Join us in making Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere sustainable
A free, family-friendly day to explore the Soil Association’s Woodoaks Farm. Includes tractor & Trailer rides, meet the farmers, workshops and more. Events will proceed regardless of the weather; no booking required; suitable for all ages; free but costs apply for tractor and trailer rides & parking; accessibility varies please contact organiser on 07754 035614.
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, - give cycling a try with an amazing range of bikes including Trishaws PLUS free bike checks, … Continue reading "Watford Green Festival"
🌿 Croxley’s Big Green Fair 🌿 A Celebration of Local Sustainability Join us for Croxley’s Big Green Fair – a vibrant, market-style event showcasing local businesses, organisations and initiatives all working towards a greener future! 🛍️ Explore a wide range of eco-friendly products and services 🌱 Connect with sustainable and environmental groups in the community … Continue reading "Croxley’s Big Green Fair"
Travel to a galaxy not so far away for a cosmic comedy adventure about a determined robot named WALL-E. After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, the curious and lovable WALL-E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. Join them and a … Continue reading "Family-friendly movie screening – Wall-E (Great Big Green Week)"
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. Meet at Knutsford Playing Fields, by Watford Rugby Club No booking required; Suitable for Adults only
enjoy an afternoon looking at an allotment in a beautiful part of Watford, discussing how allotments are good for biodiversity and for health benefits for all will go ahead unless absolutely pouring down and electrical storm!
Drop in session to discover how to turn your garden and kitchen waste into wonderful organic compost. Events will proceed regardless of the weather; no booking required; suitable for over 16s only; accessibility varies please contact organiser on 07754 035614.
Come along to our volunteer session at Cassiobury Park’s Peace Garden and help us look after this special place for people and wildlife. Activities include, cutting back vegetation, weeding and watering. Please wear sturdy footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather and gloves & tools provided. The event will go ahead, unless the weather conditions … Continue reading "Volunteer gardening session"
A walk looking at birds and other wildlife and considering how we can help them Meet outside The Hub in Cassiobury Park; It will go ahead in light rain, but not in a storm No booking required; Suitable for Adults only
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. Meet at Knutsford Playing Fields, by Watford Rugby Club No booking required; Suitable for Adults only
We want to invite you to the soft launch of a Friends of St Mary’s Green Space to restore nature around the church and beyond. This event builds on the work of the Green Heart of Watford Initiative; St John’s School bug surveys, pollinator planting, habitat creation, sowing of the Wildflower Meadow (by St John’s … Continue reading "Boosting Nature in St Mary’s Green Space"
This is a course for people who have never ridden or learnt to ride – you don’t even need to own a bike! As far as possible events continue whatever the weather.
Come join us for a special screening of OCEAN at the Watersmeet Theatre! Get ready for an unforgettable movie experience with friends and family, where David Attenborough shares why a healthy OCEAN keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing. Run time: 1hr 35mins This free showing is brought to you by the Climate Change team at … Continue reading "FREE Film Screening: OCEAN with David Attenborough"
Join Woodoaks volunteer session at this nature-led farm, supporting wildlife, organic food growing, and working for people and planet health. Events will proceed regardless of the weather; no booking required; suitable for over 16s only; accessibility varies please contact organiser on 07754 035614.
Join Cassiobury Park team and help us improve our meadow habitat for wildlife and people. Practical activity includes cutting back encroaching vegetation. Meet on the patio outside the Hub building (above splash pools). What3words location: https://w3w.co/noting.trail.stacks To book your place please email Vicky on cassiobury@watford.gov.uk; Booking will provide contact details and if weather conditions are … Continue reading "Meadow improvement at Cassiobury Park"
Fun, safe and educational – young riders come here to improve their bike handling skills and ready themselves for the world of cycle sport. Free for the first week then £2 per session Routes are planned in advance, and checked to make sure they’re suitable for the ride level as advertised. As far as possible … Continue reading "Go Ride"
Volunteer with organic flower farmer Mel at the Soil Association’s Woodoaks Farm and discover why nature-led farming offers hope for people and planet. Events will proceed regardless of the weather; no booking required; suitable for over 16s only; accessibility varies please contact organiser on 07754 035614.
Join Flo for a Zumba session raising fund for the great Woodoaks Blakc Barn Project
As part of Great Big Green Week, Watford Borough Council and Veolia, in partnership with Herts WasteAware are running a clothes swap! Clothes swapping is a fun, sustainable way to de-clutter and update your wardrobe. Taking part is simple – just come down to Watford Palace Theatre, and you’ll be able to donate up to 10 unwanted, … Continue reading "Clothes Swap"
On Saturday 14th June 2025 we will have plenty of tea, coffee and cake for you to enjoy in the yarn room, as well as stalls selling items made from natural, reused or repurposed resources and materials, craft kits and more. There will be stalls selling plants and horticulture related goods for sale in the … Continue reading "CLP’s Plant & Planet Fair"
A old style garden fete, with information stalls and fun and games for all the family. No booking required; free event but costs for refreshments and some stalls Suitable for all ages; Wheelchair accessible
Free Guided (Women only) Rides from and to our Cycle Hub happen regularly, and are run entirely by volunteer Ride Leaders and Breeze Champions. If you’re feeling nervous about group cycling, or think that the speed or lycra may be intimidating, you will be welcomed at one of the free rides starting from Watford Cycle … Continue reading "Breeze Ride around the Green Loop"
Free Guided Rides from and to our Cycle Hub happen regularly, and are run entirely by volunteer Ride Leaders and Breeze Champions. If you’re feeling nervous about group cycling, or think that the speed or lycra may be intimidating, you will be welcomed at one of the free rides starting from Watford Cycle Hub. Routes … Continue reading "Mosey to LP cafe Guided Ride"
Free Guided Rides from and to our Cycle Hub happen regularly, and are run entirely by volunteer Ride Leaders and Breeze Champions. If you’re feeling nervous about group cycling, or think that the speed or lycra may be intimidating, you will be welcomed at one of the free rides starting from Watford Cycle Hub. Routes … Continue reading "Invinghoe Beacon & Aldbury Guided Ride"
Sustainability is a core Quaker value. Join us for silent worship outside in our peaceful garden, followed by refreshments. All welcome. Wheelchair accessible. We will move inside in the event of rain
We are holding a old style village fete using recycled items to make games and fun activities. Child friendly/ aimed at children, but suitable for all ages No booking required, entry is £1 for adults, children are free. Most stall are free, some have a small cost.
Keep active, spend time outdoors, and make our Peace Garden a nicer place for wildlife and people! Come and help us with gardening tasks such as weeding, pruning and watering. Bring your own gardening gloves and tools provided. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing suitable for weather condition. Meeting point is Peace Garden (What3words location:///crate.also.harp).
A chance to celebrate and enjoy the fruits (and flowers) of our labour to restore nature in St Mary’s Churchyard. The event includes a trip up the tower, a bug hunt in the graveyard and wildflower meadow, and a chance to make your own nature friendly crafts, plus a chance to get involved in this … Continue reading "Greening the Heart of Watford"
Join the Countryside and Rights of Way service and the Friends of Attenborough fields for a day of conservation volunteering at this beautiful parkland site. We will be removing invasive and injurious weeds, as well as controlling encroaching scrub to protect the grassland habitats. Meet point: ///pokers.pines.rubble Free taster session, so no booking required. To … Continue reading "Community Conservation Day at Attenborough Fields"
Before you throw that broken thing away why not bring it along to the Watford Repair Cafe? Running on the second Saturday every month, our volunteers tackle all manner of repairs to reduce waste, save you money and share their skills Free entry, tea/coffee/cake provided, donations welcome! 🔧 Electrical 🪑 Furniture 🧵 Clothing / fabrics … Continue reading "Watford Repair Cafe"