Green Watford

Laugh and Learn with our very own community garden Ted (Casey) talks!
2024-06-14 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Rickmansworth Community Garden, Northway, Rickmansworth, WD3 1HL
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 Ricky and get your hands in the soil! You’ll love it!
Rickmansworth community garden
opposite Three Rivers House, walk through the rose garden into the orchard. The community garden is at the top of the orchard.

Bubble bar making
2024-06-14 16:30 - 17:00 | 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
2024-06-15 09:30 - 11:30 | St Oswald’s Church, Malvern Way, Croxley Green, WD3 3QL, 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.

Open Volunteering on Golden Rose Flower Farm with Melanie
2024-06-15 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.

Our Local Birds
2024-06-15 10:00 - 12:00 | The Hub, Cassiobury Park, Cassiobury Park, Watford, WD17 3AR
Hear about local birdlife, and how we can protect it, followed by a walk around Cassiobury Park.

Cassiobury Park Litter Pick
2024-06-15 10:00 - 12:00 | The Hub, Cassiobury Park, Cassiobury Park, Watford, WD17 3AR
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.

Laugh and Learn with our very own community garden Ted (Casey) talks!
2024-06-15 10:00 - 12:30 | Rickmansworth Community Garden, Northway, Rickmansworth, WD3 1HL
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 Ricky and get your hands in the soil! You’ll love it!

Rickmansworth community garden opposite Three Rivers House, walk through the rose garden into the orchard. The community garden is at the top of the orchard.
Three Rivers House
Northway
Rickmansworth WD3 1RL

Cassiobury Park Nature Conservation Workgroup
2024-06-15 10:00 - 13:00 | The Hub, Cassiobury Park, Cassiobury Park, Watford, WD17 3AR
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.

Eco-homes and gardens open day
2024-06-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Croxley Danes School, Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3LR
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)
WHAT: A range of stalls (inside) for residents to chat/ gather information on all things Eco-homes and gardens (from eco-building/ solar panels/ gardening tips/ eco-cleaning and so much more) plus a number of talks from stall holders scheduled throughout the event (talks followed by Q&A)
See you there!

Random Cafe
2024-06-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Random Cafe, Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, Watford, WD25 9DR
Pop into Random Cafe, a non-profit cafe with a mission to reduce food waste and environmental impact.

Clothes Swap
2024-06-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1JZ
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 11:00-12:00 Please bring no more than 10 items of clothing*, freshly cleaned, and ready to go on the racks. We accept all shapes and sizes, including children’s clothing. For every item you drop, you can swap for another, i.e. if you drop 5 items of clothing, you can swap it for 5 items of clothing.
SWAP 13:00-15:00 Browse the rails of dropped clothing and exchange for new preloved items. You can only swap if you have dropped items during the drop period. *No faulty clothing, underwear or swimwear.
Clothes swaps are an opportunity to circulate clothes and accessories, to reduce the 350,000 tonnes of used but still wearable clothing that goes into landfill every year.

'Churches Count on Nature' botanical survey of St Oswald's church grounds
2024-06-15 14:30 - 16:00 | St Oswald’s Church, Malvern Way, Croxley Green, WD3 3QL
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.

Watford Cycle Hub Wheelie Green Day
2024-06-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Watford Cycle Hub, King George V Playing Fields, Chaffinch Lane, Watford, WD18 9QD, United Kingdom
A variety of activities will be happening at and from Watford Cycle Hub to showcase our commitment to environmental sustainability including…
– Led Family Ride from Watford Cycle Hub along the traffic free Ebury Way to Oxhey Activity Park.
– Trishaw rides for elderly and disabled people to enable them to enjoy a ride around King George V playing fields.
– Bring your old bicycle inner tubes for us to send off for recycling.
– Pedal bike Health Checks

Suitable for all ages; Booking required; Details and Links will be on our website https://watfordcyclehub.org.uk/

St Oswald's Counts on Nature church service
2024-06-16 10:00 - 14:30 | St Oswald’s Church, Malvern Way, Croxley Green, WD3 3QL
Family-friendly all-age worship centred on caring for God’s creation followed by picnic lunch and activities for children.

Suitable for all ages; wheelchair accessible; Service 10 am – 11.15 am; picnic and children’s activities end 2.30 pm; will go ahead whatever the weather, if necessary indoors; children must be in the care of a parent or guardian.

Big Green Activity Event at Fishers Field and Park Nature Reserve
2024-06-16 14:00 - 16:30 | Fishers Field and Park Nature Reserve Park Avenue, Bushey, WD23 2DE
Come along to Fisher’s Field & Park Nature Reserve. Watch nature in magnification. Learn about our trees. Make a stick person. Try our walk about quiz, & many more activities.
Suitable for all ages.
Wheelchair accessible

Think Global, Act Local: Practical Action to Fix our Planet
2024-10-05 10:00 - 15:30 | St Mary’s Church, 1 Church Street, Watford, WD18 0EG, United Kingdom
Come join us at St Mary’s Church for an event focused on making a real impact on our planet! Learn some more theory, then dive into the practice with experts and practitioners with practical tips and tricks to help save the environment and reduce our carbon footprint. From community schemes to transition to Net Zero, grow fruit trees, restore nature and boosting renewables, through to activism and the 6 R’s. This is conference packed with things we can get on with, ending with a networking session to find out what initiatives you can join. The event will empower you to take action and make a difference. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the solution!
To find out more and to reserve a spot go to the eventbrite page here.

Organic Health and Beauty Free samples and magazines
2025-06-07 - 2025-06-15 | Heather and Rose Health, Unit 2 Faircross House, 116 The Parade High Street, Watford, WD17 1BD, United Kingdom
We would like to invite all interested in natural health and beauty to our local organic health food store Heather and Rose Health on The Parade in Watford.
We are offering a wide range of organic foods, health supplements like vitamins and minerals, collagens, organic skincare -vegan and free from organic foods. There will be plenty of interesting natural product samples for you to try.
Samples and free 15 nutritional consultations available throughout the week.
Suitable for all ages; Wheelchair accessible

Watford Cycle Hub Absolute Beginners Course
2025-06-07 09:30 - 10:30 | Watford Cycle Hub, King George V Playing Fields, Chaffinch Lane, Watford, WD18 9QD, United Kingdom
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.

Golden Rose Flower Farm Volunteering at Woodoaks Farm
2025-06-07 09:30 - 11:30 | Woodoaks Farm, Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross, WD3 9XQ
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.
Event will proceed regardless of the weather; no booking required; suitable for over 16s only; accessibility varies please contact organiser on 07754 035614.

Zumba with Flo - all proceeds to the Black Barn project at Woodoaks Farm
2025-06-07 10:00 - 10:45 | Woodoaks Farm, Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross, WD3 9XQ

Wildlife Discovery Day
2025-06-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4AB
Explore the Museum’s 45 acre site in the Chilterns and discover the species that live there with our family-friendly activities. Wheelchair accessible.
£13.00 for adults. £12.00 Concessions. £10.00 for under 17s. Under 4’s are free.
You can book in advance or come along on the day.

Beginners Breeze Ride to Lock 81
2025-06-07 12:30 - 14:00 | Watford Cycle Hub, King George V Playing Fields, Chaffinch Lane, Watford, WD18 9QD, United Kingdom
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 Hub.
Routes are planned in advance, and checked to make sure they’re suitable for the ride level as advertised. As far as possible events continue whatever the weather.
Please check ride info for age suitability

Olympiads Guided Ride
2025-06-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Watford Cycle Hub, King George V Playing Fields, Chaffinch Lane, Watford, WD18 9QD, United Kingdom
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 are planned in advance, and checked to make sure they’re suitable for the ride level as advertised. As far as possible events continue whatever the weather.
Please check ride info for age suitability

Open Farm Sunday at Woodoaks Farm
2025-06-08 11:00 - 16:00 | Woodoaks Farm, Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross, WD3 9XQ
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.

Watford Green Festival
2025-06-08 11:00 - 16:00 | The Parade, The Parade, Watford Town Centre, Watford, WD17 1BJ
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,
– recycling with the Rotary,
– experience, learn about nature and wildlife with organisations such as The Wildlife Trust and Butterfly Conservation,
– learn about what’s going on in Watford to promote biodiversity
– meet local community groups and how you can get involved in local green activities including a new Repair Cafe and Library of Things,
– live music and Zumba,
and
– advice and guidance on sustainable energy options for your home and wildlife gardening
Ask questions, seek advice and come away with loads of ideas and info to help you stay green and save money all year round!

Croxley's Big Green Fair
2025-06-08 13:00 - 17:00 | Croxley Green Parish Council Office, Community Way, Croxley Green, WD3 3SU, Community Way, Croxley Green, WD3 3SU, United Kingdom
🌿 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
🎤 Learn from free presentations and live demonstrations on how to live more sustainably
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy fun, family-friendly activities for all ages
Whether you’re passionate about the environment or just curious to learn more, there’s something for everyone. Come along, shop green, get inspired, and be part of the change!
Free Entry – All Are Welcome!

Family-friendly movie screening – Wall-E (Great Big Green Week)
2025-06-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1JZ
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 hilarious cast of characters on a fantastic journey across the universe.
If you would like to book more than four tickets, please complete the form again

Green Gym Active Conservation
2025-06-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Watford Rugby Club, Knutsford Playing Fields, Radlett Road, Watford, WD24 4LL
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

Allotment guided walk Paddock road, Oxhey
2025-06-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Paddock Road allotment, Lower Paddock Road, Oxhey, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 4DY, United Kingdom
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!

Compost Club at Woodoaks Farm
2025-06-11 09:30 - 10:30 | Woodoaks Farm, Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross, WD3 9XQ
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.
