FREE BERYL BIKE DAY
The Parade The Parade, Watford Town Centre, WatfordThere will be a stall held on the Parade (by the pond), promoting and engaging with the public about the Beryl Bike scheme. Also, free bike minutes for residents.
Free
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Webinar: Cutting edge of food waste: Tips and tricks on reducing kitchen waste
OnlineVeolia in partnership with West Herts College in Watford present recipes from the ‘Love your Leftovers Cookbook’ created by 18 and 19 year old trainee chefs.
Free
Croxley Green Parish Council Great Big Green Week Litter Pick
Croxley Green Parish Council Office, Community Way, Croxley Green, WD3 3SU Community Way, Croxley Green, United KingdomHelp us to clean up Croxley Green by being part of a community After-School Litter Pick. Pick up litter picking equipment from Parish Council Offices. Event will go ahead if dry or light rain - to check 01923 710250. Twitter @CroxleyGreenPC Instagram croxleygreenpc Facebook CroxleyGreenPC
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Fun, physical, practical conservation sessions
Watford Rugby Club Knutsford Playing Fields, Radlett Road, WatfordFrom pruning and weeding to scything and coppicing. Participate at your own pace, what you choose to do is up to you. Help us improve Watford’s green spaces.
Free
Webinar and conversation on Local Community Climate Resilience and Deep Adaptation
OnlineThis conversation is for anybody who is deeply concerned about the climate and other interconnected predicaments – and is curious to learn more about what they and their local community could be doing NOW to prepare and adapt for what may be a very different way of life.
Free
A CLIMATE CONVERSATION
Random Cafe Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, WatfordHave 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.
Free
Farm walks at Woodoaks Farm
Woodoaks Farm Denham Way, Maple CrossExplore Woodoaks Farm and see how the food you choose to buy and consume can save the planet.
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Love your Leftovers LIVE Cooking Show & Love Recycling Stall
Watford Market The Parade (in front of Nandos), WatfordVeolia in partnership with West Herts College in Watford are hosting a live cooking recipe demonstration from the Love your Leftovers Cookbook. The plant-based recipes were created by 18 and 19 year old trainee chefs from West Herts College in Watford.
Free
LITTER PICK Bushey Arches
Century Park Lower High Street, Bushey Arches (meet location confirmed when booking), WatfordBe 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 Tasty Bean Café.
Free
LITTER PICK Knutsford Playing Fields
Knutsford Playing Fields Colonial Way / Reeds Estate – meet location confirmed when booking, WatfordBe 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.
Free
Abbots Langley Community Giveaway
Abbots Langley village See website for giveaway mapDownload the giveaway map via the website and come for a walk round Abbots Langley to see what residents are giving away. Like a free car boot at people’s front doors. Will you find clothes, books, plants, produce or something else ????
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Pop up Market at Woodoaks Farm
Woodoaks Farm Denham Way, Maple CrossCome along to the pop-up market at Woodoaks Farm and sample the local products on sale.
Free
Farm walks at Woodoaks Farm
Woodoaks Farm Denham Way, Maple CrossExplore Woodoaks Farm and see how the food you choose to buy and consume can save the planet.
Free
Chess Valley Challenge 2021
Waitrose Footbridge Homestead Rd, RickmansworthChallenge yourself, friends and family to walk the 10-mile Chess Valley Challenge and raise funds for Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust on this sponsored walk. This route follows a public footpath which has stiles and steps.
£15
LITTER PICK West Watford
West Watford West Watford / Ascot Road / Holywell – meet location confirmed when booking, WatfordBe 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, WatfordAs 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 GreenCroxley 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.
OnlineJoin 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"
Watford and Three Rivers Friends of the Earth Meeting
Join us at our meeting where we will be discussing: - next steps post the Great Big Green Week - COP 26 actions and events - engagement with local and county councils on climate change strategies and action plans The meeting will be on both zoom and in person - contact anna@aphsherts.co.uk for more details … Continue reading "Watford and Three Rivers Friends of the Earth Meeting"
FREE screening of the film 2040
Watersmeet Theatre High St, RickmansworthThree 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, WatfordJoin 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 KingdomChorleywood 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 KingdomBe 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"
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Litter Pick – Rickmansworth Aquadrome
Aquadrome Frogmoor Lane, Rickmansworth, United KingdomBe 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)
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Litter Pick – Sarratt
Sarratt Village Hall The Green, Rickmansworth, United KingdomJoin the Sarratt Litter Picking Group as part of the Great British Spring Clean. Meet at 9am at Sarratt Village Hall.
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Litter Pick – Knutsford playing fields/ Radlett Road playing fields
Watford Rugby Club Knutsford Playing Fields, Radlett Road, WatfordBe 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"
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