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SUMMARY:The Ant that Ate the Internet – and other stories from a green and hopeful future.
DESCRIPTION:Come join Minnie and Alfred\, environmental time-travelling optimists from 100 hundred years in the future where humans\, huge insects and nature thrive. \nHear how Tansy Beetles became bigger than the Millennium Bridge\, what it is the Slug of Poetic Justice whispers and why the Emotional Support Mosquito has a kind and considerate hum. Share your stories\, explore sensory storytelling boxes and assert your hopes for a bright green future in words and doodles too. \nSuitable for all ages. \nTo book tickets\, please visit: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/exploreyorklibrariesandarchives/1848649 \nTo facilitate access if required\, please contact hiya@stephenleehodgkins.net
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/the-ant-that-ate-the-internet-and-other-stories-from-a-green-and-hopeful-future/2025-11-02/4/
LOCATION:Marriott Room\, York Explore Library\, Marriott Room\, York Explore Library\, Library Square\, Museum Street\, York\, YO1 7DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Getting Creative
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lara McClure%2C Stephen Lee Hodgkins%2C and York Explore Library Archive":MAILTO:hiya@stephenleehodgkins.net
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SUMMARY:The Ant that Ate the Internet – and other stories from a green and hopeful future.
DESCRIPTION:Come join Minnie and Alfred\, environmental time-travelling optimists from 100 hundred years in the future where humans\, huge insects and nature thrive. \nHear how Tansy Beetles became bigger than the Millennium Bridge\, what it is the Slug of Poetic Justice whispers and why the Emotional Support Mosquito has a kind and considerate hum. Share your stories\, explore sensory storytelling boxes and assert your hopes for a bright green future in words and doodles too. \nSuitable for all ages. \nTo book tickets\, please visit: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/exploreyorklibrariesandarchives/1848649 \nTo facilitate access if required\, please contact hiya@stephenleehodgkins.net
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/the-ant-that-ate-the-internet-and-other-stories-from-a-green-and-hopeful-future/2025-11-02/3/
LOCATION:Marriott Room\, York Explore Library\, Marriott Room\, York Explore Library\, Library Square\, Museum Street\, York\, YO1 7DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Getting Creative
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lara McClure%2C Stephen Lee Hodgkins%2C and York Explore Library Archive":MAILTO:hiya@stephenleehodgkins.net
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Apples
DESCRIPTION:In an orchard with many trees we are picking apples and gathering windfalls. Some of these will be turned into juice with our onsite equipment. \nThe Edible York team will guide participants in safe and happy picking and juicing. All kit provided\, bring your own bag and/or bottle\, and wear suitable outdoor clothing. \nChildren need to be with an adult. Any donations will contribute to future fruit picking eg buying more tools and kit.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/celebrate-apples/
LOCATION:The Dormouse\, Clifton Park Avenue\, York\, YO20 5PA
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Food and Drink,Out In Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251021T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T151131
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SUMMARY:Curious & Creative Gardening Tour: Wildlife-Friendly Museum Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the initiatives and interventions York Museums Trust’s Gardens Team have made to make their busy public garden more wildlife friendly. Take a tour around over 10 acres of grounds\, discovering inspiration for your own garden or workplace green spaces. \nYou’ll learn about climate change and biodiversity\, discover the importance of insects for the food chain and how to manage your green space throughout the seasons to create wildlife habitat\, and adopt a new perspective with some native weeds. \n  \nSuited to people aged 12+ with an interest in making green spaces more wildlife friendly. Under 16’s must be accompanied by and adult. \nMeet on the hard standing in front of the entrance to the Yorkshire Museum. The tour will take an accessible route around the Museum Gardens. \nYork Museums Trust opens York Museum Gardens free of charge for all to enjoy. As a registered charity\, York Museum Trust encourage visitors to consider donating to enable the Trust to continue maintaining and preserving their gardens and buildings for generations to come. \nBooking required and can be done here. \nPlease note: This event is weather dependant. If adverse weather conditions cause this event to be cancelled\, ticket holders will be notified.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/curious-creative-gardening-tour/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:Yorkshire Museum Gardens\, Museum St\, York\, YO1 7FR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Building Sustainably,Family-friendly,Getting Creative,In The Garden,Learning,Out In Nature,Sustainable Business,Sustainable Living
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251015T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251015T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T151131
CREATED:20250830T213024Z
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SUMMARY:Curious & Creative Gardening Tour: Wildlife-Friendly Museum Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the initiatives and interventions York Museums Trust’s Gardens Team have made to make their busy public garden more wildlife friendly. Take a tour around over 10 acres of grounds\, discovering inspiration for your own garden or workplace green spaces. \nYou’ll learn about climate change and biodiversity\, discover the importance of insects for the food chain and how to manage your green space throughout the seasons to create wildlife habitat\, and adopt a new perspective with some native weeds. \n  \nSuited to people aged 12+ with an interest in making green spaces more wildlife friendly. Under 16’s must be accompanied by and adult. \nMeet on the hard standing in front of the entrance to the Yorkshire Museum. The tour will take an accessible route around the Museum Gardens. \nYork Museums Trust opens York Museum Gardens free of charge for all to enjoy. As a registered charity\, York Museum Trust encourage visitors to consider donating to enable the Trust to continue maintaining and preserving their gardens and buildings for generations to come. \nBooking required and can be done here. \nPlease note: This event is weather dependant. If adverse weather conditions cause this event to be cancelled\, ticket holders will be notified.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/curious-creative-gardening-tour/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Yorkshire Museum Gardens\, Museum St\, York\, YO1 7FR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Building Sustainably,Family-friendly,Getting Creative,In The Garden,Learning,Out In Nature,Sustainable Business,Sustainable Living
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251009T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251009T120000
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SUMMARY:Curious & Creative Gardening Tour: Wildlife-Friendly Museum Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the initiatives and interventions York Museums Trust’s Gardens Team have made to make their busy public garden more wildlife friendly. Take a tour around over 10 acres of grounds\, discovering inspiration for your own garden or workplace green spaces. \nYou’ll learn about climate change and biodiversity\, discover the importance of insects for the food chain and how to manage your green space throughout the seasons to create wildlife habitat\, and adopt a new perspective with some native weeds. \n  \nSuited to people aged 12+ with an interest in making green spaces more wildlife friendly. Under 16’s must be accompanied by and adult. \nMeet on the hard standing in front of the entrance to the Yorkshire Museum. The tour will take an accessible route around the Museum Gardens. \nYork Museums Trust opens York Museum Gardens free of charge for all to enjoy. As a registered charity\, York Museum Trust encourage visitors to consider donating to enable the Trust to continue maintaining and preserving their gardens and buildings for generations to come. \nBooking required and can be done here. \nPlease note: This event is weather dependant. If adverse weather conditions cause this event to be cancelled\, ticket holders will be notified.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/curious-creative-gardening-tour/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Yorkshire Museum Gardens\, Museum St\, York\, YO1 7FR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Building Sustainably,Family-friendly,Getting Creative,In The Garden,Learning,Out In Nature,Sustainable Business,Sustainable Living
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251005T150000
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SUMMARY:Street-re-Cycle
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for households to do some clearing out and passing on of things to others. There’ll be a trail of households in the South Bank area of York\, noon to 3pm on Sunday 5 October. Householders can give things away\, swap them or sell them. \nSuitable for all ages. \nAll are welcome to drop in\, however booking is required for households who are taking part and can be done by emailing info@planetsouthbank.org.uk. Deadline for booking is 6pm on the 1st of October. \nAddresses for the trail will be published on the day of the event. More details can be found on the event’s website.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/street-re-cycle/
LOCATION:South Bank\, York\, South Bank\, York\, YO23 1FA
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Sustainable Living
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T121500
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SUMMARY:Gardening for Wildlife in Autumn
DESCRIPTION:Come along to discover how you can really make a difference for wildlife in your garden over autumn and winter by creating a mosaic of habitats and establishing food sources\, shelter and water features to increase biodiversity on your doorstep. We’ll explore a range of practical steps you can take in even the smallest of spaces and you’ll create some wildflower seed balls to take home and sow in your outdoor space. \nAll ages welcome. Booking required and can be done here.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/gardening-for-wildlife-in-autumn/
LOCATION:Room 1\, Clifton Explore Centre\, Rawcliffe Drive\, York\, YO30 6NS\, Clifton Explore Centre\, Rawcliffe Drive\, York\, YO30 6NS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,In The Garden
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T151131
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SUMMARY:Parent and Toddler Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to all children aged up to four years with their parents or grandparents to our magical Parent and Child group.\nDuring the session there will be plenty of time for free play in our lovely room full of interesting places to explore. We’ll share seasonal crafts\, songs and a story to help deepen the connection of both adults and children with the natural world.\nWe’ll sit down together to share a fruit-based meal – where the children may join in with helping us to prepare and serve the food. \nSuitable for children up to age 4 (plus accompanying adult). \nBooking is required and can be done here.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/parent-and-toddler-group/
LOCATION:York Steiner School\, York Steiner School\, Fulford Cross\, Fulford\, York\, YO10 4BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Out In Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251002T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251002T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T151131
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T203032Z
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SUMMARY:Travel to school on the 'BikeBus'!
DESCRIPTION:A BikeBus is a group of people who cycle together on a set route on a set timetable. Many school communities are setting up BikeBuses\, making the school run safer\, healthy and more fun. \nA one hour online presentation plus Q&A with: \n\nHamish Belding; FRideDays Bike Bus Project Coordinator\nVicky Walter; May Park Bike Bus\, Bristol\nLoz Hennessy; Green Schools Project\, Bristol\nHazel Peacock; Oatlands Bike Bus\, Harrogate\n\nCould your school community start York’s first BikeBus? \nSuitable for all ages\, but aimed towards adults/parents with children. \nThis event is online. Booking is required and can be done here. The link for the Zoom sign-in for the event will be emailed out on October 1st.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/travel-to-school-on-the-bikebus/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Sustainable Living
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LOCATION:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/travel-to-school-on-the-bikebus/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250930T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T151131
CREATED:20250830T213024Z
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SUMMARY:Curious & Creative Gardening Tour: Wildlife-Friendly Museum Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the initiatives and interventions York Museums Trust’s Gardens Team have made to make their busy public garden more wildlife friendly. Take a tour around over 10 acres of grounds\, discovering inspiration for your own garden or workplace green spaces. \nYou’ll learn about climate change and biodiversity\, discover the importance of insects for the food chain and how to manage your green space throughout the seasons to create wildlife habitat\, and adopt a new perspective with some native weeds. \n  \nSuited to people aged 12+ with an interest in making green spaces more wildlife friendly. Under 16’s must be accompanied by and adult. \nMeet on the hard standing in front of the entrance to the Yorkshire Museum. The tour will take an accessible route around the Museum Gardens. \nYork Museums Trust opens York Museum Gardens free of charge for all to enjoy. As a registered charity\, York Museum Trust encourage visitors to consider donating to enable the Trust to continue maintaining and preserving their gardens and buildings for generations to come. \nBooking required and can be done here. \nPlease note: This event is weather dependant. If adverse weather conditions cause this event to be cancelled\, ticket holders will be notified.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/curious-creative-gardening-tour/2025-09-30/
LOCATION:Yorkshire Museum Gardens\, Museum St\, York\, YO1 7FR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Building Sustainably,Family-friendly,Getting Creative,In The Garden,Learning,Out In Nature,Sustainable Business,Sustainable Living
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250928T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250928T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T151131
CREATED:20250818T213525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T230642Z
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SUMMARY:Planet South Bank foraging walk led by local forager Carl Wain
DESCRIPTION:A chance to learn about the edible plants available in York’s hedgerows and public spaces. Ideal for families\, local residents and nature lovers. \nSuitable for all ages. \nBooking is required and can be done here. Booking is essential as places are limited to 25 people so that everyone has the opportunity to hear Carl and join in with the discussions. \nThis event is free and donations are welcomed when you book. Donations will shared between the Friends of Rowntree Park and Planet South Bank. \nThe event will start by the dovecot\, near to the Rowntree Park Reading Café. \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/south-bank-foraging-walk/
LOCATION:Rowntree Park\, Terry Avenue\, York\, YO23 1JQ
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Out In Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T151131
CREATED:20240805T185756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T220318Z
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SUMMARY:St Nicks Autumn Fayre
DESCRIPTION:Come to a celebration of nature’s harvest and the environment. With live music throughout along with foraging walks\, apple pressing\, woodland adventures\, circus skills\, Qigong\, crafts\, tombola’s\, cake stalls\, refreshments from local breweries & distilleries and more. \nA warm welcome for all with plenty of activities and stalls for families. \nSet in our 24-acre nature reserve\, enjoy an afternoon of entertainment\, learning and community! \nDonations to help St Nicks charity continue their work are greatly appreciated.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/st-nicks-autumn-fayre/
LOCATION:St Nicks Environment Centre and Nature Reserve\, Rawdon Ave\, York\, YO10 3FW
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Getting Creative,Out In Nature,Socials
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