Rediscovering the River Colne

Enjoy, get involved with the River Colne

There are lots of ways you can play a part in making the River Colne a cleaner, healthier and more welcoming place for everyone.

Explore the events and volunteering opportunities below to see how you can get involved and help care for this special river.

• Groundwork’s Green Doctors - Groundwork’s Green Doctors provide free, one-to-one energy efficiency and money-saving advice for Hertfordshire households. Get practical guidance on reducing energy use, draught-proofing, and understanding bills. They also offer referrals to local services like debt advice and food banks. Eligibility: over 65s, households with children under 5, benefit recipient, people with physical or mental health conditions. Register your interest: https://groundwork.my.salesforce-sites.com/CadentEnquiryForm
• Walk Leaders - Do you love Watford and enjoy sharing stories? We’re looking for passionate people to become paid walk leaders for new community walks along the River Colne. You don’t need to be a historian, just someone who enjoys connecting with people, telling stories, and inspiring pride in our community. Whether it’s nature, history, or local life, your enthusiasm can bring the river’s story to life. Join us and help others see Watford in a new way. Register your interest: emily.evans@groundwork.org.uk
• Corporate Team Building and Health Walks - Multiple sites across Watford, 2025/26. 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. Enquire today to discuss pricing and availability of these opportunities. Register your interest: adam.asquith@groundwork.org.uk
• Friends of Oxhey Park - Oxhey Park, Second Saturday of each month, 10.30am, March-November (except August). 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. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/748340235178031
• Oxhey Village Walking Group - Oxhey Village Green, Every Monday at 6:30pm, 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)! Learn more: http://www.facebook.com/groups/304632849959937/about/