GET INVOLVED

Wednesday 29 May, Oxhey Activity Park 

Join Groundwork East to get outside and learn more about Watford's rich heritage and history, through fun and engaging activities in a local greenspace.  

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This event is free to attend - but please do book a ticket so we can judge numbers accordingly.

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‘Travelling Tales’ is an interactive heritage tour of the River Colne, available to community groups and schools in Watford. 

Our aim is to engage the residents of Watford with the history of the river and emphasise the role that the Colne has played in Watford.

As part of the Rediscovering the River Colne, there are opportunities for businesses to get involved with practical conservation, invasive species clearances and litter picks.

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Enquire today to discuss pricing and availability of these opportunities.

Get outside and meet with a group of like-minded people to explore the local area!​ This enthusiastic and social group, open to people of all abilities, meet each Monday to walk to 5k (or however far you can go)!​

We are gearing up for the next exciting phase of our works and we are on the lookout for volunteers to dive right in!

Whether you’re in the river in waders, moving materials, handing out tea and cakes, there’s a role for everyone to make a real difference.

Have a story to tell about Watford's natural, cultural or industrial heritage?

Can you inspire others with your creativity and passion?

We are looking for paid walk leaders to run river walks linked with the River Colne. 

Run twice weekly, Green gym is a volunteer-led group who run a range of conservation activities along the River Colne. Green Gym is free for anyone to join in, and make a difference in their local community. The activities suit all ranges of fitness. 

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Sunday 9 June 2024 

Groundwork East will be attending the Watford Green Market event, as a part of Great Big Green Week in Watford. You will join the Groundwork team to help promote the River Colne Programmes and encourage the local community to join events and volunteering.

Join for as much time as you can give, whether its setting up the marquee at the start of the day, or a couple of hours to hand out leaflets.

Want to hear more about the Rivers and the Colne as part of a society meeting or school assembly? We are working with experts who can come and present to your students about what is happening to the River Colne and how we making it a safer and heathier river for all. 

Friends of Oxhey park are a volunteer group who aim to make the park a safer and more welcoming space for families and anyone who wishes to enjoy their local area. Friends of Oxhey Park are a social group who welcome anyone that would like to take part.