Litter Pick - Knutsford playing fields/ Radlett Road playing fields

Friends of the Earth Watford and Three Rivers is a local group which acts on local and national issues ranging from climate change, energy use, waste, biodiversity (especially bees at present) and local issues.

Friends of the Earth Watford and Three Rivers

Be a wildlife saviour and help care for our local environment by supporting a litter pick near you! Join us in supporting the #GBSpringClean

Watford Rugby Club

Every year, an estimated 8 million tonnes of litter washes into our rivers and enters the world’s oceans. Plastic poses the biggest threat to marine wildlife as it doesn’t just disappear; it simply breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces, and has detrimental effects on food chains, working its way up from the tiniest plankton into the bodies of sharks, whales and dolphins.But it’s not just our marine life at risk from litter. Mammals like hedgehogs and birds like swans frequently suffer injuries as a result of getting caught up in waste.Litter-picking is a sociable activity, makes a real difference in improving our environment, plus gives a real sense of well-being and satisfaction of a job well done!Litter pickers, high-vis vests and bin bags will be provided. We will also provide gloves but if you have your own gardening gloves feel free to bring these. Stout boots will be a bonus there as there is mud in places. Children are welcome to participate but must be closely supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.Every piece of litter collected is one less hazard in the environment. Come along – whether a regular picker or a first-time volunteer – and make a positive, practical contribution!Join us after the Litter Pick at the WRFC BAR &amp; COFFEE HOUSE for a discount on hot drinks for those taking part.