Cassiobury Park Green Gym – Session at Peace Garden
Cassiobury Park Gade Avenue,, WatfordKeep 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 RickmansworthHelp 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, WatfordFrom 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, WatfordHelp 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, WatfordMeet 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 KingdomHelp 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 CrossWork 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, WatfordCommunity 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 CrossDrop 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, WatfordA 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,, WatfordA 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
Watford and Three Rivers Friends of the Earth AGM and social
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"
Open Volunteering on Golden Rose Flower Farm with Melanie
Woodoaks Farm Denham Way, Maple CrossSign 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 FieldsJoin 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, WatfordA 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 LangleyWalk 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 GreenCroxley 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 CrossTake 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, BuckinghamshireA 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, WatfordJoin 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, WatfordCome 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 KingdomQuakers 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
St Mary’s Churchyard Nature Survey
St Mary's Church 1 Church Street, Watford, United KingdomChild-friendly event to find out what lurks amongst the tombstones of St Mary's Churchyard as a baseline for the Green Heart of Watford initiative. Join St Mary's climate group as we survey what we have in order to work out what we should do to restore nature to help make this part of the Green … Continue reading "St Mary’s Churchyard Nature Survey"
Free
Is the Circular Economy the New Frontier?
OnlineJoin our speakers to gain a greater understanding of the critical success factors and risks of moving towards a circular economy, plus Q&A. The circular economy (CE), promoted by the Ellen McArthur Foundation , the Waste Resource and Action Program (WRAP) and high-profile academic organizations, presents opportunities for reducing waste and pollution which damage the … Continue reading "Is the Circular Economy the New Frontier?"
Community Litter Pick – Croxley Green
Croxley Green Parish Council Office, Community Way, Croxley Green, WD3 3SU Community Way, Croxley Green, United KingdomA litter pick around Croxley Green. All equipment provided by Croxley Green Parish Council - just pop along to the Parish Coucil offices at anytime during the day to pick up the litter picking kits and take your pick of where to pick!
Free
Green Gym Active Conservation
Watford Rugby Club Knutsford Playing Fields, Radlett Road, WatfordHelp to manage the green space along the River Colne to improve biodiversity and accessibility. From weeding and pruning to scything and coppicing, something to suit all fitness levels. Come and join in the fun, we would love to meet you. Suitable for adults only; will go ahead unless rain is horrendous.
Free
Random Cafe
Random Cafe Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, WatfordPop into Random Cafe, a non-profit cafe with a mission to reduce food waste and environmental impact.
Growing your own on an allotment, how having an allotment can improve your life!
Paddock Road allotment Lower Paddock Road, Oxhey, Watford, Hertfordshire, United KingdomA 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 KingdomJoin 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"