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Play Rangers – Croxley Hall Woods

Croxley Hall Woods, Harvey Road WD3 3BS Harvey Road

Join the Play Rangers as we go back to nature. A variety of activities including den building, camp fires, rope swings, team games and sporting activities. Play Rangers will be “Going Green” this week. Meet at pedestrian entrance on Harvey Road Info: Free | Children (Years 1-6 only) Book: https://app.upshot.org.uk/signup/814487c4 (only for first session) The Play … Continue reading "Play Rangers – Croxley Hall Woods"

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

Illustrated Talk and Bird Walk

Education Room, The Hub, Cassiobury Park Gade Avenue, Watford

An illustrated talk about the birds to be found locally (with some bits of folklore) followed by a walk in Cassiobury Park. All-age

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

Play Rangers – King George V Playing Fields

King George V Playing Field Mill End

Join the Play Rangers as we go back to nature. A variety of activities including den building, camp fires, rope swings, team games and sporting activities. Meet at children's play area Info: Free | Children (Years 1-6 only) Book: https://app.upshot.org.uk/signup/814487c4 (only for first session) The Play Rangers sessions are fully inclusive - organisers can be … Continue reading "Play Rangers – King George V Playing Fields"

Free

Conservation volunteering – Green Gym

Watford Rugby Club Knutsford Playing Fields, Radlett Road, Watford

All welcome to join the Green Gym volunteers to help transform meadows and woodland along the Colne River. Fun, physical, practical conservation sessions Everyone is welcome just come dressed for outside work and we provide everything else. From pruning and weeding to scything and coppicing. Participate at your own pace, what you choose to do … Continue reading "Conservation volunteering – Green Gym"

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

Crafternoon Tea Social Group

Random Cafe Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, Watford

Meet and talk about anything craft-related. Food is eaten on a pay-as you-feel basis (where you offer a donation of money, time or skills to the project based on what you feel a meal is worth). Cafe open from 12noon-2pm. Pay-as-you-feel | Wheelchair accessible | All-age

Play Rangers – Leavesden Country Park

Leavesden Country Park College Road

Join the Play Rangers as we go back to nature. A variety of activities including den building, camp fires, rope swings, team games and sporting activities. Meet at Woodlands Cafe Info: Free | Children (Years 1-6 only) Book: https://app.upshot.org.uk/signup/814487c4 (only for first session) The Play Rangers sessions are fully inclusive - organisers can be contacted … Continue reading "Play Rangers – Leavesden Country Park"

Free

Outdoor Volunteering and Compost Club

Woodoaks Farm Denham Way, Maple Cross

Help Woodoaks move towards a sustainable food and farming hub. Learn everything you need to know about composting (bring raw food scraps - no meat, used animal bedding, garden waste). 9-11am (volunteering) or 12-1pm (Compost Club) | Not wheelchair accessible | All-age |

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

Play Rangers – South Oxhey Playing Field

South Oxhey Playing Fields

Join the Play Rangers as we go back to nature. A variety of activities including den building, camp fires, rope swings, team games and sporting activities. Play Rangers will be “Going Green” this week. Meet at Ashburnham Drive entrance | Info: Free | Children (Years 1-6 only) Book: https://app.upshot.org.uk/signup/814487c4 (only for first session) The Play … Continue reading "Play Rangers – South Oxhey Playing Field"

Free
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A Climate Conversation

Watford Quaker Meeting House 150 Church Road, Watford, United Kingdom

"If working apart we are a force powerful enough to destabilise our planet, surely working together we are powerful enough to save it." David Attenborough COP26 Join us for our climate conversation - an informal drop in space where we can share ideas, chat about positive solutions and discuss how we can work together to make … Continue reading "A Climate Conversation"

Waste food shop and plant sales

Random Cafe Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, Watford

All food is eaten on a pay-as-you-feel basis (where you offer a donation of money, time or skills to the project based on what you feel a meal is worth). | Pay-as-you-feel | Wheelchair accessible | All-age |

The Green Watford Market takeover

Watford Market The Parade (in front of Nandos), Watford

A fantastic way to draw the Great Big Green Week to a close. Discover stalls on all things to do with sustainability, including food, waste, travel, nature and wildlife organisations, and local community groups. Ask questions, seek advice and come away with loads of ideas and info to help you stay green all year round! … Continue reading "The Green Watford Market takeover"

Free

Alkaline Market Garden Volunteering

Woodoaks Farm Denham Way, Maple Cross

Learn about how farming can work without chemicals and pesticides! Be part of the movement to reduce air miles and shorten the distance from farm to fork, plot to plate! 10am-12pm or 1-3pm | see event website to book | Not wheelchair accessible | All-age |

Free

Family screening of The Lorax

Watford Palace Theatre 20 Clarendon Road, Watford

Come along to Watford Borough Council’s free screening of The Lorax, a family-friendly movie that encourages us to care for our natural environment.

Woodoaks Open Farm Day

Woodoaks Farm Denham Way, Maple Cross

An event that gives visitors the opportunity to learn more about farming and the countryside. It’s an opportunity to see what Woodoaks Farm is doing to protect wildlife alongside growing food in a more sustainable way that provides nourishing food for our communities.

£1
Spokes SW Herts Cycling Group

Spokes Watford Family Cycle Day

King George V Playing Field Mill End

SPOKES (Southwest Hertfordshire Cycling Group) and Watford Borough Council will be hosting the first ever ‘Family Cycling Day and Cycle Gathering’ at King George V Playing Fields, for all abilities, ages and skill levels.

Free

Big Green Week Wildplay

South Oxhey Playing Fields

Calling all families! Join Groundwork East to celebrate local wildlife and explore your local park as a part of Big Green Week 2023! Two times available - 10.30am-12pm & 1pm-2.30pm

FREE

Watford Green Gym – Super snipping, sawing & scything

Knutsford Playing Fields Colonial Way / Reeds Estate – meet location confirmed when booking, Watford

From weeding and pruning to digging 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 WD24 4LL

Random Café – Open Session

Random Cafe Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, Watford

Random Café is a not for profit café, waste food shop and garden centre. We have a selection of hot and cold food and drinks, and cakes available. We also have a selection of plants and handmade garden items for sale

Cassiobury Park Green Gym – Session at Peace Garden

Cassiobury Park Gade Avenue,, Watford

Keep active, spend time outdoors, and make Cassiobury Park a nicer place for wildlife and people! Meet at the Peace Garden at Cassiobury Park

FREE
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Ebury Way Litter Pick

Ebury Way, Skidmore Way, Rickmansworth, W3 1TA Rickmansworth

Help keep our local area clean, tidy and safe for wildlife by joining in this community litter pick. Every piece of litter collected is one less hazard in the environment. Come along – whether a regular picker or a first-time volunteer - and make a positive, practical contribution. The pick will work its way along … Continue reading "Ebury Way Litter Pick"

FREE
Watford Green Gym

Watford Green Gym – Super snipping, sawing & sycthing

Knutsford Playing Fields Colonial Way / Reeds Estate – meet location confirmed when booking, Watford

From weeding and pruning to digging and coppicing, something to suit all fitness levels. Come and join in the fun we would love to meet you. Meet at Watford Rugby Club, Knutsford Playing Fields

Knutford Playing Fields Litter Pick

Knutsford Playing Fields Colonial Way / Reeds Estate – meet location confirmed when booking, Watford

Help keep our local area clean, tidy and safe for wildlife by joining in this community litter pick. Every piece of litter collected is one less hazard in the environment. Come along – whether a regular picker or a first-time volunteer – and make a positive, practical contribution!

Watford Borough Council – Environmental mangers network

A network empowering local businesses to become net zero and embed environmentally conscious practices into their operations. Please contact sustainability@watford.gov.uk if you are interested in attending.

Random Café – Crafternoon Tea

Random Cafe Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, Watford

Meet up at the Café to talk about everything arts & crafts - and bring to life our latest creations. Everyone is welcome to join! So whether you’re an avid knitter or someone who’s been thinking about scrapbooking for a while, just bring along your ideas and any material you've got.

Litter - a drinks can

Riverside Park Litter Pick

Riverside Recreation Ground Riverside Road, Watford, United Kingdom

Help keep our local area clean, tidy and safe for wildlife by joining in this community litter pick. Every piece of litter collected is one less hazard in the environment. Come along – whether a regular picker or a first-time volunteer – and make a positive, practical contribution!

FREE