Green Watford

Play Rangers - South Oxhey Playing Field
2022-11-04 16:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | South Oxhey Playing Fields, WD19 7PU
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.
Meet at Ashburnham Drive entrance |
Info: Free | Children (Years 1-6 only)
Book: https://app.upshot.org.uk/signup/814487c4 (only for first session)
The Play Rangers sessions are fully inclusive – organisers can be contacted for more details.

A Climate Conversation
2022-11-04 19:00 - 21:30 | Watford Quaker Meeting House, 150 Church Road, Watford, WD17 4QB, United Kingdom
“If working apart we are a force powerful enough to destabilise our planet, surely working together we are powerful enough to save it.” David Attenborough COP26
Join us for our climate conversation – an informal drop in space where we can share ideas, chat about positive solutions and discuss how we can work together to make a difference.
A chance to meet new people and support each other to do more than we could as individuals.
There will be activities for children and plenty of space to talk as well as light refreshments available.
Contact sustainableswherts@greenwatford.uk if you have any queries.

Waste food shop and plant sales
2022-11-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Random Cafe, Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, Watford, WD25 9DR
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 |

The Green Watford Market takeover
2022-11-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Watford Market, The Parade (in front of Nandos), Watford
A fantastic way to draw the Great Big Green Week to a close. Discover stalls on all things to do with sustainability, including food, waste, travel, nature and wildlife organisations, and local community groups. Ask questions, seek advice and come away with loads of ideas and info to help you stay green all year round!
| Wheelchair accessible | All-age |

Alkaline Market Garden Volunteering
2022-11-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Woodoaks Farm, Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross, WD3 9XQ
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!
10am-12pm or 1-3pm
| see event website to book | Not wheelchair accessible | All-age |

South West Herts Great Big Green Week
2023-06-10 - 2023-06-18
The South West Herts Great Big Green Week (GBGW) is nearly here and we look forward to you joining us. Events will be taking place across Three Rivers and Watford between the 10 to the 18 June.
The GBGW campaign aims to draw attention to climate change and destruction of the natural world, while also making a connection with these issues and actions locally in Watford and Three Rivers.

Family screening of The Lorax
2023-06-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1JZ
Come along to Watford Borough Council’s free screening of The Lorax, a family-friendly movie that encourages us to care for our natural environment.

Woodoaks Open Farm Day
2023-06-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Woodoaks Farm, Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross, WD3 9XQ
An event that gives visitors the opportunity to
learn more about farming and the countryside.
It’s an opportunity to see what Woodoaks Farm
is doing to protect wildlife alongside growing
food in a more sustainable way that provides
nourishing food for our communities.

Spokes Watford Family Cycle Day
2023-06-11 11:00 - 15:00 | King George V Playing Field, Mill End, WD3 8JN
SPOKES (Southwest Hertfordshire Cycling Group) and Watford Borough Council will be hosting the first ever ‘Family Cycling Day and Cycle Gathering’ at King George V Playing Fields, for all abilities, ages and skill levels.

Big Green Week Wildplay
2023-06-12 | South Oxhey Playing Fields, WD19 7PU
Calling all families! Join Groundwork East to
celebrate local wildlife and explore your local
park as a part of Big Green Week 2023!
Two times available – 10.30am-12pm & 1pm-2.30pm

Watford Green Gym - Super snipping, sawing & scything
2023-06-13 09:45 - 13:00 | Knutsford Playing Fields, Radlett Road, Watford, WD24 4LL
From 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 Knutsford Playing Fields,
by Watford Rugby Club WD24 4LL

Watford Local RSPB Group - Our Watford Birds
2023-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Cassiobury Park, Gade Avenue,, Watford, WD17 3AR
A talk and walk about our local birds and recent trends (and a few bits of folklore!)
Meet outside the Hub

Random Café - Open Session
2023-06-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Random Cafe, Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, Watford, WD25 9DR
Random Café is a not for profit café, waste food
shop and garden centre. We have a selection of
hot and cold food and drinks, and cakes available.
We also have a selection of plants and handmade
garden items for sale

Cassiobury Park Green Gym - Session at Peace Garden
2023-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Cassiobury Park, Gade Avenue,, Watford, WD17 3AR
Keep active, spend time outdoors, and make
Cassiobury Park a nicer place for wildlife and
people!
Meet at the Peace Garden at Cassiobury Park

Ebury Way Litter Pick
2023-06-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Ebury Way, Skidmore Way, Rickmansworth, W3 1TA, Rickmansworth, W3 1TA
Help 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 the Ebury Way from Skidmore Way

Watford Green Gym - Super snipping, sawing & sycthing
2023-06-15 09:45 - 13:00 | Knutsford Playing Fields, Radlett Road, Watford, WD24 4LL
From 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
2023-06-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Knutsford Playing Fields, Radlett Road, Watford, WD24 4LL
Help 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
2023-06-15 12:00 - 14:00
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
2023-06-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Random Cafe, Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, Watford, WD25 9DR
Meet 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
2023-06-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Riverside Recreation Ground, Riverside Road, Watford, WD19 4HU, United Kingdom

Woodoaks Farm - Golden Rose Flower Farm volunteering
2023-06-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Woodoaks Farm, Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross, WD3 9XQ
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.

Random Cafe - Big Green Day
2023-06-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Random Cafe, Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, Watford, WD25 9DR
Community 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.

Woodoaks Farm - Rickey's Market Garden
2023-06-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Woodoaks Farm, Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross, WD3 9XQ
Drop 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
2023-06-18 10:00 - 15:00 | The Parade, The Parade, Watford Town Centre, Watford, WD17 1BJ
A 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
food traders and a chance to try vegan cheese from The Green Cheese
Experience, learn about nature and wildlife with organisations such as the
wildlife trust, there’s a chance to learn about local community groups and,
of course, there will be a range of sustainable goods for you to buy from
local businesses such as Jefferson Crafts and Pic and Sis. Beryl bikes will also
be there with a chance to win prizes! Ask questions, seek advice and come
away with loads of ideas and info to help you stay green all year round!

Butterfly Walk for early summer butterflies
2023-06-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Cassiobury Park, Gade Avenue,, Watford, WD17 3AR
A 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

Watford and Three Rivers Friends of the Earth AGM and social
2024-02-28 19:00 - 21:00
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 for discussion
· Voting on roles within the group.
· Discussing our campaigns for the 2024:
o Great British Spring Clean
o Great Big Green Week
o Planet over profit as our possible overarching 2024 campaign
o Others…….. please suggest
Please RSVP sustainableswherts@greenwatford.uk so we can ensure sufficient tea and cakes for the social!

South West Herts Great Big Green Week
2024-06-08 - 2024-06-16
The South West Herts Great Big Green Week (GBGW) and we look forward to you joining us. Events will be taking place across Three Rivers and Watford between the 8-16 June 2024.
The GBGW campaign aims to draw attention to climate change and destruction of the natural world, while also making a connection with these issues and actions locally in Watford and Three Rivers.
The week is a collection of events with a sustainable and environmental focus run by local groups – from movie showings to walks and talks to practical actions. Individual event litsings will be loaded as the GBGW dates approach.

Open Volunteering on Golden Rose Flower Farm with Melanie
2024-06-08 09:30 - 11:30 | Woodoaks Farm, Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross, WD3 9XQ
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 will provide the tools for the day and gloves.
Food and refreshment available from 10.00 at The Tea Shack.

Please note toilets are not open on site until 10.00am
Parking Free

Newly based at Woodoaks Farm in Maple Cross, we are so excited to be starting our first season in our new home, growing artisan seasonal British flowers which are full of interest and scent. Our flowers will always be grown with care and consideration for our environment. Which means no harmful chemicals are used on the flower plot, we follow organic growing principles, and all packaging will either be re-useable or recycleable.

Oxhey Park clear up
2024-06-08 10:30 - 12:00 | South Oxhey Playing Fields, WD19 7PU
Join us in a litter pick to help clear up Oxhey’s well-loved local park.

Meet at Green Cycle Bridge Oxhey Park WD18 0HZ

Great Big Green Day at Random Cafe
2024-06-08 11:00 - 16:00 | Random Cafe, Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, Watford, WD25 9DR
A 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.
