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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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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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SUMMARY:Guided morning walk around Homestead Park
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This walk has been postponed from it’s original date due to adverse weather conditions. It will now take place on the 11th of October at 9am. \nStart the day with a guided walk through Homestead Park. We will explore the colourful and diverse flora and fauna of early Autumn\, share stories and insights from the park\, and enjoy a few moments of calm and quiet among the trees. Participants will be invited to enjoy a cup of park-grown herbal tea together at the end of the walk (optional). \nThis will be a great event for new or experienced gardeners\, nature lovers\, and anyone interested in learning more about their local park. \nBooking required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/york-environment-festival-guided-morning-walk-around-homestead-park-tickets-1556864015179?aff=oddtdtcreator  \nSuitable for ages 12+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a guardian)
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/guided-walk-homestead-park/
LOCATION:The Pavillion Homestead Park\, Homestead Park\, Clifton\, York\, YO30 6WP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In The Garden,Out In Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251009T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T103908
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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:20251009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T103908
CREATED:20250818T211648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T221924Z
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SUMMARY:Hands on with the gardeners @ York Minster
DESCRIPTION:Meet the York Minster Gardening Team to hear about how they are making a home for nature in the centre of York and join in with a seasonal gardening task such as planting\, preparing wildflower areas\, making compost\, surveying the bird nest boxes and tidying the gardens. A suitable task for the session will be chosen nearer the time. \nUnder 18s must be accompanied by an adult. \nBooking is required for this event. To do so\, please send an email to works@yorkminster.org  \nEvent will start by the Sensory Garden near to the Old Palace Library (YO1 7JQ). \nBlue Badge parking is available on Deangate. \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/hands-on-with-the-gardeners-york-minster/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:York Minster\, Minster Yard\, Deangate\, York\, YO1 7HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In The Garden
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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:20251002T150000
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SUMMARY:Plant Propagation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the garden team at Homestead Park for a workshop on dividing perennials. \nWe will begin with a walk through the park with the park team. We will practise lifting from plants\, then return to our glasshouses to divide and propagate them\, covering the principles of division and plant aftercare. \nYou will have a plant to take home – pots and compost will be provided. If you prefer to garden with gloves\, please bring a pair with you. \nOpen to everybody – especially suited to beginners. Booking is required and can be done here. \nAll under 18s should be accompanied by a guardian. \nMeet outside the Homestead Park Pavilion – What Three Words: https://w3w.co/haven.splash.unique
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/plant-propagation-workshop/
LOCATION:Homestead Park Pavillion\, The Homestead\, 40 Water End\, York\, YO30 6WP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In The Garden,Out In Nature
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251002T120000
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SUMMARY:Hands on with the gardeners @ York Minster
DESCRIPTION:Meet the York Minster Gardening Team to hear about how they are making a home for nature in the centre of York and join in with a seasonal gardening task such as planting\, preparing wildflower areas\, making compost\, surveying the bird nest boxes and tidying the gardens. A suitable task for the session will be chosen nearer the time. \nUnder 18s must be accompanied by an adult. \nBooking is required for this event. To do so\, please send an email to works@yorkminster.org  \nEvent will start by the Sensory Garden near to the Old Palace Library (YO1 7JQ). \nBlue Badge parking is available on Deangate. \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/hands-on-with-the-gardeners-york-minster/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:York Minster\, Minster Yard\, Deangate\, York\, YO1 7HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In The Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251001T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251001T123000
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CREATED:20250818T210805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T123047Z
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SUMMARY:Create a Wildlife Haven in your Garden
DESCRIPTION:Recently described as “the Mary Berry of gardening\,” Vanessa Cook has been managing her garden for wildlife for 40 years. Join her on a guided walk to see the many ingredients that makes her garden a wildlife haven. \nLearn how a few small actions in your garden or community space can make it a beacon of hope for local wildlife. \nEach walk will be 60 minutes long\, from 10:00 – 11:00 and from 11:30 to 12:30. There will be time to enjoy our tea room\, shop and plant nursery after you have been on the walk\, but please be aware that the garden will close at 13:00. \nSuitable for all ages. Blue badge parking is available and there are plenty of benches around the garden. \nMeet at the entrance hut. Places are limited\, so pre-booking is essential. This can be done here.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/create-a-wildlife-haven-in-your-garden/2025-10-01/4/
LOCATION:Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens\, Stewart Ln\, Stillingfleet\, York\, Yorkshire\, YO19 6HP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In The Garden,Out In Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251001T110000
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SUMMARY:Create a Wildlife Haven in your Garden
DESCRIPTION:Recently described as “the Mary Berry of gardening\,” Vanessa Cook has been managing her garden for wildlife for 40 years. Join her on a guided walk to see the many ingredients that makes her garden a wildlife haven. \nLearn how a few small actions in your garden or community space can make it a beacon of hope for local wildlife. \nEach walk will be 60 minutes long\, from 10:00 – 11:00 and from 11:30 to 12:30. There will be time to enjoy our tea room\, shop and plant nursery after you have been on the walk\, but please be aware that the garden will close at 13:00. \nSuitable for all ages. Blue badge parking is available and there are plenty of benches around the garden. \nMeet at the entrance hut. Places are limited\, so pre-booking is essential. This can be done here.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/create-a-wildlife-haven-in-your-garden/2025-10-01/3/
LOCATION:Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens\, Stewart Ln\, Stillingfleet\, York\, Yorkshire\, YO19 6HP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In The Garden,Out In Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250930T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T103908
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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:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250927T120000
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SUMMARY:Wildlife in Action: Volunteer Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed\, hands-on morning caring for the Wildlife Area in Rowntree Park. Help with seasonal tasks like weeding\, scything\, and habitat care in a space designed to support biodiversity. \nNo experience needed — just bring enthusiasm and clothes you don’t mind getting muddy. All ages welcome and tools provided. A great way to connect with nature and support local wildlife. \nSuitable for adults (children 11+ with parents/carers also welcome).
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/wildlife-in-action-volunteer-session/
LOCATION:Rowntree Park\, Terry Avenue\, York\, YO23 1JQ
CATEGORIES:In The Garden,Out In Nature
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