Oxhey Park clear up
South Oxhey Playing FieldsJoin us in a litter pick to help clear up Oxhey's well-loved local park. Meet at Green Cycle Bridge Oxhey Park WD18 0HZ
Free
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Great Big Green Day at Random Cafe
Random Cafe Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, WatfordA day for all the family celebrating all things green. Including cycle security marking, gardening, green cleaning workshops and so much more. Entry is free, there will be some stalls with costs. The Random Cafe will be open for hot and cold food and drinks.
Deep Time Walk
Kings Langley Common Kings LangleyWalk led by Mary Chabrel and John Ingleby, starting at the crossroads of Langley Hill and Love Lane, corner of Kings Langley Common. We will follow a script and walk you through the history of planet earth with regular stopping points in the countryside between Kings Langley and Chipperfield, returning to Kings Langley Common. Bring … Continue reading "Deep Time Walk"
Free
Conservation work on Croxley Common Moor
Croxley Common Moor Mill Lane (only pedestrian and cycle access, no vehicle access), Croxley GreenCroxley Common Moor is a Site of Special Scientific Interest because of its rich diversity of wild flowers. Help us protect the Moor by removing ragwort and thistles. Meeting: Walk down Mill Lane (from the junction between Watford Road (A412) and Frankland Road) to its very end to reach the Croxley Common Moor entrance (postcode … Continue reading "Conservation work on Croxley Common Moor"
Free
Open Farm Sunday – A family Day on Woodoaks Farm, Maple Cross.
Woodoaks Farm Denham Way, Maple CrossTake part in the Nationwide 'Open Farm Sunday' event at Woodoaks Farm Maple Cross where nature led farming leads to improved wellness for wildlife, planet and community. Come & meet - Melanie our Flower Farmer, Rickey our Market Gardener and the Whitby Family Farmers. Jump on board the tractor & trailer ride with farmer John. … Continue reading "Open Farm Sunday – A family Day on Woodoaks Farm, Maple Cross."
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Green Festival at Chiltern Open Air Museum
Chiltern Open Air Museum Newland Park, Chalfont St Giles, BuckinghamshireA day filled with sustainable fun for all ages. Featuring an eco-friendly market, live music and theatre, wellbeing sessions and family activities.
£10 – £16
Herts Health Walks
Various across Watford, Three Rivers and HertsmereEnjoy the countryside and local green spaces with the Free Hertfordshire Health Walks led by qualified volunteer leaders. Over 20 walks over the Great Big Green Week from Monday to Sunday - dip in and find a walk to suit you.
Watford Green Festival
The Parade The Parade, Watford Town Centre, WatfordJoin us as we start this years South West Herts Great Big Green Week! Come along and make a day of it in Atria and the Parade in Watford High Street and discover stalls on all things to do with sustainability including: get involved in a range of children's craft activities (and for adults a … Continue reading "Watford Green Festival"
Film Screening – Ice Age: The Meltdown
Watford Palace Theatre 20 Clarendon Road, WatfordCome along to a free family-friendly screening of Ice Age: The Meltdown at Watford Palace Theatre. Faced with global warming and the thawing of a gigantic glacier, follow Manny, Sid and Diego as they find themselves forced to leave their once-hospitable home on a journey to safety on higher ground. Doors open at 3pm for … Continue reading "Film Screening – Ice Age: The Meltdown"
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Outdoor Meeting for Worship
Watford Quaker Meeting House 150 Church Road, Watford, United KingdomQuakers believe in sustainability and caring for the world around us. We worship in stillness. Join a peaceful Quaker Meeting for Worship outside in our beautiful garden. Suitable for all ages; Wheelchair accessible; The Meeting will take place on the grass, chairs, benches provided, spaces for wheelchairs, surface may be slightly uneven; If it rains, we'll … Continue reading "Outdoor Meeting for Worship"
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St Mary’s Churchyard Nature Survey
St Mary's Church 1 Church Street, Watford, United KingdomChild-friendly event to find out what lurks amongst the tombstones of St Mary's Churchyard as a baseline for the Green Heart of Watford initiative. Join St Mary's climate group as we survey what we have in order to work out what we should do to restore nature to help make this part of the Green … Continue reading "St Mary’s Churchyard Nature Survey"
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RefillAbell water play for children
RefillAbell 4 Haydon Road, Oxhey Village, WatfordCome and experience 'refilling' containers outside the shop. Play with measuring jugs, funnels and taps. Please wear suitable clothing. Children must be accompanied by and adult, and supervised by them. Daily event between 10am and 4pm, Monday 10 June to Saturday 15 June.
Is the Circular Economy the New Frontier?
OnlineJoin our speakers to gain a greater understanding of the critical success factors and risks of moving towards a circular economy, plus Q&A. The circular economy (CE), promoted by the Ellen McArthur Foundation , the Waste Resource and Action Program (WRAP) and high-profile academic organizations, presents opportunities for reducing waste and pollution which damage the … Continue reading "Is the Circular Economy the New Frontier?"
Community Litter Pick – Croxley Green
Croxley Green Parish Council Office, Community Way, Croxley Green, WD3 3SU Community Way, Croxley Green, United KingdomA litter pick around Croxley Green. All equipment provided by Croxley Green Parish Council - just pop along to the Parish Coucil offices at anytime during the day to pick up the litter picking kits and take your pick of where to pick!
Free
Green Gym Active Conservation
Watford Rugby Club Knutsford Playing Fields, Radlett Road, WatfordHelp 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. Suitable for adults only; will go ahead unless rain is horrendous.
Free
Random Cafe
Random Cafe Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, WatfordPop into Random Cafe, a non-profit cafe with a mission to reduce food waste and environmental impact.
Growing your own on an allotment, how having an allotment can improve your life!
Paddock Road allotment Lower Paddock Road, Oxhey, Watford, Hertfordshire, United KingdomA guided walk of Paddock Road allotment explaining the benefits of having an allotment, crops that can be grown and the biodiversity benefits that allotments create. Suitable for all ages; wheelchair accessible.
Free
Cycling skills and ride
Watford Cycle Hub King George V Playing Fields, Chaffinch Lane, Watford, United KingdomJoin us for an evening session to learn some new cycling skills in a traffic free environment before we head off together on a short ride. Suitable for adults who can ride a bike (even if you haven't done so for a while). Cycling is a great way to get outdoors, keep healthy and reduce … Continue reading "Cycling skills and ride"
Volunteer gardening sessions
Peace Garden, Cassiobury Park Cassiobury Park, WatfordCome along to our volunteer session at Cassiobury Park’s Peace Garden and help us look after this special place for people and wildlife. Please wear sturdy footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather and gloves & tools provided. No booking required, but would please contact cassiobury@watford.gov.uk so they are able to provide helpful event details. … Continue reading "Volunteer gardening sessions"
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Bubble bar making
LUSH in Atria Shopping CentreCome 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.
David Attenborough documentary screening and discussion
The Pump House 5 Local Board Road, Watford, United KingdomSir David Attenborough tells a story of hope in a time of crisis for UK nature in Saving Our Wild Isles: a documentary that came to BBC iPlayer in Spring 2023. Commissioned by WWF, the RSPB and the National Trust, and produced by Silverback Films, the documentary was inspired by the Wild Isles series and … Continue reading "David Attenborough documentary screening and discussion"
Green Gym Active Conservation
Watford Rugby Club Knutsford Playing Fields, Radlett Road, WatfordHelp 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. Suitable for adults only; will go ahead unless rain is horrendous.
Free
Random Cafe
Random Cafe Meriden Gardens,24a Garsmouth Way, WatfordPop into Random Cafe, a non-profit cafe with a mission to reduce food waste and environmental impact.
Bubble bar making
LUSH in Atria Shopping CentreCome 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.
General Farm Volunteering
Woodoaks Farm Denham Way, Maple CrossHelp Woodoaks move towards a sustainable food and farming hub. Book via: https://forms.gle/o7KD9aKA64mYqDxP9
Litter pick by canal barge
Hunton Bridge/ A41 junction on the canal footpath Bridge Rd, Hunton Bridge, Sarratt, Kings LangleyThis event is being brought together by a quartet of organisations, Paper Mill at Frogmore, Just One Bag, Sunnyside and Abbots in Transition. The event will be on Friday 14th June, with the barge and the pilot to keep the boat on track, working the canal between Kings Langley and Hunton Bridge. Sunnyside will be … Continue reading "Litter pick by canal barge"
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Compost Club at Woodoaks
Woodoaks Farm Denham Way, Maple CrossFind 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
Laugh and Learn with our very own community garden Ted (Casey) talks!
rickmansworth community garden Three Rivers House, RickmansworthWould 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!"
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Bubble bar making
LUSH in Atria Shopping CentreCome 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.
St Oswald’s Community Litter Pick in Croxley
St Oswald's Church Malvern Way, Croxley Green, United KingdomLitter 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.
Free