Join us in making Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere sustainable
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"
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 |
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 pedestrian entrance on Harvey Road Info: Free | Children (Years 1-6 only) Book: https://app.upshot.org.uk/signup/814487c4 (only for first session) The Play … Continue reading "Play Rangers – Croxley Hall Woods"
Enjoy the countryside and local green spaces with free walks led by qualified leaders. Choose from a beginners' 20-30 minute walk or an hour-long walk. Arrive 15 minutes early for your first walk Hertfordshire Health Walks are free and aimed at adults – the 18 year olds and over Children can come on the health … Continue reading "South Oxhey Health Walks"
An illustrated talk about the birds to be found locally (with some bits of folklore) followed by a walk in Cassiobury Park. All-age
Enjoy the countryside and local green spaces with free walks led by qualified leaders. This walk lasts up to 40 minutes and is taken at a slow pace. Arrive 15 minutes early for your first walk. | Adults only | Limited places (call 01992 555 888 to book)
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 children's play area 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 … Continue reading "Play Rangers – King George V 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"
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 90 minutes. Arrive 15 minutes early for your first walk Hertfordshire Health Walks are free and aimed at adults – the 18 year olds and … 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 you feel a meal is worth). Cafe open from 12noon-2pm. Pay-as-you-feel | Wheelchair accessible | All-age
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 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 … 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). 9-11am (volunteering) or 12-1pm (Compost Club) | Not wheelchair accessible | All-age |
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 supermarket cafe | Adults only | Arrive 15 minutes early for your first walk Hertfordshire Health Walks are free and aimed at adults – 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 “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 … 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 conversation - an informal drop in space where we can share ideas, chat about positive solutions and discuss how we can work together to make … 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). | Pay-as-you-feel | Wheelchair accessible | All-age |
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! … 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! 10am-12pm or 1-3pm | see event website to book | Not wheelchair accessible | All-age |
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 … 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 food in a more sustainable way that provides nourishing food for our communities.
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.
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