Event will not go ahead if unrelenting rain.

Cassiobury Park Peace Garden – volunteering session
2026-06-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Peace Garden, Cassiobury Park, Cassiobury Park, Watford, WD18 7HY
Keep active, spend time outdoors, and make our Peace Garden a nicer place for wildlife and people! Come and help us with gardening tasks such as weeding, pruning and watering.
Bring your own gardening gloves and tools provided. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing suitable for weather condition. Meeting point is Peace Garden (What3words location:///crate.also.harp).

Compost Club with Flo Garvey
2026-06-10 09:30 - 10:30 | Woodoaks Farm, Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross, WD3 9XQ
Come along for an hour of outdoor activity and fun, learning what to compost and how to make the most of your own kitchen and garden waste so you can turn it into an amazing soil improver.

No booking required; Suitable for all ages; The event will take place come rain or shine.

Meet underneath the Creative Juices logo – Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross WD3 9XQ. What3Words ///become.fall.toned.

If you arrive late please walk 5 mins up the main path and you will find us on the right hand side.

Allotment guided walk Paddock road, Oxhey
2026-06-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Paddock Road allotment, Lower Paddock Road, Oxhey, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 4DY, United Kingdom
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

The event will go ahead unless absolutely pouring down and electrical storm; Suitable for all ages; and Wheelchair accessible.

Black Earth: Playwriting Workshop
2026-06-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Online
How can theatre help tackle climate change and protect nature?

Led by award winning playwright Chinonyerem Odimba, Artistic Director & CEO of Watford based theatre company tiata fahodzi, this playwriting workshop will explore how to approach writing about nature and climate for theatre.

Online Event.
Sign-up form can be found here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/HEf9uBLXL2

Nature Walk
2026-06-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Cassiobury Park, Gade Avenue,, Watford, WD17 3AR
A walk looking at birds and other wildlife and considering how we can help them
Meet outside The Hub in Cassiobury Park
The event will go ahead in moderate rain or light wind.

Watford Green Festival
2026-06-07 11:00 - 16:00 | The Parade, The Parade, Watford Town Centre, Watford, WD17 1BJ
Come along and make a day of it on the Parade in Watford High Street and in the Harlequin Centre – discover stalls and activities including:
– get involved in a range of games for all ages and children’s craft activities ,
– a range of items on sale from local honey, cards, gifts, foods, beauty products
– a wide range of advice and guidance including: sustainable energy options for your home with free retrofit advice, wildlife gardening tips, free and sustainable travel options
– give cycling a try with an amazing range of bikes,
– free giveaways with recycling with the Rotary,
– experience, learn about nature and wildlife with organisations such as The Wildlife Trust and Butterfly Conservation,
– seated shiatsu to promote self care,
and
– meet local community groups and how you can get involved in local green activities including the Watford Repair Cafe and Library of Requirement.
Ask questions, seek advice and come away with loads of ideas and info to help you stay green and save money all year round!

Family Fun Day
2026-06-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Random Cafe, Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, Watford, WD25 9DR
We are holding a old style village fete using recycled items to make games and fun activities.
Child friendly/ aimed at children, but suitable for all ages
No booking required, entry is £1 for adults, children are free. Most stall are free, some have a small cost.

Zumba with Flo raising money to help restore landscape and wildlife with the Black Barn Project.
2026-06-06 10:00 - 10:45 | The Black Barn, Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross, What3Words///become.fall.toned, WD3 9XQ, United Kingdom
Come join us for 45 minutes of Zumba dancing away the worries of week and into the weekend. Pure unbridled joy and energy that makes you FEEL good whilst you DO good by supporting nature and landscape regeneration. Dress in Green to celebrate THE GREAT BIG GREEN WEEK.

No booking required; Suitable for all ages; Wheelchair accessible;
Suggested donation of £5.00 that will support nature and landscape regeneration.
This event will take place in Woodoaks’ 16th Century Black Barn OR in the event field and will take place come rain or shine!

Meeting for Worship outdoors
2025-06-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Watford Quaker Meeting House, 150 Church Road, Watford, WD17 4QB, United Kingdom
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

Invinghoe Beacon & Aldbury Guided Ride
2025-06-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Watford Cycle Hub, King George V Playing Fields, Chaffinch Lane, Watford, WD18 9QD, United Kingdom
Free Guided Rides from and to our Cycle Hub happen regularly, and are run entirely by volunteer Ride Leaders and Breeze Champions. If you’re feeling nervous about group cycling, or think that the speed or lycra may be intimidating, you will be welcomed at one of the free rides starting from Watford Cycle Hub.
Routes are planned in advance, and checked to make sure they’re suitable for the ride level as advertised. As far as possible events continue whatever the weather.
Please check ride info for age suitability

Mosey to LP cafe Guided Ride
2025-06-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Watford Cycle Hub, King George V Playing Fields, Chaffinch Lane, Watford, WD18 9QD, United Kingdom

Breeze Ride around the Green Loop
2025-06-14 12:30 - 14:00 | Watford Cycle Hub, King George V Playing Fields, Chaffinch Lane, Watford, WD18 9QD, United Kingdom
Free Guided (Women only) Rides from and to our Cycle Hub happen regularly, and are run entirely by volunteer Ride Leaders and Breeze Champions. If you’re feeling nervous about group cycling, or think that the speed or lycra may be intimidating, you will be welcomed at one of the free rides starting from Watford Cycle Hub.
Routes are planned in advance, and checked to make sure they’re suitable for the ride level as advertised. As far as possible events continue whatever the weather.
Please check ride info for age suitability

Random Cafe Great Big Green Day
2025-06-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Random Cafe, Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, Watford, WD25 9DR
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

CLP's Plant & Planet Fair
2025-06-14 10:00 - 14:00 | St Martin’s Church, Muirfield Road, South Oxhey, WD19 6JD
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 large hall. Entry is £1 per person, under 5s free
Suitable for all ages, wheelchair accessible

Clothes Swap
2025-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1JZ
As part of Great Big Green Week, Watford Borough Council and Veolia, in partnership with Herts WasteAware are running a clothes swap!
Clothes swapping is a fun, sustainable way to de-clutter and update your wardrobe. Taking part is simple – just come down to Watford Palace Theatre, and you’ll be able to donate up to 10 unwanted, adult-sized, good quality clothes which will earn you one token per item. You can come back and exchange your tokens for new items. You can refresh your wardrobe and still be kind to the environment.

10am to 10:45am – drop off clothes

11am to 12pm – Clothes Swap (pick up new clothes)

In the current climate, buying clothes can be expensive and also harmful to the environment. The most carbon intensive part of the life cycle of clothes is in its production, so by taking part in the clothes swap, you are helping to reduce your carbon footprint.
Not only do our newly-bought clothes contribute to climate change in production, Hertfordshire County Council found that every year, residents in the county throw over 7,000 tonnes of textiles into their rubbish bins unnecessarily. These textiles, including clothes, are thrown into the landfill and release a harmful greenhouse gas called methane.
Book at: Watford Clothes Swap (Great Big Green Week) at First Floor event tickets from TicketSource
Vollunteers and supporters for the Great Big Green Week celebrations in Watford. Credit_ Mark Chilvers _ The Climate Coalition

Zumba with Flo - all proceeds to the Black Barn project at Woodoaks Farm
2025-06-14 10:00 - 10:45 | Woodoaks Farm, Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross, WD3 9XQ
Join Flo for a Zumba session raising fund for the great Woodoaks Blakc Barn Project

Golden Rose Flower Farm Volunteering at Woodoaks Farm
2025-06-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Woodoaks Farm, Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross, WD3 9XQ
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.
