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.

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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.

ALAN & RON GO TO COP26

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"

FREE screening of the film 2040

Watersmeet Theatre High St, Rickmansworth

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"

Carbon Literacy Action Day

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"

Hertfordshire Climate Change and Sustainability Partnership launch of Strategic Action Plans and panel discussion

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 the COP26 Day of Action – Don’t Let Our Planet Burn

Watford High Street Station Watford High Street, Watford

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"

“One Small Change” environmental evening at Croxley Danes School

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"

Litter Pick – Chorleywood Common

Chorleywood Common Christchurch Car Park, Chorleywood, United Kingdom

Chorleywood Parish Council in conjunction with Chorleywood Residents Association are having a litter pick on Chorleywood Common, meeting at Christchurch Car Park.

FREE

Litter Pick – Ebury Way / Riverside Recreation Ground

Riverside Recreation Ground Riverside Road, Watford, United Kingdom

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"

FREE

Litter Pick – Rickmansworth Aquadrome

Aquadrome Frogmoor Lane, Rickmansworth, United Kingdom

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)

FREE

Litter Pick – Sarratt

Sarratt Village Hall The Green, Rickmansworth, United Kingdom

Join the Sarratt Litter Picking Group as part of the Great British Spring Clean.  Meet at 9am at Sarratt Village Hall.

FREE

Litter Pick – Knutsford playing fields/ Radlett Road playing fields

Watford Rugby Club 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. 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"

FREE

Where Your Food Waste Goes – Sustainability Workshop! Don’t let trash destroy our planet

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"

FREE

Litter Pick – The Moatfield, Bushey

The Moatfield, Bushey

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)

FREE

Where Your Food Waste Goes – Sustainability Workshop! Don’t let trash destroy our planet

Meriden Community Centre Garsmouth Way, Watford, United Kingdom

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...

FREE

A Climate Conversation

Watford Quaker Meeting House 150 Church Road, Watford, United Kingdom

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.

Join us at this years South West Herts Great Big Green Week

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"

Waste food shop and plant sales

Random Cafe Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, Watford

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 |

All About Butterflies

The Hub, Cassiobury Park Cassiobury Park, Watford

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"

Free

Black Earth: Resistance, Anti-Racism and the Environment

Cassiobury Park Gade Avenue,, Watford

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 |

Free

Alkaline Market Garden Volunteering

Woodoaks Farm Denham Way, Maple Cross

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 |

Free

Film: The Ants and the Grasshopper

The Pump House 5 Local Board Road, Watford, United Kingdom

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"

Free

Play Rangers – Scotsbridge Playing Fields

Scotsbridge Playing Fields, Rickmansworth WD3 1AT Scotsbridge Playing Fields, Rickmansworth

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"

Free

Conservation volunteering – Green Gym

Watford Rugby Club Knutsford Playing Fields, Radlett Road, Watford

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"

Waste food shop and plant sales

Random Cafe Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, Watford

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) Info: Pay-as-you-feel | Wheelchair accessible | All-age |

Free