• Watford and Three Rivers Great Big Green Week

    Taking place between 18-26 September, the climate action campaign known as the Great Big Green Week will see thousands of people across the UK organising local festivals and events. The campaign aims to draw attention to climate change, destruction of the natural world, while also making a connection with these issues in communities like Watford and Three Rivers, at the same time as showcasing actions to tackle climate change.

  • Big Green Book Swap

    The Green Stores 125 New Road, Croxley Green

    Two of my passions, reading and reusing! Please bring your books, that you have read, loved and are in good condition, to our store. We will have a table outside with … Continue reading "Big Green Book Swap"

  • Family Fun at RefillAbell

    RefillAbell 4 Haydon Road, Oxhey Village, Watford

    Join the team at RefillAbell for a week of family fun activities at the shop, including:
    Children’s art activities
    Creating a sustainability tree
    A post box recycling game
    RefilllAbell will also be offering a small reward or green gift to shoppers spending over £35 during Green Week.

    Free
  • The Big Green Week At Woodoaks Farm

    Woodoaks Farm Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross

    Come along to Woodoaks Farm to learn more about how to be more sustainable, showing how the food you choose to buy and consume can save the planet.

    Free
  • Webinar: Does Sustainable Fashion exist?

    Online

    If you would like to find out more about sustainability and fashion, this is the event for you.
    Hear from someone with over 20 years’ experience working for UK fashion brands with a focus on reducing their environmental impact and improving their social sustainability.

  • Fun, physical, practical conservation sessions

    Watford Rugby Club Knutsford Playing Fields, Radlett Road, Watford

    From pruning and weeding to scything and coppicing. Participate at your own pace, what you choose to do is up to you. Help us improve Watford’s green spaces.

    Free
  • Watford allotments: Food and wildlife

    Paddock Road allotment Lower Paddock Road, Oxhey, Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    A guided walk to demonstrate how important allotments are for people growing food and for biodiversity at Paddock Road allotment, meet at trading shed at entrance.

    Free
  • David Attenborough’s ‘A Life On Our Planet’

    Watersmeet Theatre High St, Rickmansworth

    Come and join us for a FREE viewing of David Attenborough’s hit documentary - a powerful firsthand account defining moments of his  career, humanity's impact on nature, and a message of hope for future generations

    Free
  • FREE BERYL BIKE DAY

    The Parade The Parade, Watford Town Centre, Watford

    There will be a stall held on the Parade (by the pond), promoting and  engaging with the public about the Beryl Bike scheme. Also, free bike minutes for residents.

    Free
  • Fun, physical, practical conservation sessions

    Watford Rugby Club Knutsford Playing Fields, Radlett Road, Watford

    From pruning and weeding to scything and coppicing. Participate at your own pace, what you choose to do is up to you. Help us improve Watford’s green spaces.

    Free
  • A CLIMATE CONVERSATION

    Random Cafe Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, Watford

    Have you always wanted to help the environment but had no idea where to start? Come to Climate Conversations, a place where you can chat about positive solutions and ways in which we can all make a difference.

    Free
  • Farm walks at Woodoaks Farm

    Woodoaks Farm Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross

    Explore Woodoaks Farm and see how the food you choose to buy and consume can save the planet.

    Free
  • Love your Leftovers LIVE Cooking Show & Love Recycling Stall

    Watford Market The Parade (in front of Nandos), Watford

    Veolia in partnership with West Herts College in Watford are hosting a live cooking recipe demonstration from the Love your Leftovers Cookbook. The plant-based recipes were created by 18 and 19 year old trainee chefs from West Herts College in Watford.

    Free
  • LITTER PICK Bushey Arches

    Century Park Lower High Street, Bushey Arches (meet location confirmed when booking), Watford

    Be a wildlife saviour and help care for our local environment by supporting a litter pick near you! Discount for those taking part on hot drinks afterwards at the Tasty Bean Café.

    Free
  • LITTER PICK Knutsford Playing Fields

    Knutsford Playing Fields Radlett Road, Watford

    Be a wildlife saviour and help care for our local environment by supporting a litter pick near you! Discount for those taking part on hot drinks afterwards at the WRFC Bar and Coffee House.

    Free
  • Abbots Langley Community Giveaway

    Abbots Langley village See website for giveaway map

    Download the giveaway map via the website and come for a walk round Abbots Langley to see what residents are giving away. Like a free car boot at people’s front doors. Will you find clothes, books, plants, produce or something else ????

    Free
  • Pop up Market at Woodoaks Farm

    Woodoaks Farm Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross

    Come along to the pop-up market at Woodoaks Farm and sample the local products on sale.

    Free
  • Farm walks at Woodoaks Farm

    Woodoaks Farm Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross

    Explore Woodoaks Farm and see how the food you choose to buy and consume can save the planet.

    Free
  • Chess Valley Challenge 2021

    Waitrose Footbridge Homestead Rd, Rickmansworth

    Challenge yourself, friends and family to walk the 10-mile Chess Valley Challenge and raise funds for Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust on this sponsored walk. This route follows a public footpath which has stiles and steps.

    £15
  • LITTER PICK West Watford

    West Watford West Watford / Ascot Road / Holywell – meet location confirmed when booking, Watford

    Be a wildlife saviour and help care for our local environment by supporting a litter pick near you! Discount for those taking part on hot drinks afterwards at the Premier Inn.

    Free
  • River Colne Guided Tour

    Tesco 239-241 Lower High St, Watford

    As restoration efforts surrounding the River Colne are underway, you can receive a guided tour of the river and its surrounding areas – giving you a better understanding of the unique ecosystem, and what we’re doing to help.

    Free
  • Volunteering taster session on Croxley Common Moor

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

    Croxley Common Moor is a local nature reserve with exceptionally rich wildflower diversity. To preserve that, it needs to be actively managed. A vital part of that management is conservation work by volunteers.

    Come along to find out how and why the Moor is managed and have a taste of the volunteering work.

    Free
  • Plastic in our bins. A look at Hertfordshire’s rubbish.

    Online

    Join us to uncover what Hertfordshire throws away, how it’s sorted and where it goes.
    As part of #GreatBigGreenWeek and #RecycleWeek, we are sharing the fascinating details of what the county throws away, how it’s sorted and where it goes.