Join us in making Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere sustainable
The Hertfordshire Climate Change and Sustainability Partnership (HCCSP) is working collaboratively to deliver climate change targets and meaningful carbon reduction across Hertfordshire, by joining the 11 Hertfordshire local authorities with the Local Enterprise Partnership. To register go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hertfordshire-climate-change-sustainability-partnership-inaugural-event-tickets-129488432387
The council is also inviting residents to join its sustainability forum. To register your interest, please email sustainability@watford.gov.uk. The second meeting is taking place on 16 December at 7pm. The meeting will include a presentation from the Friends of the Earth and update on the council’s Local Plan. You can watch the event on Facebook … Continue reading "Watford Borough Council Sustainability Forum"
To kick start our planning our next meeting will be on the 8 February starting the call at 6.30pm for chat and catch up then diving into the meeting itself from 6.45pm 8pm. The meeting will focus on: 1. Updates on current activities 2. Discussing the formation of small committee/steering group and linked roles to … Continue reading "Climate Action Group Meeting"
Join us to meet and question Herts County Council candidates about their stance on environmental issues in the run up to May 2021 elections. About this Event Friends of the Earth groups across the Hertfordshire are putting on this Environmental Hustings so you can question candidates from the Conservative, Green, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties … Continue reading "The Hertfordshire Environment Hustings – meet County election candidates"
World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need for international cooperation to conserve … Continue reading "World Migratory Bird Day"
We here in the first world take our coffee, bananas, jeans and sneakers for granted, but there are many people in other countries that are not so lucky. Every day, tens of thousands of people in various Asian, African and South American countries men, women and even children work themselves to the bone in nearly … Continue reading "World Fair Trade Day"
Bees and other pollinators, such as butterflies, bats and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat from human activities. Pollination is, however, a fundamental process for the survival of our ecosystems. Nearly 90% of the world's wild flowering plant species depend, entirely, or at least in part, on animal pollination, along with more than 75% of the … Continue reading "World Bee Day"
World Fish Migration Day is a one day global celebration to create awareness on the importance of free flowing rivers and migratory fish. We thank all participants and partners for hosting unique events from local to global on October 24, 2020. The next edition will be held on May 21, 2022. Everyone is welcome to … Continue reading "World Fish Migration Day"
The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. When first created by the Second Committee of the UN General Assembly in late 1993, 29 December (the date of entry into force of the Convention of Biological Diversity), was designated The International … Continue reading "International Day for Biological Diversity"
Taking place between 18-26 September, the climate action campaign known as the Great Big Green Week will see thousands of people across the UK organising local festivals and events. The campaign aims to draw attention to climate change, destruction of the natural world, while also making a connection with these issues in communities like Watford and Three Rivers, at the same time as showcasing actions to tackle climate change.
Make a difference! Litter picking is a healthy and fun way to keep the park clean and create a better environment for us and the local wildlife.
This event is a cycle ride around the proposed 7-mile Watford Green Ring. SPOKES have proposed the Green Ring route for walking & cycling. Many of the routes on the proposed local cycling network will connect to the Green Ring.
Join the team at RefillAbell for a week of family fun activities at the shop, including:
Children’s art activities
Creating a sustainability tree
A post box recycling game
RefilllAbell will also be offering a small reward or green gift to shoppers spending over £35 during Green Week.
The annual Abbots Autumn Fest is a fun event with a focus on local - foods, crafts, and community groups, with traditional games and entertainment.
Come and join us for a FREE viewing of the Dr. Seuss story The Lorax - a children’s film with a powerful environmental message on the importance of trees and nature in a world where everything is artificial and even the air is a commodity.
Take our guided butterfly walk on Sunday 19 September at Cassiobury Park, and learn more about these incredible insects, their habitats and what you can do to help them flourish. BOOKING REQUIRED – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/great-big-green-week-guided-summer-butterfly-walk-tickets-170437194236
Two of my passions, reading and reusing! Please bring your books, that you have read, loved and are in good condition, to our store. We will have a table outside with labelled boxes for you to pop them in. Take home a different book or 2 to enjoy. Adults, kids or baby books no one is … Continue reading "Big Green Book Swap"
Join the team at RefillAbell for a week of family fun activities at the shop, including:
Children’s art activities
Creating a sustainability tree
A post box recycling game
RefilllAbell will also be offering a small reward or green gift to shoppers spending over £35 during Green Week.
Come along to Woodoaks Farm to learn more about how to be more sustainable, showing how the food you choose to buy and consume can save the planet.
If you would like to find out more about sustainability and fashion, this is the event for you.
Hear from someone with over 20 years’ experience working for UK fashion brands with a focus on reducing their environmental impact and improving their social sustainability.
From 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.
A guided walk to demonstrate how important allotments are for people growing food and for biodiversity at Paddock Road allotment, meet at trading shed at entrance.
Come and join us for a FREE viewing of David Attenborough’s hit documentary - a powerful firsthand account defining moments of his career, humanity's impact on nature, and a message of hope for future generations
There 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.
Veolia 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.
Help 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
From 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.
This 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.