Sustainable Three Rivers Blog

Welcome to our Sustainability blog. Check back regularly for new ideas on how you can make your lifestyle kinder to the planet. If we all make small changes then we can make a big difference.

  • Replacement Tree in Rickmansworth High Street

    Replacement Tree in Rickmansworth High Street

    Hertfordshire County Council have supplied a replacement for the sweet gum tree which was sadly knocked over in Rickmansworth High Street in September.

  • Sustainable Halloween Ideas

    Enjoy A Spooky But Sustainable Halloween!

    Halloween celebrations can be great fun for us but not always great for the planet. Check out our sustainable Halloween ideas.

  • Squash growing in Rickmansworth Community Garden

    Autumn Gardening Tips

    If you’re lucky enough to have your own green space, it’s well worth making time to make the most of it. You don’t need particularly green fingers to be able to make a difference!

  • Outdoor Learning For Children  at Grow Wild Forest School

    Inspirational Outdoor Learning For Children

    Children in the Three Rivers area now have the opportunity to get hands on with nature and enjoy open air play and learning following the establishment of the Grow Wild Forest School.

  • Bike Sharing Trial Croxley Green

    Beryl Bikes Arrive in Croxley Green

    Exciting news from Croxley Green! A new bike sharing trial has been launched, linking Croxley with Watford.

  • Sustainable Three Rivers Schools Workshops

    Our Latest School Visits

    We’re always delighted to be asked to visit schools and help youngsters learn more about sustainable living. We’ve had a busy programme this summer!

  • Harvest Time At Rickmansworth Community Garden

    Harvest Time At Rickmansworth Community Garden

    Members of the Three Rivers community gathered together at the end of September for our Ricky Harvest and Pruning event.

  • Watering Trees in Rickmansworth High Street

    Local Businesses Help Care For Rickmansworth Trees

    Thanks to the support of local businesses the two gateway trees on Rickmansworth High Street are thriving.

  • Family Fun at Our Summer Workshop

    Family Fun at Our Summer Workshop

    Families from across Three Rivers came together to enjoy painting with flowers, stories and a bug hunt in the Community Garden.

  • Bee Orchid Rickmansworth Community Garden

    Rare Orchids Discovered in Rickmansworth

    TRDC’s No Mow May policy has paid dividends in the Community Orchard, with no less than three types of orchid discovered.

  • Community Garden Rickmansworth

    Celebrating The Community Garden's First Birthday

    The Community Garden has gone from strength to strength during it’s first year. Find out more about our workshops, rare orchids and support for the Rose Garden.

  • Swift Boxes St Mary's Church Rickmansworth

    Efforts To Help Swifts in Three Rivers Pay Off

    There has been a shocking decline in swift numbers across the UK, but Three Rivers residents are fighting back with the installation of swift boxes.

  • Bunting at S3R event made using recycled materials

    Have You Discovered WRAP?

    WRAP or the Watford Recycling Arts Project is a registered charity which specialises in recyling and repurposing ethically sourced commercial waste for creative enterprise.

  • sustainable FAQs

    Sustainability FAQs

    As a local sustainability group we are often asked questions about key sustainability issues. Here are some answers to some of the most regularly asked

  • England Takes Action to Ban Single Use Plastics

    From 1st October 2023 businesses must no longer supply, sell or offer certain single use plastic items in England. Here’s why we think this is a good thing.

  • Sustainability Workshops For Schools

    Sustainability Workshops For Schools

    Sustainable Three Rivers hosted workshops for primary and secondary school pupils to mark Feeling Good Week.

  • Rickmansworth Community Garden

    Rickmansworth Community Garden

    We’re excited to announce that we will shortly be launching a brand new Community Garden in the heart of Rickmansworth.

  • New Trees Planted in Rickmansworth

    We are delighted that two new trees have been planted at the entrance to Rickmansworth Hight Street.

  • 40 Days Plastic Free

    As the results of The Big Plastic Count 2022 reveal the shocking amount of plastic used in this country, we hear from one local couple who took up the challenge to go 40 Days without using any plastic at all….

  • Meet Your Green Neighbours

    Across Three Rivers there are people making changes to their lives in order to make a difference to the health of the planet and help the fight against climate change. In this article, Annabel Foley tells us about the changes she has made.

  • A Green Way To Lower Your Fuel Bills

    As fuel bills soar, we’re all looking for ways to reduce our costs. Find out how one family found a reliable, planet friendly way to cut their electricity bills, by investing in a Community Wind Farm! Click the link to find out more.

  • Focus on Food

    Meat free doesn’t have to be dull! Find out about our recent stall at the Ricky Festival and why we’re encouraging everyone to try plant based eating once a week to make a big difference to the planet.