Join us in making Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere sustainable
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"
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"
"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"
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 |
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"
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 |
The South West Herts Great Big Green Week (GBGW) is nearly here and we look forward to you joining us. Events will be taking place across Three Rivers and Watford between the 10 to the 18 June. The GBGW campaign aims to draw attention to climate change and destruction of the natural world, while also … Continue reading "South West Herts Great Big Green Week"
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.
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.
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.
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
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
A talk and walk about our local birds and recent trends (and a few bits of folklore!) Meet outside the Hub
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
Keep active, spend time outdoors, and make Cassiobury Park a nicer place for wildlife and people! Meet at the Peace Garden at Cassiobury Park
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"
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
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Community event with local organisation running stalls promoting recycling and reducing waste. We will also have local cycle groups and PCSOs doing security marking for cycles promoting greener transport.
Drop in to meet Rickey the organic farmer. Learn about how the secret to good farming is in the soil. Volunteer and be part of the movement to reduce air miles and shorten the distance from farm to fork! Two sessions: 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
A fantastic way to draw the great big green week to a close. Come along to the parade and discover stalls on all things to do with sustainability including, recycling with the Rotary, find out how to make you’re next party more eco with help from Nook and Niche, grab a sustainable bite from our … Continue reading "Green Market Takeover – Watford"
A walk through Cassiobury Park to look at early summer butterflies and how we can support butterfly habitats. Cassiobury Park Address &/or grid ref: Cassiobury Park, Gade Avenue, Watford WD18 7LG. Meet just into the park from the entrance opposite Langley Way, WD18 3BD What3words: https://what3words.com/match.case.bliss
AGM and Spring Social to the 28th February The AGM will be between 1900-2015 and then networking and cake 2015-2100. At the AGM we will be: · Reviewing our Constitution as needs a refresh to support what we do (and is a must when applying for grants) – here is a draft … Continue reading "Watford and Three Rivers Friends of the Earth AGM and social"
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"
Join us in a litter pick to help clear up Oxhey's well-loved local park. Meet at Green Cycle Bridge Oxhey Park WD18 0HZ
A day for all the family celebrating all things green. Including cycle security marking, gardening, green cleaning workshops and so much more. Entry is free, there will be some stalls with costs. The Random Cafe will be open for hot and cold food and drinks.