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The York rivers trail is a City of York Council and Ousewem initiative exploring the relationship between people, place and water. Working with local communities, artists, schools, historians and environmental organisations, we create opportunities for people to discover York’s rivers through nature, creativity, heritage and climate resilience. Our aim is to connect more people with the environment and inspire positive action for future generations.

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  • October 2026

  • Sat 3

    York rivers trail: Stories, nature and resilience along the river

    October 3 @ 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM York rivers trail: Stories, nature and resilience along the river
    North Street Gardens North Street Gardens, North Street, York, United Kingdom
    Out In Nature

    Explore nature, biodiversity and climate resilience on the York rivers trail. Share ideas to help shape its future.

  • Sat 3

    York rivers trail: Stories, nature and resilience along the river

    October 3 @ 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM York rivers trail: Stories, nature and resilience along the river
    North Street Gardens North Street Gardens, North Street, York, United Kingdom
    Out In Nature

    Explore nature, biodiversity and climate resilience on the York rivers trail. Share ideas to help shape its future.

  • Sun 4

    York rivers trail: The rivers and us

    October 4 @ 9:00 AM - October 29 @ 6:00 PM York rivers trail: the rivers and us – following the Foss
    City Screen Picture House 13-17 Coney St, York
    Climate Education

    Exhibition exploring York's rivers through photography, stories and creative responses inspired by nature, place and community.

  • Sat 24

    York rivers trail: the rivers and us – following the Foss

    October 24 @ 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM York rivers trail: the rivers and us – following the Foss
    Tower Gardens York
    Learning

    Guided walk along the York rivers trail to the River Foss, exploring heritage, wildlife and the river's role in a resilient city.

  • Sat 24

    York rivers trail: the rivers and us – following the Foss

    October 24 @ 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM York rivers trail: the rivers and us – following the Foss
    Tower Gardens York
    Learning

    Guided walk along the York rivers trail to the River Foss, exploring heritage, wildlife and the river's role in a resilient city.

  • Tue 27
    Two members of school staff (a man and a woman, wearing brightly coloured staff lanyards) gently lower a large piece of blue silk that represents a river onto the heads of the students sitting on the floor. The students are aged 8-10 and are smiling and laughing.

    The rivers and us: stories in motion

    October 27 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Rowntree Park Terry Avenue, York
    Family-friendly

    Creative family storytelling workshop exploring York's rivers, wildlife and future through imagination, drama and performance. Ages 5+.

  • Tue 27

    The rivers and us: future voices

    October 27 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Rowntree Park Terry Avenue, York
    Climate Education

    Explore York's rivers through storytelling, discussion and performance. Share ideas for a more resilient future. Ages 13+.

  • Wed 28

    The rivers and us: animating the river

    October 28 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Homestead Park Pavillion The Homestead, 40 Water End, York, United Kingdom

    Family animation workshop exploring York's rivers, wildlife and biodiversity through creativity and storytelling. Ages 7+.

  • Wed 28

    The rivers and us: future frames

    October 28 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Homestead Park Pavillion The Homestead, 40 Water End, York, United Kingdom
    Family-friendly

    Use animation to explore York's rivers, climate resilience and biodiversity, and share your vision for the future. Ages 13+.

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