Saturday 14 September – Saturday 12 October 2024
Our 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.
River Foss, history, wildlife and conservation walk organised by the River Foss Society. Location: meet at Huntington All Saints Church (car parking available) Time: 10:30 Duration: 2 miles, 1.5 hours One of the many walks put on by York Walking festival, more information at: https://www.itravelyork.info/yorkwalkingfestival
A walk for people who would like to see some of the wide variety of birds to be found on the university campus. Please note: ground may be rough and muddy. Organised by York Ornithological Club. Location: meet at entrance to Heslington Church, Field Lane Time: 14:00 Duration: 2 miles, 1 to 1.5 hours OneContinue reading "Bird-watching Walk – University of York"
See and hear our most common bat species which live and feed in the grounds of the university campus. The walk is easy to moderate and suitable for wheelchair users and many with mobility issues. There are steps along the route but there are alternate ramps available. There are some short parts of the walkContinue reading "Bat Walk"
Join us for 'Hello Autumn'! Enjoy apple-themed fun, crafts, storytelling, nature walks, and more.
Local forager Carl Wain will be talking about the different plants in Rowntrees Park, which ones are edible and different uses of the plants. We'll discuss how you can forage safely and will also be recording the flora we find so we can start to get a better understanding of our immediate environment and ifContinue reading "Foraging Walk at Rowntree Park- NO PLACES LEFT"
Our 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.
A small gathering where emotions about our climate crisis can be felt and shared in a safe space, over a warm drink and cake.
Our 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.
A weekly walk looking at the wildlife to be found within this popular local nature reserve. Location: meet at St Nicholas Fields Nature Reserve, Environment Centre Gate, Rawdon Avenue. Time: 10:00 Duration: 1 to 1.5 miles, 2 hours This is one of the many walks put on by York Walking festival, more information at: https://www.itravelyork.info/yorkwalkingfestival
Learn how to manage a wildlife garden from a veteran in the field as Vanessa Cook shares her experience of 40 years wildlife gardening.
Pop in to our free coffee morning to chat to two local GPs about how to find out if you are at risk of cardiovascular disease, and what lifestyle changes you can make to prevent it.
Our 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.
Exploring if and how we mother in uncertain times. Join a compassionate discussion & short story screening.
Meet the York Minster Gardening Team to hear how they are making a home for nature in the centre of York and join in with a seasonal gardening task.
A walking tour of the Minster’s heritage estate with the Director of Works & Precinct taking in its ambitious projects and low carbon initiatives.
Join our screening to find out about Drax, how they harm people and planet, and how you can take action to stop the world’s biggest tree burner!
Come and find out more about York Central and YoCo’s plans and help us to shape our next steps.
North 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 (Strensall Methodist Church)"
North 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 (Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church)"
Our 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.
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 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"
If 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.
Our 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.
Discuss 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.
Three Quakers share their concern for the environment and the links to their Quaker beliefs and practice. With questions and discussion.
Our 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.
Join us to improve hedgehog habitats on campus! It’ll be a great opportunity to learn, connect, and help protect our spiky friends!
Our 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.
An online talk on the proposed fossil fuel non-prolferation treaty that aims to stop the expansion of fossil fuels and ensure a fair phase-out and just transition.
A discussion on how achieving climate justice intersects with the fight for a free Palestine.
Get your broken stuff mended for free - reduce waste, save money, learn new skills and meet new people!
Join us at the ACT NOW! Drop-In Community Eco Fair! Discover green tips, eco-products, workshops, and family fun. No registration needed. Celebrate sustainability with us!
A relaxed, informal wander round Heworth's public green spaces with play areas. Refreshments, children's art exhibition and fairtrade stall over three different venues in Heworth
Walk along the Solar System route and riverside path to Naburn Lock. Bring picnic or buy tea / lunch at Tea-by-the-Lock.
Join the Fairy Trail at the picnic area to learn about the nature and vision of the trail. Bushcraft and foraging fun - learn some new nature skills!!
Come and see the new Community Garden in Haxby, with activities for children or just have a look around and enjoy the space.
Join author and peace campaigner Timmon Wallis for a talk about his book Warheads to Windmills: Preventing Climate Catastrophe and Nuclear War.
1hr Zoom talk and questions. Why and how does Slowing the Flow work to reduce flooding and improve biodiversity? Better still, how will beavers effectively do it for us.
Our 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.
One of our brilliant volunteer pedallers will take you out for an hour on the bike to enjoy the green spaces around the south of the city.
Our 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.
Meet the York Minster Gardening Team to hear how they are making a home for nature in the centre of York and join in with a seasonal gardening task.
Short, inclusive walks of around an hour with around 1 mile of walking. These nature walks include spotting the nature around us and taking time to pause and connect.
Our 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.
Explore York's evolving history through the life of a tree, engaging in creative activities and reflecting on the future of the city's treescape.
Free support on saving energy, managing bills and related issues such as benefits advice - especially for those aged 50+.
Q&A with Cllrs. Kent, Pavlovic, Ravilious and Fenton on the Council’s goals for environment and climate emergency. Submit questions via YEW website.
Wellbeing in York Museum Gardens Discover the beauty of York Museum Gardens – come and ponder, share in creative art journaling or add to our landscape art.
Re-wilding a small space! Short talk and interactive walk exploring the community orchard, future forest, insect corner and wildlife pond.
Join experts and community champions and discover energy-saving home solutions with YorEnergy.
Join our exploration of a beck restoration project in action at Heworth Holme. Learn why this restoration work is necessary and how it will improve the habitat for wildlife.
Fun, family-friendly protest cycle ride around the streets of York. For riders of all ages, abilities and cycle types. We want # Room to ride
