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10:00 am

October 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A Walk through Danesmead Wood

Danesmead Wood Danesmead wood, York

"If you go down to the woods today you might get a nice surprise..."

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Week of September 16

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9:00 am

September 17 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Practical Conservation Volunteer

Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Ave, Tang Hall, York, York

6:00 pm

September 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Climate Cafe

Rowntree Park Terry Avenue, York

9:00 am

September 18 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Practical Conservation Volunteer

Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Ave, Tang Hall, York, York

10:00 am

September 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wildwatch Walk – St Nicks

September 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Forty Years of Wildlife Gardening

Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens Stewart Ln, Stillingfleet, York

12:00 pm

September 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Multi-Sensory Nature Walk

Berrick Saul Building, University of York Harewood Way, Heslington, York

September 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Edible York at Peasholme Green

Peasholme Green Peasholme Green, York

6:00 pm

September 18 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Food lovers in York – zero waste heroes!

Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Ave, Tang Hall, York, York

7:00 pm

September 18 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

YorkCliConnect Social & Networking

Micklegate Social 148-150 Micklegate, York

8:00 am

September 19 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

OSMP’s ‘Self-Aware September’ Cuppa & Chat

Old School Medical Practice Horseman Lane, Copmanthorpe, York

9:00 am

September 19 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Practical Conservation Volunteer

Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Ave, Tang Hall, York, York

7:00 pm

September 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Solar City York: Powering up our community

Harriet Centre The Gatehouse, 49 Cemetery Rd, York

September 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Motherhood in a Climate Crisis: Conversation & Story Screening

Fairfax Corner 26 Fairfax St, York

10:00 am

September 20 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Hands on with the gardeners @ York Minster

York Minster Minster Yard, Deangate, York

2:00 pm

September 20 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Net Zero @ York Minster

York Minster Minster Yard, Deangate, York

7:00 pm

September 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Are Trees the New Fossil Fuel? How Drax Harms People and Planet

Spark York 17-21 Piccadilly, York

9:00 am

September 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Introducing YoCo: York Central Co-Owned

St Barnabas Church Jubilee Terrace, Leeman Rd, York

September 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Green for Now and for the Future: Eco Fair (Strensall Methodist Church)

Strensall Methodist Church Strensall Methodist Church, York

10:00 am

September 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Green for Now and for the Future: Eco Fair (Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church)

Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church Hall, The Village, York

September 21 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Green for Now and for the Future: Eco Fair (St Mary’s Church, Haxby)

St Mary's Church 46 the Village, Haxby, York

September 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

York Open Eco Homes

September 21 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Big Seed Share

York Army Museum 3 Tower Street, York

September 21 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Urban River Foss Walk

11:00 am

September 21 @ 11:00 am - 4:30 pm

Green for Now and for the Future: Eco Fair (St Nicholas’ Church, Wigginton)

St Nicholas Church St Nicholas' Church, Back Lane, Wigginton

9:00 am

September 22 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Practical Conservation Volunteer

Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Ave, Tang Hall, York, York

10:00 am

September 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

York Open Eco Homes

September 22 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Rawcliffe Lake Walk

Rawcliffe Lake

11:00 am

September 22 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Explore York’s Green Corridors – Guided Cycle Ride to Riccall

Centre of Millenium Bridge

2:00 pm

September 22 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Get to grips with Climate Science: Climate Fresk Workshop

Fairfax Corner 26 Fairfax St, York

September 22 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Open Garden at the Nose

St Clements Church, Scarcroft Road 15A Scarcroft Rd,, York

Week of Events

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Tue 17

Wed 18

Thu 19

Fri 20

Sat 21

Sun 22

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Practical Conservation Volunteer

September 17 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Practical Conservation Volunteer

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.

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Climate Cafe

September 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Climate Cafe

A small gathering where emotions about our climate crisis can be felt and shared in a safe space, over a warm drink and cake.

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Practical Conservation Volunteer

September 18 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Practical Conservation Volunteer

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.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wildwatch Walk – St Nicks

September 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wildwatch Walk – St Nicks

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

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Forty Years of Wildlife Gardening

September 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Forty Years of Wildlife Gardening

Learn how to manage a wildlife garden from a veteran in the field as Vanessa Cook shares her experience of 40 years wildlife gardening.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Multi-Sensory Nature Walk

September 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Multi-Sensory Nature Walk

A nature-connectivity experience around the University of York's green campus which includes soundscaping, biodiversity citizen science and nature journaling.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Edible York at Peasholme Green

September 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Edible York at Peasholme Green

Edible gardening in September in an inner-city garden - Peasholme Green.

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Food lovers in York – zero waste heroes!

September 18 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Food lovers in York – zero waste heroes!

Come and be inspired about the ways we can use every scrap of food - from field to fork! Learn about zero waste champions through the inspiration of four very different organisations in York.

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

OSMP’s ‘Self-Aware September’ Cuppa & Chat

September 19 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

OSMP’s ‘Self-Aware September’ Cuppa & Chat

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.

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Practical Conservation Volunteer

September 19 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Practical Conservation Volunteer

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.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Solar City York: Powering up our community

September 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Solar City York: Powering up our community

Come along to an interactive workshop to shape a community energy revolution in the city of York!

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Motherhood in a Climate Crisis: Conversation & Story Screening

September 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Motherhood in a Climate Crisis: Conversation & Story Screening

Exploring if and how we mother in uncertain times. Join a compassionate discussion & short story screening.

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Hands on with the gardeners @ York Minster

September 20 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Hands on with the gardeners @ York Minster

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.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Net Zero @ York Minster

September 20 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Net Zero @ York Minster

A walking tour of the Minster’s heritage estate with the Director of Works & Precinct taking in its ambitious projects and low carbon initiatives.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Are Trees the New Fossil Fuel? How Drax Harms People and Planet

September 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Are Trees the New Fossil Fuel? How Drax Harms People and Planet

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!

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Introducing YoCo: York Central Co-Owned

September 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Introducing YoCo: York Central Co-Owned

Come and find out more about York Central and YoCo’s plans and help us to shape our next steps.

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Green for Now and for the Future: Eco Fair (Strensall Methodist Church)

September 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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 (Strensall Methodist Church)"

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Green for Now and for the Future: Eco Fair (Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church)

September 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Green for Now and for the Future: Eco Fair (Haxby and Wigginton 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)"

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Green for Now and for the Future: Eco Fair (St Mary’s Church, Haxby)

September 21 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Green for Now and for the Future: Eco Fair (St Mary’s Church, Haxby)

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! Come along to St Mary's ChurchContinue reading "Green for Now and for the Future: Eco Fair (St Mary’s Church, Haxby)"

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

York Open Eco Homes

September 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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.

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Big Seed Share

September 21 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Big Seed Share

To celebrate York Environment Weeks York Army Museum would like to share some wildflower seeds that you can sow at home to enhance the biodiversity of your garden.

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Practical Conservation Volunteer

September 22 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Practical Conservation Volunteer

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.

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

York Open Eco Homes

September 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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.

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Rawcliffe Lake Walk

September 22 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Rawcliffe Lake Walk

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"

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Explore York’s Green Corridors – Guided Cycle Ride to Riccall

September 22 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Explore York’s Green Corridors – Guided Cycle Ride to Riccall

Off-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.

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Get to grips with Climate Science: Climate Fresk Workshop

September 22 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Get to grips with Climate Science: Climate Fresk Workshop

Climate Fresk turns climate science into a team game. Work together to connect the causes, mechanisms and effects of the climate crisis.

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Open Garden at the Nose

September 22 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Open Garden at the Nose

Sustainable crafting fun at the Nose, with community group Planet Southbank

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