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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251028T210000
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SUMMARY:Cli-mic Night
DESCRIPTION:In the fight for a better future\, community and storytelling are just as important as action. So we invite the people of York to come together\, share stories and imagine alternatives. \nJoin Extinction Rebellion York for a relaxed evening of climate-themed poetry\, music\, comedy and more. Share your creative work with a friendly crowd or just come along to listen and connect. \nIf you would like to perform\, please fill out this short form: bit.ly/4esBx1c. If you are just attending\, then booking is not required. \nSuitable for ages 12+ \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/cli-mic-night/
LOCATION:Spark York\, 17-21 Piccadilly\, York\, YO1 9PB
CATEGORIES:Getting Creative
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251028T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251028T203000
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SUMMARY:'How We Made It Through'
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of our community thrutopia creative writing project. ‘How We Made It Through’ invited people to create stories from the future where we’ve made it through – hence ‘thrutopia’. Over thirty individual entries were received\, in media ranging from prose to poetry\, & from collage to needle felting.  \nLearn about the project design and how it can be easily replicated; listen to readings from the anthology; an option to buy your own copy; & reflect on what thrutopia can look like in your own locality. \nNo minimum age requirement. \nCopies of the book will be available for a donation.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/how-we-made-it-through/
LOCATION:Friargate Quaker Meeting House\, Friargate Quaker Meeting House\, Friargate\, York\, YO1 9RL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Getting Creative,Learning,Sustainable Living
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011354
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SUMMARY:Nature in the City - Games to Grow Greener and Wilder Urban Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Discover two innovative board games exploring nature’s place in urban life. Come experiment\, discuss\, and reflect on how small choices shape our shared environments: \nSet in the city of Bangalore\, India\, Birds in the City helps you connect with nature and understand the links between urbanisation and bird diversity. \nSet in the city of York\, UK\, Urban Labor-a-tree challenges you to grow thriving treescapes that meet diverse community needs. \nCan your team design the greenest\, wildest neighbourhood? Outplan the rest and reshape your city together. \nSuitable for anyone aged 14 years+. \nBooking is required for this event and can be done here. \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/nature-in-the-city-games/
LOCATION:Sustainability Clinic\, Market Square\, University of York\, Sustainability Clinic\, Market Square\, University of York\, York\, YO105DD
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Getting Creative,Socials
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251021T130000
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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:20260415T011354
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251014T200000
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SUMMARY:Game night 2: Design Your York - Planning with Urban Labor-a-tree
DESCRIPTION:In this fast-paced\, interactive game night\, you’ll compete to build the ultimate green city using Urban Labor-a-tree\, a strategy board game inspired by real community voices. Choose where to plant\, who to help\, and how to balance climate\, nature\, and people. No planning skills needed. \nGet ready to put your game on and harness the power of creativity\, teamwork\, and a bit of strategy. Ideal for gamers\, changemakers\, and anyone who loves a good challenge. \nSuitable for ages 16+. \nBooking is required and can be done here.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/game-night-design-your-york/
LOCATION:Sustainability Clinic\, Market Square\, University of York\, Sustainability Clinic\, Market Square\, University of York\, York\, YO105DD
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Getting Creative
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251009T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011354
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/2025-10-09/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251004T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011354
CREATED:20250827T202019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T225035Z
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SUMMARY:Game night 1: Daybreak - Can you Save the Planet?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a collaborative board game where the stakes couldn’t be higher – our planet’s future. \nIn Daybreak (https://www.daybreakgame.org/how-to-play)\, you’ll team up to tackle the global challenge of climate change by building resilient societies and introducing green technology across sectors and regions. Can your strategies avert crises and lead us toward a sustainable future? A fun\, challenging\, and timely experience. \nThis activity is suitable for anyone aged 16 years+. \nBooking is required and can be done here.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/game-night-daybreak-save-the-planet/
LOCATION:Sustainability Clinic\, Market Square\, University of York\, Sustainability Clinic\, Market Square\, University of York\, York\, YO105DD
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Getting Creative,Socials
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250930T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011354
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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:20241012T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011354
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230924T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011354
CREATED:20230903T191943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T165221Z
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SUMMARY:The Barberellas at the Forest of Flowers
DESCRIPTION:As part of this unique promenade concert\, The Barberellas will bring their a cappella fusion of jazz\, folk\, barbershop and pop to the Forest of Flowers in Huby. \n\n\n\nGuests can explore the project’s thriving woodland and wildflower meadows in a guided walk\, with regular stops to hear about the habitat and its wildlife\, plus the wonderful close harmony\, wit and wisdom of The Barbarellas. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/@thebarberellas4135 \n\n\n\nPlease note that this event uses a Pay What You Want ticketing system\, see ‘Booking’ below. All proceeds support the conservation efforts of the Forest of Flowers project\, offering a haven for wildlife across 74 acres of new woodland and wildflower meadows. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking: Booking is essential via the Forest of Flowers website. Limited tickets available here: www.forestofflowers.co.uk/event-details/the-barberellas-at-the-forest-of-flowers
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/barberellas-forest-of-flowers/
LOCATION:Forest of Flowers\, Home Farm\, Tollerton Road\, Huby\, YO61 1JB
CATEGORIES:Getting Creative,Out In Nature
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230922T193000
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SUMMARY:The Story of Planet Southbank
DESCRIPTION:If you run your own local group\, or want to start one up\, discover how one group of York residents set up Planet South Bank to raise local awareness of sustainability issues through community activities & projects. \n\n\n\nNow in our 12th year\, new & founding members reflect on how we run ourselves\, why we’re still an unincorporated association\, how we make decisions\, & how we publicly communicate to connect with the local community. Plus Q&A. \n\n\n\n\n\nBooking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-story-of-planet-south-bank-tickets-708762707337
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/story-of-planet-south-bank/
CATEGORIES:Getting Creative,Learning,Sustainable Living
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