Join us in making Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere sustainable
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 … Continue reading "Conservation volunteering – Green Gym"
Enjoy the countryside and local green spaces with free walks led by qualified leaders. There are two walks: the shortest is 45-60 mins and the longer walk takes up to … Continue reading "Abbots Langley Health Walk"
Meet and talk about anything craft-related. 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 … Continue reading "Crafternoon Tea Social Group"
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. Meet at Woodlands Cafe … Continue reading "Play Rangers – Leavesden Country Park"
Help Woodoaks move towards a sustainable food and farming hub. Learn everything you need to know about composting (bring raw food scraps - no meat, used animal bedding, garden waste). … Continue reading "Outdoor Volunteering and Compost Club"
Enjoy the countryside and local green spaces with free walks led by qualified leaders. This walk will take up to 90 minutes. | Meet at the green space by the … Continue reading "Croxley Green Health Walk"
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 … Continue reading "Play Rangers – South Oxhey Playing Field"
"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 … Continue reading "A Climate Conversation"
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). … Continue reading "Waste food shop and plant sales"
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, … Continue reading "The Green Watford Market takeover"
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! … Continue reading "Alkaline Market Garden Volunteering"
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 … Continue reading "South West Herts Great Big Green Week"
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.
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 … Continue reading "Woodoaks Open Farm Day"
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, … Continue reading "Spokes Watford Family Cycle Day"
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
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 … Continue reading "Watford Green Gym – Super snipping, sawing & scything"
A talk and walk about our local birds and recent trends (and a few bits of folklore!) Meet outside the Hub
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 … Continue reading "Random Café – Open Session"
Keep active, spend time outdoors, and make Cassiobury Park a nicer place for wildlife and people! Meet at the Peace Garden at Cassiobury Park
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. … Continue reading "Ebury Way Litter Pick"
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 … Continue reading "Watford Green Gym – Super snipping, sawing & sycthing"
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. … Continue reading "Knutford Playing Fields Litter Pick"
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.
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 … Continue reading "Random Café – Crafternoon Tea"
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. … Continue reading "Riverside Park Litter Pick"
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.
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.
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 … Continue reading "Woodoaks Farm – Rickey’s Market Garden"
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 … Continue reading "Green Market Takeover – Watford"