York Open Eco Homes
Visit one or more local homes that don’t cost the Earth to run. Find inspiration for your own and learn from hosts’ experiences of home upgrades.
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Urban River Foss Walk
A look at the wildlife and history of the River Foss as it passes through the city centre, ending at The Blue Bridge. There will be some steps. Location: meet beside the River Foss on Foss Islands Road at the junction with Peaseholme Green and Layerthorpe Time: 10:30 Duration: 1 mile, 1.5 hours Please bookContinue reading "Urban River Foss Walk"
Green for Now and for the Future: Eco Fair (St Nicholas’ Church, Wigginton)
St Nicholas Church St Nicholas' Church, Back Lane, WiggintonNorth York Church are hosting a series of events across York as part of York Environment Weeks. There are a wide range of activities over a number of sites—talks, upcycling workshops, nature trails, a Repair Café, a Reflection Space and Lego Church. So much to do and something for everyone! Many events are drop-in: just turnContinue reading "Green for Now and for the Future: Eco Fair (St Nicholas’ Church, Wigginton)"
Practical Conservation Volunteer
Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Ave, Tang Hall, York, YorkOur volunteer groups carry out interesting and varied conservation tasks throughout York and surrounding areas. This is a great chance to learn skills, make friends and enjoy being outdoors whilst carrying out practical work to help improve places for people and the environment.
York Open Eco Homes
Visit one or more local homes that don’t cost the Earth to run. Find inspiration for your own and learn from hosts’ experiences of home upgrades.
Rawcliffe Lake Walk
Rawcliffe LakeRawcliffe Lake Walk A walk around Rawcliffe Lake looking at the wildlife and scenery along the route. The route is surfaced without steps and is wheelchair accessible. Organized by iTravel York (City of York Council). To reach the lake take bus 6 going towards Clifton Moor and get off at the Lakeside Primary School busContinue reading "Rawcliffe Lake Walk"
Explore York’s Green Corridors – Guided Cycle Ride to Riccall
Centre of Millenium BridgeOff-road bike ride at relaxed pace along Solar System route to Riccall Wood Meadow (18 mile return journey). Bring a picnic or have lunch in one of Riccall’s cafes or pubs.
Open Garden at the Nose
St Clements Church, Scarcroft Road 15A Scarcroft Rd,, YorkSustainable crafting fun at the Nose, with community group Planet Southbank
Get to grips with Climate Science: Climate Fresk Workshop
Fairfax Corner 26 Fairfax St, YorkClimate Fresk turns climate science into a team game. Work together to connect the causes, mechanisms and effects of the climate crisis.
Green Business Forum: How to be a Standout Brand
The Grand, York Station Rise, YorkIf you want to futureproof your business, increase profits, access new markets and be more sustainable, come along to Green Business Forum: How to be a Standout Brand.
Practical Conservation Volunteer
Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Ave, Tang Hall, York, YorkOur volunteer groups carry out interesting and varied conservation tasks throughout York and surrounding areas. This is a great chance to learn skills, make friends and enjoy being outdoors whilst carrying out practical work to help improve places for people and the environment.
Terry Avenue and Knavesmire Allotment Corner Walk and Community Consultation
Rowntree Park Terry Avenue, YorkDiscuss the plans for increasing biodiversity of these green spaces in York, identifying the species that already exist and planning how best to enhance these spaces.