Join us in making Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere sustainable
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There’s no two ways about it: the planet is on fire. In between games of ping pong and pruning their plants, middle aged men Alan and Ron are starting to get a little worried. What power do they have to help change the big picture? Join these two loveable clowns on a fantastical 10-video journey … Continue reading "ALAN & RON GO TO COP26"
Join us at our meeting where we will be discussing: - next steps post the Great Big Green Week - COP 26 actions and events - engagement with local and county councils on climate change strategies and action plans The meeting will be on both zoom and in person - contact anna@aphsherts.co.uk for more details … Continue reading "Watford and Three Rivers Friends of the Earth Meeting"
Three Rivers District Council are putting on a FREE screening of the film 2040, followed by a question and answer session with local experts who specialise in the many aspects of Climate Change — from energy and travel, to biodiversity and agriculture. You can book your FREE ticket through the Watersmeet website -https://www.watersmeet.co.uk/2040. Doors open, … Continue reading "FREE screening of the film 2040"
To coincide with Day 1 of the UN COP26 negotiations in Glasgow this November, we are staging the first-ever Carbon Literacy Action Day. The Action Day will catalyse action on climate change through Carbon Literacy training, getting everyone involved in delivering positive action, to address climate change wherever they are. The Action Day is fully inclusive and … Continue reading "Carbon Literacy Action Day"
The Hertfordshire Climate Change and Sustainability Partnership (HCCSP) is working collaboratively to deliver climate change targets and meaningful carbon reduction across Hertfordshire. HCCSP includes all ten districts and boroughs, Hertfordshire County Council and the Local Enterprise Partnership. To date, the partnership has produced Strategic Action Plans on Water Sustainability, Biodiversity, Carbon reduction and Transport. This session will take … Continue reading "Hertfordshire Climate Change and Sustainability Partnership launch of Strategic Action Plans and panel discussion"
Join our public protest to send a message to our leaders to take climate action now, and reach an effective and fair agreement at the Glasgow COP26 Climate Talks. Meet from 11.15am on the paved area next to Watford High Street Station ready to march at 11.30am to the Watford Town Hall in solidarity with the … Continue reading "Join the COP26 Day of Action – Don’t Let Our Planet Burn"
An evening together with family and friends to raise the profile of environmental challenges facing the world and to encourage “one small change” we can make locally that will make a big difference globally. The evening will include a quiz, posters display from local schools, a panel discussion (featuring our MP, a local politician, an … Continue reading "“One Small Change” environmental evening at Croxley Danes School"
Chorleywood Parish Council in conjunction with Chorleywood Residents Association are having a litter pick on Chorleywood Common, meeting at Christchurch Car Park.
Be a wildlife saviour and help care for our local environment by supporting a litter pick near you! Join us in supporting the #GBSpringClean. Discount for those taking part on hot drinks afterwards at the Tasty Bean Café. Please register at the link below to ensure we have enough equipment: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/litter-pick-ebury-way-riverside-recretion-ground-tickets-303295333507 ✓ FREE ✓ WHEELCHAIR … Continue reading "Litter Pick – Ebury Way / Riverside Recreation Ground"
Be a wildlife saviour and help care for our local environment by supporting a litter pick near you! Please register at the link below to ensure we have enough equipment: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/litter-pick-rickmansworth-aquadrome-tickets-305295144997 ✓ FREE ✓ WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ✓ SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES (children must be supervised)
Join the Sarratt Litter Picking Group as part of the Great British Spring Clean. Meet at 9am at Sarratt Village Hall.
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. Please register at the link below to ensure we have enough equipment: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/litter-pick-knutsford-playing-fields-radlett-road-playing-fields-tickets-305291885247 ✓ FREE ✓ WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ✓ SUITABLE FOR … Continue reading "Litter Pick – Knutsford playing fields/ Radlett Road playing fields"
Learn more about the complete waste process and its impact on our environment and meet other like-minded eco-warriors in the local area. About this event With figures updated for 2022, join us for a fascinating talk to uncover what the county throws away, how it’s sorted and where it goes. Let the Hertfordshire Waste Partnership, … Continue reading "Where Your Food Waste Goes – Sustainability Workshop! Don’t let trash destroy our planet"
Be a wildlife saviour and help care for our local environment by supporting a litter pick near you! Please register at the link below to ensure we have enough equipment: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--watford/litter-pick-bushey/ ✓ FREE ✓ WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ✓ SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES (children must be supervised)
Why not join the HEART Community at their special event on Creating a Community-Resilient Future Now Come and listen to Prof Rupert Read and other experts share an inspiring vision for how we can adapt to a changing world. Join the conversation and share your views. Explore themes that matter to you. Come away energised … Continue reading "Creating a Community-Resilient Future Now"
Learn more about the complete waste process and its impact on our environment and meet other like-minded eco-warriors in the local area. MEET WITH OTHERS IN THE FEEEDINGOURFUTURE NETWORK, JOIN A GROWING MOVEMENT TOWARDS MAKING A 'WASTE FREE WATFORD' https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../where-your-food-waste...
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. There will be activities for children, space to talk as well as light refreshments available.
This exciting community festival taking place across South West Herts between 29 October and the 6 November 2022. It is being coordinated by Watford and Three Rivers Friends of the Earth, in partnership with Hertsmere, Three Rivers and Watford Councils. This is a celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature – … Continue reading "Join us at this years South West Herts Great Big Green Week"
All food is eaten on a pay-as-you-feel basis (where you offer a donation of money, time or skills to the project based on what you feel a meal is worth). Pay-as-you-feel | Wheelchair accessible | All-age |
Find out about the butterflies that inhabit the Watford area and how to make your garden more butterfly friendly. Book (see event website below) for one or both talks: Butterflies of the Watford area 2 - 3 pm How to attract butterflies into your garden 3 - 4 pm Free wildflower seeds! Free | Wheelchair … Continue reading "All About Butterflies"
A series of walks, led by Zoë Palmer, where we will explore our connection with the environment, discuss mental health, herbal remedies and a decolonial relationship with nature. Time 9am, 11am, 2pm and 4pm (each walk lasts 90 minutes) Numbers limited, see event website below to book Free | Outdoors and step-free | All-age |
Learn about how farming can work without chemicals and pesticides! Be part of the movement to reduce air miles and shorten the distance from farm to fork, plot to plate! Time 10am-12pm or 1-3pm See event website below to book Free | Not wheelchair accessible | All-ages |
Travelling from Malawi to California to the White House, Anita sets out on a journey to persuade Americans that climate change is real... Anita Chitaya has a gift; she can help bring abundant food from dead soil, she can make men fight for gender equality, and she can end child hunger in her village. Now, … Continue reading "Film: The Ants and the Grasshopper"
Join the Play Rangers as we go back to nature. A variety of activities including den building, camp fires, rope swings, team games and sporting activities. Play Rangers will be “Going Green” this week. For: Children (Years 1-6 only) Book here: https://app.upshot.org.uk/signup/814487c4 (only for the first session) Meet in the car park. The Play Rangers … Continue reading "Play Rangers – Scotsbridge Playing Fields"
All welcome to join the Green Gym volunteers to help transform meadows and woodland along the Colne River. Fun, physical, practical conservation sessions Everyone is welcome just come dressed for outside work and we provide everything else. From pruning and weeding to scything and coppicing. Participate at your own pace, what you choose to do … Continue reading "Conservation volunteering – Green Gym"