What’s a cross between Freecycle, a car boot sale and a nice walk with a cup of tea at the end? The inaugural Wheathamstead Recycling Wander. Cllr Anne Howie tells Amanda Yorwerth all about it in this week’s Environment Matters podcast. For more information, or to say that you would like to hold a stall ... Read more

Ensuring that there’s enough water in Hertfordshire for future generations whilst protecting our rare chalk stream rivers is a huge challenge. In this week’s Environment Matters podcast, we hear about an innovative project by Affinity Water that could provide a blue print for reducing water use in new housing developments around the country.

This week we’re travelling further north in Hertfordshire to hear about another of our county’s precious chalk stream rivers, the River Hiz and its tributaries. In this week’s Environment Matters podcast, member of the River Hiz Conservation Group, Clare Gooden, talks about the unique geography of the river, some of its delights and how some ... Read more

The brainchild of Tricia Gibbons, St Albans’ new eco hub, The Green House has just opened. In this week’s Environment Matters podcast, Amanda Yorwerth takes a tour with Tricia herself. Find out more about the Green House on their website or visit them above Jefferson Eco at 46, London Road, St Albans, AL1 1NG

In this week’s Environment Matters podcast, Professor Dave Goulson of Sussex University explains why he wants all of us to join in the Big Bee Hotel Challenge, and what you’ll need to do to take part. Join the Buzz Club and sign up for The Big Bee Hotel Experiment here https://www.thebuzzclub.uk/thebigbeehotelexperiment See Professor Goulson show you ... Read more

In this week’s Environment Matters podcast, the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust’s Tim Hill talks about 2 incredible birds that the Trust has helped back from the brink. He covers awesome details about the fastest animal in the world, how Watford football club could be following in the steps of St Albans Cathedral and how ... Read more

In this week’s Environment Matters podcast, Amanda Yorwerth takes a tour or St Albans’ newest eco shop where access to all is key. Hear how to hire everything you need for a zero waste party, learn about fun craft courses for teens this Easter and even how you can stock up on crisps that are ... Read more

In this week’s Environment Matters podcast, Watford Borough Council’s Cllr Ian Stotesbury explains about a 10 year project to revitalise the River Colne and our relationship with it. For more about the project including volunteer opportunities visit https://www.rivercolnewatford.co.uk/

In this week’s Environment Matters podcast, Chloe Edwards, the Herts and Middx Wildlife Trust’s Director of Nature Recovery explains why the Trust is concerned about planning proposals for Broadwater Lake SSSI and gives an update on what’s happening now. To learn more about the situation at Broadwater Lake take a look here Plus Helen Nistala ... Read more

In a buzzing podcast, we hear about the mixed fortunes of Sandridge Parish Council ‘s Pollinator Paradise project and how it has inspired Grow Community – Sopwell to start their own Jigsaw Meadows. Follow the flowers and perhaps get some inspiration of your own!