Join us in making Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere sustainable
Find out from Flo Garvey everything you need to know about turning your garden and food waste into nutrient-rich compost for your very own patch. Meet below the Creative Juices logo wall. Book via https://forms.gle/o7KD9aKA64mYqDxP9
Would you like to learn how to take cuttings successfully or make your own pollinator-friendly hanging basket? Or how about discovering the best vegetables to grow in a small garden or plant pot? You will learn so much from Ted - and have great fun too. Come up to our beautiful new community garden in … Continue reading "Laugh and Learn with our very own community garden Ted (Casey) talks!"
Come along to LUSH in the Atria shopping centre and make your own bubble bars! The slots will be limited of 10 people per workshop (so 10 a day at 4:30pm) and it will be £7 per person.
Litter Pick around Croxley Green starting and finishing at St Oswald's Church, Malvern Way Suitable for all ages; children must be in the care of a parent or guardian; will go ahead unless weather conditions are severe.
Sign up to offer your volunteering help to Woodoak's Flower Farmer Melanie for the 2024 growing season. 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. Tasks will include prepping beds and pathways, planting and mulching and lots more. We … Continue reading "Open Volunteering on Golden Rose Flower Farm with Melanie"
Hear about local birdlife, and how we can protect it, followed by a walk around Cassiobury Park.
Join us for a community litter pick in the beautiful Cassiobury Park. Let's work together to keep this green space clean and thriving for everyone to enjoy. Open to Adults and family groups.
Would you like to learn how to take cuttings successfully or make your own pollinator-friendly hanging basket? Or how about discovering the best vegetables to grow in a small garden or plant pot? You will learn so much from Ted - and have great fun too. Come up to our beautiful new community garden in … Continue reading "Laugh and Learn with our very own community garden Ted (Casey) talks!"
Calling all nature lovers! Ready to make a difference? Join our conservation work group in Cassiobury Park Nature Reserve. Help us protect this precious environment and keep it beautiful for generations to come. Be a part of something special! Email membership@friendsofcassioburypark.org.uk to register. Suitable for adults and teenagers who are accompanied.
Want to improve sustainability around the house but not sure where to start? Confused and overwhelmed by all the eco-options but want to avoid greenwashing? Why not come along to the Watford and Three Rivers Friends of the Earth Eco-Homes and Gardens event. WHERE: Croxley Danes School, Croxley Green (easy to access and accessible to all) … Continue reading "Eco-homes and gardens open day"
Pop into Random Cafe, a non-profit cafe with a mission to reduce food waste and environmental impact.
Refresh your wardrobe while helping the planet and bring your clothes to swap them for something new for you. A Clothes Swap is an opportunity to circulate clothes with other members of the community and reduce the 350,000 tonnes of used but still wearable clothing that goes to landfill in the UK every year. DROP … Continue reading "Clothes Swap"
Surveying plants in St Oswald's church grounds to discover how well we are conserving nature. Survey suitable for all ages from 7 upwards; children must be in the care of a parent or guardian; wheelchair accessible; may be postponed in heavy rain.
A variety of activities will be happening at and from Watford Cycle Hub to showcase our commitment to environmental sustainability including... - Led Family Ride from Watford Cycle Hub along the traffic free Ebury Way to Oxhey Activity Park. - Trishaw rides for elderly and disabled people to enable them to enjoy a ride around … Continue reading "Watford Cycle Hub Wheelie Green Day"
Family-friendly all-age worship centred on caring for God's creation followed by picnic lunch and activities for children. Suitable for all ages; wheelchair accessible; Service 10 am - 11.15 am; picnic and children's activities end 2.30 pm; will go ahead whatever the weather, if necessary indoors; children must be in the care of a parent or … Continue reading "St Oswald’s Counts on Nature church service"
Come along to Fisher’s Field & Park Nature Reserve. Watch nature in magnification. Learn about our trees. Make a stick person. Try our walk about quiz, & many more activities. Suitable for all ages. Wheelchair accessible
Come join us at St Mary's Church for an event focused on making a real impact on our planet! Learn some more theory, then dive into the practice with experts and practitioners with practical tips and tricks to help save the environment and reduce our carbon footprint. From community schemes to transition to Net Zero, … Continue reading "Think Global, Act Local: Practical Action to Fix our Planet"
This is a course for people who have never ridden or learnt to ride – you don’t even need to own a bike! As far as possible events continue whatever the weather. Check ride info for age suitability Trishaws are available for wheelchair users
Explore the Museum's 45 acre site in the Chilterns and discover the species that live there with our family-friendly activities. Wheelchair accessible. £13.00 for adults. £12.00 Concessions. £10.00 for under 17s. Under 4's are free. You can book in advance or come along on the day.
Free Guided Rides from and to our Cycle Hub happen regularly, and are run entirely by volunteer Ride Leaders and Breeze Champions. If you’re feeling nervous about group cycling, or think that the speed or lycra may be intimidating, you will be welcomed at one of the free rides starting from Watford Cycle Hub. Routes … Continue reading "Beginners Breeze Ride to Lock 81"
Free Guided Rides from and to our Cycle Hub happen regularly, and are run entirely by volunteer Ride Leaders and Breeze Champions. If you’re feeling nervous about group cycling, or think that the speed or lycra may be intimidating, you will be welcomed at one of the free rides starting from Watford Cycle Hub. Routes … Continue reading "Olympiads Guided Ride"
🌿 Croxley’s Big Green Fair 🌿 A Celebration of Local Sustainability Join us for Croxley’s Big Green Fair – a vibrant, market-style event showcasing local businesses, organisations and initiatives all working towards a greener future! 🛍️ Explore a wide range of eco-friendly products and services 🌱 Connect with sustainable and environmental groups in the community … Continue reading "Croxley’s Big Green Fair"
Film screening, tbc! Will update with registration links as soon as available Child friendly, wheelchair accessible
Help to manage the green space along the River Colne to improve biodiversity and accessibility. From weeding and pruning to scything and coppicing, something to suit all fitness levels. Come and join in the fun, we would love to meet you. Meet at Knutsford Playing Fields, by Watford Rugby Club No booking required; Suitable for Adults only
enjoy an afternoon looking at an allotment in a beautiful part of Watford, discussing how allotments are good for biodiversity and for health benefits for all will go ahead unless absolutely pouring down and electrical storm!
Still finalising details will update as soon as available, time of event also tbc Registration link to follow Wheelchair accessible
Come along to our volunteer session at Cassiobury Park’s Peace Garden and help us look after this special place for people and wildlife. Activities include, cutting back vegetation, weeding and watering. Please wear sturdy footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather and gloves & tools provided. The event will go ahead, unless the weather conditions … Continue reading "Volunteer gardening session"
A walk looking at birds and other wildlife and considering how we can help them Meet outside The Hub in Cassiobury Park; It will go ahead in light rain, but not in a storm No booking required; Suitable for Adults only
Help to manage the green space along the River Colne to improve biodiversity and accessibility. From weeding and pruning to scything and coppicing, something to suit all fitness levels. Come and join in the fun, we would love to meet you. Meet at Knutsford Playing Fields, by Watford Rugby Club No booking required; Suitable for Adults only
This is a course for people who have never ridden or learnt to ride – you don’t even need to own a bike! As far as possible events continue whatever the weather. Check ride info for age suitability Trishaws are available for wheelchair users