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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

St Mary’s Churchyard Nature Survey

St Mary's Church 1 Church Street, Watford, United Kingdom

Child-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

RefillAbell water play for children

RefillAbell 4 Haydon Road, Oxhey Village, Watford

Come and experience 'refilling' containers outside the shop. Play with measuring jugs, funnels and taps. Please wear suitable clothing. Children must be accompanied by and adult, and supervised by them. Daily event between 10am and 4pm, Monday 10 June to Saturday 15 June.

Is the Circular Economy the New Frontier?

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Join 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 Kingdom

A 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, Watford

Help 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, Watford

Pop 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 Kingdom

A 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 Kingdom

Join 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"

Volunteer gardening sessions

Peace Garden, Cassiobury Park Cassiobury Park, Watford

Come along to our volunteer session at Cassiobury Park’s Peace Garden and help us look after this special place for people and wildlife. Please wear sturdy footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather and gloves & tools provided. No booking required, but would please contact cassiobury@watford.gov.uk so they are able to provide helpful event details. … Continue reading "Volunteer gardening sessions"

Free

Bubble bar making

LUSH in Atria Shopping Centre

Come along to LUSH in the Atria shopping centre and make your own bubble bars! The slots will be limited of 10 people per workshop (so 10 a day at 4:30pm) and it will be £7 per person.

David Attenborough documentary screening and discussion

The Pump House 5 Local Board Road, Watford, United Kingdom

Sir David Attenborough tells a story of hope in a time of crisis for UK nature in Saving Our Wild Isles: a documentary that came to BBC iPlayer in Spring 2023. Commissioned by WWF, the RSPB and the National Trust, and produced by Silverback Films, the documentary was inspired by the Wild Isles series and … Continue reading "David Attenborough documentary screening and discussion"

Green Gym Active Conservation

Watford Rugby Club Knutsford Playing Fields, Radlett Road, Watford

Help 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, Watford

Pop into Random Cafe, a non-profit cafe with a mission to reduce food waste and environmental impact.

Bubble bar making

LUSH in Atria Shopping Centre

Come along to LUSH in the Atria shopping centre and make your own bubble bars! The slots will be limited of 10 people per workshop (so 10 a day at 4:30pm) and it will be £7 per person.

General Farm Volunteering

Woodoaks Farm Denham Way, Maple Cross

Help Woodoaks move towards a sustainable food and farming hub. Book via: https://forms.gle/o7KD9aKA64mYqDxP9

Litter pick by canal barge

Hunton Bridge/ A41 junction on the canal footpath Bridge Rd, Hunton Bridge, Sarratt, Kings Langley

This event is being brought together by a quartet of organisations, Paper Mill at Frogmore, Just One Bag, Sunnyside and Abbots in Transition. The event will be on Friday 14th June, with the barge and the pilot to keep the boat on track, working the canal between Kings Langley and Hunton Bridge. Sunnyside will be … Continue reading "Litter pick by canal barge"

Free

Compost Club at Woodoaks

Woodoaks Farm Denham Way, Maple Cross

Find out from Flo Garvey everything you need to know about turning your garden and food waste into nutrient-rich compost for your very own patch. Meet below the Creative Juices logo wall. Book via https://forms.gle/o7KD9aKA64mYqDxP9

Laugh and Learn with our very own community garden Ted (Casey) talks!

rickmansworth community garden Three Rivers House, Rickmansworth

Would you like to learn how to take cuttings successfully or make your own pollinator-friendly hanging basket? Or how about discovering the best vegetables to grow in a small garden or plant pot? You will learn so much from Ted - and have great fun too. Come up to our beautiful new community garden in … Continue reading "Laugh and Learn with our very own community garden Ted (Casey) talks!"

Free

Bubble bar making

LUSH in Atria Shopping Centre

Come along to LUSH in the Atria shopping centre and make your own bubble bars! The slots will be limited of 10 people per workshop (so 10 a day at 4:30pm) and it will be £7 per person.

St Oswald’s Community Litter Pick in Croxley

St Oswald's Church Malvern Way, Croxley Green, United Kingdom

Litter Pick around Croxley Green starting and finishing at St Oswald's Church, Malvern Way Suitable for all ages; children must be in the care of a parent or guardian; will go ahead unless weather conditions are severe.

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"

Our Local Birds

The Hub, Cassiobury Park Cassiobury Park, Watford

Hear about local birdlife, and how we can protect it, followed by a walk around Cassiobury Park.  

Free

Cassiobury Park Litter Pick

The Hub, Cassiobury Park Cassiobury Park, Watford

Join us for a community litter pick in the beautiful Cassiobury Park. Let's work together to keep this green space clean and thriving for everyone to enjoy. Open to Adults and family groups.  

Free

Laugh and Learn with our very own community garden Ted (Casey) talks!

rickmansworth community garden Three Rivers House, Rickmansworth

Would you like to learn how to take cuttings successfully or make your own pollinator-friendly hanging basket? Or how about discovering the best vegetables to grow in a small garden or plant pot? You will learn so much from Ted - and have great fun too. Come up to our beautiful new community garden in … Continue reading "Laugh and Learn with our very own community garden Ted (Casey) talks!"

Free

Cassiobury Park Nature Conservation Workgroup

The Hub, Cassiobury Park Cassiobury Park, Watford

Calling all nature lovers! Ready to make a difference? Join our conservation work group in Cassiobury Park Nature Reserve. Help us protect this precious environment and keep it beautiful for generations to come. Be a part of something special! Email membership@friendsofcassioburypark.org.uk to register.   Suitable for adults and teenagers who are accompanied.

Free

Eco-homes and gardens open day

Croxley Danes School Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire

Want to improve sustainability around the house but not sure where to start? Confused and overwhelmed by all the eco-options but want to avoid greenwashing? Why not come along to the Watford and Three Rivers Friends of the Earth Eco-Homes and Gardens event. WHERE: Croxley Danes School, Croxley Green (easy to access and accessible to all) … Continue reading "Eco-homes and gardens open day"

Random Cafe

Random Cafe Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, Watford

Pop into Random Cafe, a non-profit cafe with a mission to reduce food waste and environmental impact.

Clothes Swap

Watford Palace Theatre 20 Clarendon Road, Watford

Refresh your wardrobe while helping the planet and bring your clothes to swap them for something new for you. A Clothes Swap is an opportunity to circulate clothes with other members of the community and reduce the 350,000 tonnes of used but still wearable clothing that goes to landfill in the UK every year. DROP … Continue reading "Clothes Swap"

Free

‘Churches Count on Nature’ botanical survey of St Oswald’s church grounds

St Oswald's Church Malvern Way, Croxley Green

Surveying plants in St Oswald's church grounds to discover how well we are conserving nature. Survey suitable for all ages from 7 upwards; children must be in the care of a parent or guardian; wheelchair accessible; may be postponed in heavy rain.

Free