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 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

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 – 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.

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

Woodoaks Farm – Golden Rose Flower Farm volunteering

Woodoaks Farm Denham Way, Maple Cross

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.

FREE

Random Cafe – Big Green Day

Random Cafe Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, Watford

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.

FREE

Woodoaks Farm – Rickey’s Market Garden

Woodoaks Farm Denham Way, Maple Cross

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

Green Market Takeover – Watford

The Parade The Parade, Watford Town Centre, Watford

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"

FREE

Butterfly Walk for early summer butterflies

Cassiobury Park Gade Avenue,, 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

FREE

Open Volunteering on Golden Rose Flower Farm with Melanie

Woodoaks Farm Denham Way, Maple Cross

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"

Oxhey Park clear up

South Oxhey Playing Fields

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

Free

Great Big Green Day at Random Cafe

Random Cafe Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, Watford

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.

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

Conservation work on Croxley Common Moor

Croxley Common Moor Mill Lane (only pedestrian and cycle access, no vehicle access), Croxley Green

Croxley Common Moor is a Site of Special Scientific Interest because of its rich diversity of wild flowers. Help us protect the Moor by removing ragwort and thistles. Meeting: Walk down Mill Lane (from the junction between Watford Road (A412) and Frankland Road) to its very end to reach the Croxley Common Moor entrance (postcode … Continue reading "Conservation work on Croxley Common Moor"

Free

Open Farm Sunday – A family Day on Woodoaks Farm, Maple Cross.

Woodoaks Farm Denham Way, Maple Cross

Take part in the Nationwide 'Open Farm Sunday' event at Woodoaks Farm Maple Cross where nature led farming leads to improved wellness for wildlife, planet and community. Come & meet - Melanie our Flower Farmer, Rickey our Market Gardener and the Whitby Family Farmers. Jump on board the tractor & trailer ride with farmer John. … Continue reading "Open Farm Sunday – A family Day on Woodoaks Farm, Maple Cross."

Free

Green Festival at Chiltern Open Air Museum

Chiltern Open Air Museum Newland Park, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire

A day filled with sustainable fun for all ages. Featuring an eco-friendly market, live music and theatre, wellbeing sessions and family activities.    

£10 – £16

Watford Green Festival

The Parade The Parade, Watford Town Centre, Watford

Join us as we start this years South West Herts Great Big Green Week! Come along and make a day of it in Atria and the Parade in Watford High Street and discover stalls on all things to do with sustainability including: get involved in a range of children's craft activities (and for adults a … Continue reading "Watford Green Festival"

Film Screening – Ice Age: The Meltdown

Watford Palace Theatre 20 Clarendon Road, Watford

Come along to a free family-friendly screening of Ice Age: The Meltdown at Watford Palace Theatre. Faced with global warming and the thawing of a gigantic glacier, follow Manny, Sid and Diego as they find themselves forced to leave their once-hospitable home on a journey to safety on higher ground. Doors open at 3pm for … Continue reading "Film Screening – Ice Age: The Meltdown"

Free

Outdoor Meeting for Worship

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

Quakers believe in sustainability and caring for the world around us. We worship in stillness. Join a peaceful Quaker Meeting for Worship outside in our beautiful garden. Suitable for all ages; Wheelchair accessible; The Meeting will take place on the grass, chairs, benches provided, spaces for wheelchairs, surface may be slightly uneven; If it rains, we'll … Continue reading "Outdoor Meeting for Worship"

Free