Nature

The Serge Hill Project in Bedmond, near Abbots Langley

One of Britain's rarest bats discovered in Hertfordshire

Our reporter on a trip into nature at Cassiobury Park

Our reporter on a trip into nature at Cassiobury Park

Watford named among UK's most nature-connected towns and cities

Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital rescuing the fox from the lantern

Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital rescuing the fox from the lantern

Fox rescued after 'crashing around garden' with lantern stuck on head

Residents and visitors have an opportunity to go on a guided walk through the Rickmansworth Aquadrome at the Chalk Tales and Fossil Trails this October

Residents and visitors have an opportunity to go on a guided walk through the Rickmansworth Aquadrome at the Chalk Tales and Fossil Trails this October

Step back to prehistory in this ancient Hertfordshire town

The Cricketers pub in Sarratt

The Cricketers pub in Sarratt

Pub walk near Watford named among country's best

Viewing the solar eclipse in Watford

Viewing the solar eclipse in Watford

The solar eclipse over Watford - 20 of your best photos

The Pansanger Great oak is said to have been either blessed or planted by Queen Elizabeth I and was visited by Queen Victoria.

The Pansanger Great oak is said to have been either blessed or planted by Queen Elizabeth I and was visited by Queen Victoria.

How to find Hertfordshire's 500-year-old oak tree with royalty and Churchill links

The Japanese knotweed map of Hertfordshire

The Japanese knotweed map of Hertfordshire

Watford named worst place in Hertfordshire for Japanese knotweed AGAIN

The Green, Croxley Green

The Green, Croxley Green

Does this Hertfordshire village have the longest green in England?

John Craven and Woodoaks farmers, workers and volunteers, alongside pupils from Maple Cross during Countryfile's visit

John Craven and Woodoaks farmers, workers and volunteers, alongside pupils from Maple Cross during Countryfile's visit

£2.5m project for 16th century barn featured on Countryfile begins

The Three Tuns in Ashwell

The Three Tuns in Ashwell

Hertfordshire village named among the prettiest near London

Ducks cross the London Marathon

Ducks cross the London Marathon

Ducks waddle across London Marathon route - Watford woman captures the moment

The wallaby spotted in Berkhamsted

The wallaby spotted in Berkhamsted

Wallaby on the loose spotted hopping around Hertfordshire village

The Rickmansworth's Aquadrome Bridge will be closed as Japanese knotweed is removed from Ebury Play Area

The Rickmansworth's Aquadrome Bridge will be closed as Japanese knotweed is removed from Ebury Play Area

Japanese Knotweed

Footbridge at beauty spot to close for Japanese knotweed removal

Brett Ellis’ explains why he disagrees with keeping exotic animals in UK zoos

Brett Ellis’ explains why he disagrees with keeping exotic animals in UK zoos

Why I now refuse to visit UK-based zoos and shun the keeping of exotic pets

Watford mayor Peter Taylor planting a tree in Watford Fields

Watford mayor Peter Taylor planting a tree in Watford Fields

Community orchard among more than 50 trees to be planted across Watford

Cllr Sarah Nelmes at the site in Rickmansworth

Cllr Sarah Nelmes at the site in Rickmansworth

Japanese knotweed being cleared from play area ahead of planned reopening

A £4.5 million property in Letchmore Heath.

A £4.5 million property in Letchmore Heath.

Village 15 minutes from Watford in running for 'UK town of culture' award

The Northern Lights could return to parts of the UK this evening for a second time this week

The Northern Lights could return to parts of the UK this evening for a second time this week

Northern Lights visible in UK again tonight - will they be in Hertfordshire?

Help shape the next chapter of the Rickmansworth Aquadrome by coming down to the council’s engagement events.

Help shape the next chapter of the Rickmansworth Aquadrome by coming down to the council’s engagement events.

Meet the man who knows what's being planned for Rickmansworth Aquadrome

The Met Office shares that the arrival of

The Met Office shares that the arrival of

Northern Lights

Northern Lights may be visible in Hertfordshire tonight - how best to see them

Watford opens new mountain bike trail in Whippendell Wood near town centre

Watford opens new mountain bike trail in Whippendell Wood near town centre

New facility putting Watford on the UK mountain biking map

Bashu was euthanised after the kidney failure was discovered.

Bashu was euthanised after the kidney failure was discovered.

Beloved Whipsnade Zoo giraffe dies after suffering kidney failure

Cassiobury Park

Cassiobury Park

Three Watford parks up for national 'people's choice' award

The Bricklayers Arms in Flauden is recommended to walkers.

The Bricklayers Arms in Flauden is recommended to walkers.

Best autumn walks with pubs in Herts and Beds - with one near Watford

Liam Fitzpatrick in Cheslyn Gardens.

Liam Fitzpatrick in Cheslyn Gardens.

Watford gardens described as town's 'best kept secret'

'Wildlife haven' nature reserve known for bluebells closes to visitors ahead of sale

Watford has had 73 sightings of Japanese knotweed.

Watford has had 73 sightings of Japanese knotweed.

Watford named worst place in Herts for Japanese knotweed

The Buck Moon captured over Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

The Buck Moon captured over Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

Stunning pictures of the full Buck Moon captured over Watford

The event will take place on August 9 at Oxhey Park.

The event will take place on August 9 at Oxhey Park.

Festival to celebrate hidden history of Watford's River Colne

The Strawberry Moon in West Watford.

The Strawberry Moon in West Watford.

Stunning pictures of Strawberry Moon over Watford

A churchyard has been transformed into a more welcoming space for families.

A churchyard has been transformed into a more welcoming space for families.

Churchyard revamp unveiled as mayor hails biodiversity boost

Northern Lights spotted in Watford, near Thomas Sawyer Way

Northern Lights spotted in Watford, near Thomas Sawyer Way

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible across Watford skies tonight - see where and when

This is exactly what giant hogweed looks like including flowers, stems and seeds

This is exactly what giant hogweed looks like including flowers, stems and seeds

How to identify giant hogweed - see the difference between common hogweed

The project, which began in 2022, aims to improve biodiversity and encourage sustainable habits in schools across the UK.

The project, which began in 2022, aims to improve biodiversity and encourage sustainable habits in schools across the UK.

Five schools in Watford join nationwide orchard initiative

Tulleys Tulip Fields will now open on Friday, April 11. This picture was taken at Tulleys Tulip Farm in West Sussex, not the site set to open near Willows Activity Farm.

Tulleys Tulip Fields will now open on Friday, April 11. This picture was taken at Tulleys Tulip Farm in West Sussex, not the site set to open near Willows Activity Farm.

New opening date for tulip fields attraction thanks to sunshine

The compost, made from recycled garden waste, will be available for green-fingered residents of Three Rivers.

The compost, made from recycled garden waste, will be available for green-fingered residents of Three Rivers.

Free compost to be given away to residents - how to get yours

Horrifying photos show how his hand, arm, leg and even foot ballooned up as the venom ran rampant through his body.

Horrifying photos show how his hand, arm, leg and even foot ballooned up as the venom ran rampant through his body.

Dad issues warning over spiders in the UK - after false widow bite

The new Easter programme includes an Easter egg hunt, a mobile farm experience, an inflatable fun day, and Easter characters.

The new Easter programme includes an Easter egg hunt, a mobile farm experience, an inflatable fun day, and Easter characters.

'Egg-citing' programme of Easter activities planned for Watford

'Park blossom.' Image: Stephen Smith

'Park blossom.' Image: Stephen Smith

Nine snaps as our 'signs of spring' theme ends

Nine super snaps to welcome the official arrival of spring

Nine super snaps to welcome the official arrival of spring

Nine super snaps to welcome the official arrival of spring

Peppermint tea bags are being hailed as a natural way of keeping ants out of your home. (Image: Getty)

Peppermint tea bags are being hailed as a natural way of keeping ants out of your home. (Image: Getty)

Experts reveal 8p hack that stops ants from invading your home

Snowdrop flowers often signal the arrival of Spring

Snowdrop flowers often signal the arrival of Spring

When is the start of Spring in the UK? All to know about the Spring Equinox

Three cute photos to help illustrate what a lovely time of year this is.

Three cute photos to help illustrate what a lovely time of year this is.

Adorable snaps of baby and lambs to help showcase spring

A male muntjac in Cassiobury Park

A male muntjac in Cassiobury Park

Nine beautiful springtime snaps in Watford and beyond

The team of local volunteers and Hertfordshire County Council’s Countryside Management Service’s conservation volunteers who planted the various tree species across Bury Grounds

The team of local volunteers and Hertfordshire County Council’s Countryside Management Service’s conservation volunteers who planted the various tree species across Bury Grounds

Fifty new trees planted at historic Rickmansworth site

Three Rivers District Council introduces a 'sticker-less' garden waste collection scheme

Three Rivers District Council introduces a 'sticker-less' garden waste collection scheme

New 'sticker-less' garden waste collection scheme launched

From the cardinal to the fen raft spider, BBC Countryfile has come up with a list of the six biggest spiders found in the UK and where to find them.

From the cardinal to the fen raft spider, BBC Countryfile has come up with a list of the six biggest spiders found in the UK and where to find them.

Britain's biggest spiders: The 'giant' arachnids that could be lurking in your home

'Winter sunshine and lots of patience!' Image: Claire Tessier

'Winter sunshine and lots of patience!' Image: Claire Tessier

Nine snaps capturing scenes of winter

The River Chess

The River Chess

Project launched to restore section of 'globally rare' River Chess

'Cassiobury Park.' Image: Mandy Bullimore

'Cassiobury Park.' Image: Mandy Bullimore

Nine snaps showcasing wildlife in winter

Seven planets - Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus, Saturn and Mercury - are set to align at the end of February.

Seven planets - Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus, Saturn and Mercury - are set to align at the end of February.

Rare planet alignment to take place in UK skies over coming weeks - best time to see

'One man and his dog on Croxley Moor.' Image: Estelle Hughes

'One man and his dog on Croxley Moor.' Image: Estelle Hughes

Nine super scenic snapshots of winter

'Evening at Bury and Batchworth lakes, Rickmansworth Aquadrome'

'Evening at Bury and Batchworth lakes, Rickmansworth Aquadrome'

Nine beautiful winter scenes caught on camera