Watford Borough Council

The parks and open spaces in Watford are home to a wide range of wildlife. Watford Borough Council is working with partners and local residents to protect and enhance the town’s biodiversity through its nature conservation programme.

Everyone is welcome to join us at the events listed. You don’t need any previous experience, as there will be an expert leader on the day and all tools are provided. You are welcome to come along for an hour or the whole event. Children must be accompanied by an adult. You are advised to wear old clothes and stout shoes.

Please note that the details listed below are subject to change, so do check they are still running before leaving!

For further information please contact Watford Borough Council’s Conservation and Development Officer on tel: 01923 278333 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).

Tuesday 16 March
Cassiobury Park Local Nature Reserve
The Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust will be constructing a bird hide on the nature reserve.
Meet at: Rustic Bridge, Langley Way entrance, Cassiobury Park, Watford
Start at: 10am

Saturday 20 March
Cassiobury Park Local Nature Reserve
We will be finishing off the bird hides and also picking litter to help keep the park looking beautiful.
Meet at: Gade Avenue car park, Cassiobury Park, Watford
Start at: 10am

Saturday 20 March
River Colne clean up
Join the Friends of Knutsford Playing Fields to clear litter from the river and surrounding park. All welcome.
Meet at: Car park on corner of Radlett Road and Colonial Way (opposite Sanyo building), Watford
Start at: 10.30am

Saturday 27 March
Albans Wood Local Nature Reserve
Join the Friends for an early Spring bird watching walk and litter clearance in this attractive woodland.
Meet at: Albans Wood, Woodgate entrance, Woodgate, Watford
Start at: 10am