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SUMMARY:Castle Howard's Future Landscapes - From Hundred Springs to Climate Extremes
DESCRIPTION:Castle Howard’s acclaimed Future Landscapes series comes to the York Environment Festival for a panel discussion on water in a changing climate. \nInspired by Henderskelfe\, meaning “Hundred Springs“\, speakers from Castle Howard\, Environment Bank\, Howardian Hills National Landscape and Young Wilders will explore flooding\, drought and landscape resilience.  \nThis panel discussion is perfect for anyone interested in nature\, climate and water. Suitable for ages 12+. \nReserve your spot online: https://www.castlehoward.co.uk/whats-on/natural-environment-events
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/future-landscapes-hundred-springs-climate-extremes/
LOCATION:Patch\, The Bonding Warehouse\, Terry Avenue\, York\, YO1 6FA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261021T190000
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SUMMARY:Building a Just Future in an Age of Crisis. An Audience with Asad Rehman\, Chief Exec. of Friends of the Earth\, and guests\, Caroline Lucas and Kate Pickett
DESCRIPTION:‘Having grown up in a working class community riven with poverty and racism\, I know that changing hearts and minds on the environment is our biggest challenge in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis and deepening inequality\,’ explains Asad\, who will look at how to meet this challenge when political consensus on climate is broken by political forces seeking to divide communities. He will explore this in dialogue with Caroline Lucas (via an online appearance)\, Compass co-chair\, Kate Pickett\, Uni. of York\, and the audience. \nUnder 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. \nBooking is required and can be done by this link: https://tinyurl.com/muk54hxu. \nAttendees can also use the above link to submit a question to the panel. \nThis event is free to attend\, but there is an option to make a small donation to York Friends of the Earth for campaigning activities. \nFind us at the Priory Street Centre\, 15 Priory Street\, YO1 6ET
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/building-just-future-in-age-of-crisis/
LOCATION:Priory Street Centre\, 15 Priory Street\, York\, YO1 6ET
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Climate Education,Climate Justice,Hearing loop,Sustainable Living,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260830T190055Z
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SUMMARY:What’s in the water? Using data to tackle misinformation and drive change
DESCRIPTION:Is the Ouse an open sewer\, or a river we’re forgetting how to know? \nThis interactive evening explores how myths\, headlines and assumptions shape public perceptions of York’s river\, and how citizen science and community knowledge can help us build a clearer picture and drive change. \nFeaturing Ouse It or Lose It\, the University of York’s AQUA Project and local river partners\, with discussion and audience Q&A. With images from the City Archive as hosted by Explore York Library and Archives. \nSuitable for ages 14+\, people under the age of 14 can attend if accompanied by a responsible adult. \nTickets for this free event are available at https://exploreyork.org.uk/whats-on/
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/using-data-to-tackle-misinformation-and-drive-change/
LOCATION:York Explore Library\, Library Square\, York\, YO1 7DS
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Climate Education,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260904T150234Z
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SUMMARY:National Emergency Briefing screening and panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of the National Emergency Briefing and a panel on the climate and nature crisis facing us all and how we can move to a better future together. The film brings this evidence together in an accessible format and our panel will help situate the discussion within York’s context. \nThe screening of the film will last an hour and will be followed by a panel of experts from across the university and York’s community. \nBooking is required for this event. Suitable for ages 16+.  \nFind us at the Creative Centre York St John University\, Lord Mayor’s Walk\, York\, YO31 7EX
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/national-emergency-briefing-screening-and-panel/
LOCATION:Creative Centre\, York St John University\, Lord Mayor's Walk\, York\, YO31 7EX
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Climate Education,Climate Justice,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260829T212405Z
CREATED:20260829T212405Z
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SUMMARY:Get to grips with the Planetary Boundaries @ Homestead Park
DESCRIPTION:Perhaps you’ve got your head around the climate crisis? Or the ecological crisis? It’s already a head scratcher. The Stockholm Resilience Centre have identified a further 7 other earth systems that we need to be aware of. Together they call these “”planetary boundaries.” \nThese 9 planetary boundaries are exposed and explained in this systemic and collaborative 3-hour workshop. \nFind us at: Homestead Park Pavillion. The Homestead\, 40 Water End York YO30 6WP \nwhat3words.com/flips.nurses.renew (Find out more about what3words) \nSuitable for ages 14+. Book online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/york-get-to-grips-with-the-planetary-boundaries-homestead-tickets-1996252716613?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/get-to-grips-with-planetary-boundaries/
LOCATION:Homestead Park Pavillion\, The Homestead\, 40 Water End\, York\, YO30 6WP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261027T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260830T190706Z
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SUMMARY:Why Trees Matter
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Rawcliffe Country Park for a fun\, family-friendly drop-in event exploring the amazing world of trees. Discover how trees help tackle climate change\, reduce pollution and flooding\, support wildlife\, and provide food. Learn to identify a variety of local trees\, enjoy hands-on tree planting demonstrations\, and find out how to get trees for your own garden or community. \nPerfect for children\, young people\, families\, and nature lovers. All welcome – just drop in! \nNo age restrictions but children should be accompanied by an adult. \nFind us in Rawcliffe Country Park at the Park and Ride – use the What3Words location ///duck.making.soak.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/why-trees-matter/
LOCATION:Rawcliffe Country Park\, Rawcliffe\, York\, YO30 5RX
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Climate Education,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261027T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260831T140623Z
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SUMMARY:The rivers and us: future voices
DESCRIPTION:What kind of future do we want for York’s rivers? \nDrawing inspiration from the York rivers trail\, this creative workshop invites young people to explore rivers\, climate resilience\, nature and community through storytelling\, discussion and performance. Participants will develop creative responses\, share their perspectives and consider how individual and collective action can help shape a more sustainable and resilient future for York’s rivers\, communities and natural environment. \nBook your place here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cityofyorkcouncil1/2364683 \nBooking information: \n\nSuitable for young people aged 13+. No previous drama or performance experience is required.\nCapacity is limited to 10 participants to allow time for discussion\, creative development and performance.\nThe workshop is designed for young people aged 13+ to participate independently\, although parents and carers are expected to remain on site.\nSet within Rowntree Park\, the amphitheatre is near the southern tennis courts and recreation field (Millennium Bridge side).
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/the-rivers-and-us-future-voices/
LOCATION:Rowntree Park\, Terry Avenue\, York\, YO23 1JQ
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Getting Creative,Out In Nature,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261028T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T163000
DTSTAMP:20260902T202756Z
CREATED:20260829T223612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T202756Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Fresk
DESCRIPTION:Take part in a 3-hour interactive workshop to understand the causes and consequences of climate change and how to take action: open to all. \nThis collaborative workshop uses an interactive card game to make the fundamental science behind climate change accessible and empowers participants to take action. Climate facts are sourced from scientific publications found in the IPCC reports: these are the same reports that inform global political and economic decision-making at the highest level. \nSuitable for ages 16+. Note: spaces are limited.  Later submissions may be placed on a waiting list. \nPlease sign up to secure your spot and make us aware of any accessibility requirements via our Google sign up form https://forms.gle/xdRbXDz1yMBv7jMY6 \nFind the Sustainability Clinic on the University of York Campus West – here is a link to the interactive university map: https://www.york.ac.uk/map/#locidmsd-r-b10 \nIf you have any questions about our sessions\, or can no longer attend\, please contact esay@york.ac.uk
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/esay-climate-fresk/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:Sustainability Clinic\, University of York Campus West\, Heslington\, York\, Yorkshire\, YO10 5DD
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Socials,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261028T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T190000
DTSTAMP:20260901T185328Z
CREATED:20260829T203202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T185328Z
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SUMMARY:York City Nature Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the incredible wildlife seen in and around York at the Launch of a weeklong visual exhibition at the Norman Rea Gallery on the University of York campus. \nThe exhibition includes photographs of wild animals and plants people took during the York City Nature Challenge\, paintings and drawings showcasing the art of nature journaling\, and brings to light nature-related insights from the Borthwick Archives! There will be sensory journals\, stickers and nature-themed bookmarks too! \nPlease book in advance: https://forms.gle/KxBhDMoS3mfbMrKf8 \nSuitable for ages 5+. \nThe Norman Rea Gallery is on the first floor of Derwent College\, on the Heslington Campus of the University of York.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/york-city-nature-exhibition/
LOCATION:Norman Rea Gallery\, Derwent College\, University of York\, York\, YO10 5DD
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Getting Creative,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260831T174343Z
CREATED:20260831T172734Z
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SUMMARY:The Environmental Destruction of Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh is a distinguished Palestinian scientist and author\, founder and director of the Palestine Museum of Natural History and the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University where he teaches. His talk will be of interest to all who are concerned with climate justice and justice in Palestine. \nThis is an online event. Reserve your spot: https://buytickets.at/ypa/2356761 \nSuitable for ages 12+.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/environmental-destruction-of-palestine/
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Climate Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261029T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260829T214241Z
CREATED:20260829T214241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T214241Z
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SUMMARY:Weeds!
DESCRIPTION:Hear how City of York council manages weeds\, and how to opt your street out of chemical spraying. \nVolunteers from communities that have opted out and Councillors Kent and Whitcroft will share how they manage this\, and Laura Potts\, a Bishophill resident\, will talk about the value of street plants in greening our environment. \nFind us at the Hudson Room\, CYC West Offices\, Station Rise \nThis is a drop-in session suitable for ages 12+ – no booking is needed.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/weeds/
LOCATION:West Offices\, West Offices\, Station Rise\, York\, YO1 6GA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Hearing loop,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261031T160000
DTSTAMP:20260904T133130Z
CREATED:20260904T133130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T133130Z
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SUMMARY:Island South Bank and the Good Swamp
DESCRIPTION:Find out about the once-and-future wetlands of South Bank in this unusual immersive art installation. How did prehistoric people make their way through the swampy landscape\, and what messages did they leave for us? What will it be like when sea levels rise and humans make adjustments in a new watery world? What messages should we send to our descendants? \nSuitable for locals (web-footed or otherwise) and curious minds of all ages. \nNo booking required\, just turn up! \nThis event will take place in the Southlands Methodist Church (Room 1) on Bishopthorpe Road. This location can be located with the following What3Words: punt.boxing.aura (find out more about what3words)
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/island-south-bank-good-swamp/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Southlands Methodist Church\, Southlands Methodist Church\, Bishopthorpe Road\, York\, YO23 1NX
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261101T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260904T133130Z
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SUMMARY:Island South Bank and the Good Swamp
DESCRIPTION:Find out about the once-and-future wetlands of South Bank in this unusual immersive art installation. How did prehistoric people make their way through the swampy landscape\, and what messages did they leave for us? What will it be like when sea levels rise and humans make adjustments in a new watery world? What messages should we send to our descendants? \nSuitable for locals (web-footed or otherwise) and curious minds of all ages. \nNo booking required\, just turn up! \nThis event will take place in the Southlands Methodist Church (Room 1) on Bishopthorpe Road. This location can be located with the following What3Words: punt.boxing.aura (find out more about what3words)
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/island-south-bank-good-swamp/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Southlands Methodist Church\, Southlands Methodist Church\, Bishopthorpe Road\, York\, YO23 1NX
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261101T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260829T212750Z
CREATED:20260829T212750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T212750Z
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SUMMARY:#talkingclimate: A toolkit for more effective conversations
DESCRIPTION:Climate change can also be a difficult topic to bring up with your friends\, family or colleagues. \nBringing up climate change in conversation can be one of the most powerful things we can do to shift society. So join us for a two hour workshop to build up a practical toolkit\, based on Climate Outreach research\, to practise talking about climate change with your friends\, family and colleagues.” \nFind us at The Den\, Micklegate Social\, 148-150 Micklegate\, York YO1 6JX \nSuitable forages 16+. Book online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talkingclimate-a-toolkit-for-more-effective-conversations-tickets-1996255579175?aff=oddtdtcreator \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/talking-climate-toolkit-2026/
LOCATION:Micklegate Social\, 148-150 Micklegate\, York\, YO1 6JX
CATEGORIES:Climate Education
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