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SUMMARY:Convening the convenors: connecting climate & green networks across York
DESCRIPTION:Do you work on a project that connects groups doing climate & environment work in York? You might be sharing resources\, fostering collaboration or convening networks. \n\nThree networks – York Climate Commission\, York Environment Forum & York CliConnect – invite the organisers\, business owners & initiatives that bring people together on climate & environment. \n\nThere is great stuff going on; some overlap\, plenty we could cross-pollinate\, some duplication we could avoid & maybe some gaps we could address. \nNo minimum age restriction. Booking is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1559464854359?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/convening-the-convenors/
LOCATION:Patch York\, Terry Avenue\, The Bonding Warehouse\, Terry Avenue\, York\, YO16FA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Learning,Socials
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T150000
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SUMMARY:Solar Skylines: Building a greener energy future for York
DESCRIPTION:Join YCE to design York’s energy future – one building at a time! \nCome along to talk about the different ways we can make York’s energy system cleaner and greener\, and design your own part of a sustainable future for our city. In this interactive session\, we’ll be creating a vision of York’s energy skyline together – building a collage of what the future could look like\, and talking about how we can make that vision a reality\, from individual energy saving to the community energy transition. \nNo minimum age requirement. Booking is recommended. Reserve your tickets: https://buytickets.at/yce/1787526
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/solar-skylines/
LOCATION:Marriott Room\, York Explore Library\, Marriott Room\, York Explore Library\, Library Square\, Museum Street\, York\, YO1 7DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Building Sustainably,Learning
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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:20251029T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260304T224604Z
CREATED:20250827T211235Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Change\, Extreme Heat\, and Public Health
DESCRIPTION:York Climate Commission’s Health working group are hosting this session to help those working with at-risk groups or vulnerable communities to explore climate risk and adaptation planning for extreme heat. \nAttendees will hear expert advice on how to plan for extreme heat and have the chance to be involved in an interactive workshop. Groups who might find this session helpful include (but are not limited to): the third sector\, charities\, private businesses\, public health organisations. \nNo minimum age restriction. \nBooking Required. To book email carbon.reduction@york.gov.uk
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/extreme-heat-and-public-health/
LOCATION:Priory Street Centre\, 15 Priory Street\, York\, YO1 6ET
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251102T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260304T214308Z
CREATED:20250822T131802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T214308Z
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SUMMARY:#talkingclimate: A toolkit for more effective conversations
DESCRIPTION:Climate change can be a difficult topic to bring up with your friends\, family or colleagues. It can generate eye rolls\, fact throwing and even arguments. It can be lonely if you feel like the only one worrying. But bringing up climate change in conversation can also be a very powerful thing we can do. 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. \nAge restrictions: 16+ \nPlease book through this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talkingclimate-a-toolkit-for-more-effective-conversations-tickets-1519693005689
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/talking-climate-toolkit/
LOCATION:Micklegate Social\, 148-150 Micklegate\, York\, YO1 6JX
CATEGORIES:Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261007T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261007T123000
DTSTAMP:20260903T222700Z
CREATED:20260903T222406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T222700Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Environmental Philosophy via the folklore of plants - York St John University campus
DESCRIPTION:Join Clare for a guided walk and talk to explore the folklore and history of native and naturalised plants growing in Britain and how humans have connected with them through the centuries. By engaging and collaborating with plants in this way\, we remind ourselves we are part of an entangled ecosystem and that plants are not merely passive background objects\, but are affective and vibrant. Such a world view can promote enchantment\, empathy and ethical responsibility for the non-human world. \nUnder 14s to be accompanied by an adult. \nBooking is not required for this event. \nThis guided walk takes place on the York St John University Campus. Exact location can be found using these What3Words: jobs.bands.patio (find out more about what3words)
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/exploring-environmental-philosophy-via-the-folklore-of-plants-york-st-john-campus/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:York St John University\, Lord Mayor’s Walk\, York\, YO31 7EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Learning,Out In Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261010T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260830T184455Z
CREATED:20260830T184455Z
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SUMMARY:Permaculture\, the park\, and climate justice guided tour
DESCRIPTION:This gardener-led tour is a chance to explore Homestead Park through a permaculture lens. \nThe park team work to create a wonder filled space which also supports our ecosystems in a time of climate crisis – a lot of thought goes into it! This tour is great for those who want to dig beneath the surface and discover the “why?” behind the park’s methods and practices. \nOptional tea\, cake and connection to follow. No booking required\, just turn up! \nMeet outside the Homestead Park pavilion (whatthreewords reference: ///ears.feast.boots). Please be aware\, we may go off the beaten track and stand for periods of time.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/park-and-climate-justice-guided-tour/
LOCATION:Homestead Park Pavillion\, The Homestead\, 40 Water End\, York\, YO30 6WP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Climate Education,In The Garden,Learning,Out In Nature,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261014T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261014T123000
DTSTAMP:20260903T222716Z
CREATED:20260801T084554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T222716Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Environmental Philosophy via the folklore of plants - University of York campus
DESCRIPTION:Join Clare for a guided walk and talk to explore the folklore and history of native and naturalised plants growing in Britain and how humans have connected with them through the centuries. By engaging and collaborating with plants in this way\, we remind ourselves we are part of an entangled ecosystem and that plants are not merely passive background objects\, but are affective and vibrant. Such a world view can promote enchantment\, empathy and ethical responsibility for the non-human world. \nUnder 14s to be accompanied by an adult. \nBooking is not required for this event. \nThis guided tour is taking place on the University of York campus. The exact location can be found using these What3Words: invent.shades.mice (find out more about what3words)
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/exploring-environmental-philosophy-via-the-folklore-of-plants-university-of-york-campus/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:University of York Campus\, University of York\, Heslington\, York\, YO10 5DD\, York\, YO10 5DD
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Learning,Out In Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261021T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261021T123000
DTSTAMP:20260903T222700Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Environmental Philosophy via the folklore of plants - York St John University campus
DESCRIPTION:Join Clare for a guided walk and talk to explore the folklore and history of native and naturalised plants growing in Britain and how humans have connected with them through the centuries. By engaging and collaborating with plants in this way\, we remind ourselves we are part of an entangled ecosystem and that plants are not merely passive background objects\, but are affective and vibrant. Such a world view can promote enchantment\, empathy and ethical responsibility for the non-human world. \nUnder 14s to be accompanied by an adult. \nBooking is not required for this event. \nThis guided walk takes place on the York St John University Campus. Exact location can be found using these What3Words: jobs.bands.patio (find out more about what3words)
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/exploring-environmental-philosophy-via-the-folklore-of-plants-york-st-john-campus/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:York St John University\, Lord Mayor’s Walk\, York\, YO31 7EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Learning,Out In Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261024T111500
DTSTAMP:20260831T143003Z
CREATED:20260831T143003Z
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SUMMARY:York rivers trail: the rivers and us - following the Foss
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided exploration of the River Foss and its role in shaping York’s past\, present and future. \nStarting on the York rivers trail and following part of the New Walk\, participants will explore the Foss’s heritage\, wildlife and role in climate resilience. Through guided conversation and creative engagement\, the walk invites participants to reflect on the future of York’s rivers\, communities and natural environment. \nWe will meet at Tower Gardens\, near Clifford’s Tower. \nBook your place here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cityofyorkcouncil1/2364785 \nFind out more about the York Rivers Trail here: https://www.york.gov.uk/YorkRiversTrail
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/rivers-and-us-following-the-foss/2026-10-24/1/
LOCATION:Tower Gardens\, York\, YO1
CATEGORIES:Learning,Out In Nature,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261024T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261024T131500
DTSTAMP:20260831T143003Z
CREATED:20260831T143003Z
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SUMMARY:York rivers trail: the rivers and us - following the Foss
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided exploration of the River Foss and its role in shaping York’s past\, present and future. \nStarting on the York rivers trail and following part of the New Walk\, participants will explore the Foss’s heritage\, wildlife and role in climate resilience. Through guided conversation and creative engagement\, the walk invites participants to reflect on the future of York’s rivers\, communities and natural environment. \nWe will meet at Tower Gardens\, near Clifford’s Tower. \nBook your place here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cityofyorkcouncil1/2364785 \nFind out more about the York Rivers Trail here: https://www.york.gov.uk/YorkRiversTrail
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/rivers-and-us-following-the-foss/2026-10-24/2/
LOCATION:Tower Gardens\, York\, YO1
CATEGORIES:Learning,Out In Nature,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261028T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T123000
DTSTAMP:20260903T222716Z
CREATED:20260801T084554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T222716Z
UID:10000340-1793185200-1793190600@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Exploring Environmental Philosophy via the folklore of plants - University of York campus
DESCRIPTION:Join Clare for a guided walk and talk to explore the folklore and history of native and naturalised plants growing in Britain and how humans have connected with them through the centuries. By engaging and collaborating with plants in this way\, we remind ourselves we are part of an entangled ecosystem and that plants are not merely passive background objects\, but are affective and vibrant. Such a world view can promote enchantment\, empathy and ethical responsibility for the non-human world. \nUnder 14s to be accompanied by an adult. \nBooking is not required for this event. \nThis guided tour is taking place on the University of York campus. The exact location can be found using these What3Words: invent.shades.mice (find out more about what3words)
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/exploring-environmental-philosophy-via-the-folklore-of-plants-university-of-york-campus/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:University of York Campus\, University of York\, Heslington\, York\, YO10 5DD\, York\, YO10 5DD
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Learning,Out In Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261028T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260831T142737Z
CREATED:20260831T142737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T142737Z
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SUMMARY:The rivers and us: future frames
DESCRIPTION:How might animation help us tell the story of York’s rivers and the challenges they face? Inspired by the York rivers trail\, this creative workshop invites young people to explore climate resilience\, biodiversity\, water and community through animation. Participants will create their own animated responses to environmental challenges and opportunities facing future generations while learning accessible animation techniques and sharing their ideas for York’s future.  \nBook your place here: https://buytickets.at/cityofyorkcouncil1/2364771 \nBooking information: \n\nSuitable for young people aged 13+.\nCapacity is limited to 20 participants. Young people under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult\, although the workshop activities are primarily intended for young people.\nThis workshop requires use of a simple animation app. Participants should bring a smartphone or tablet and will be asked to download an animation app which will then be used throughout the session. This will also allow participants to continue creating animations after the session.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/the-rivers-and-us-future-frames/
LOCATION:Homestead Park Pavillion\, The Homestead\, 40 Water End\, York\, YO30 6WP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Getting Creative,Learning,Out In Nature,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
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