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SUMMARY:Nature in Action: Volunteer in the Wildlife Area at Rowntree Park
DESCRIPTION:Be part of shaping a greener future. Join our welcoming volunteers caring for Rowntree Park’s Wildlife Area – a unique space bringing together a wildlife pond\, orchard\, meadow\, working wood and native habitats. Learn practical conservation techniques\, enjoy time in nature and help create a richer environment for future generations. No experience needed. \nAge restrictions: 16+ \nBooking is required for this event and can be done through this link: http://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking \nRowntree Park\, York YO23 1JQ
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/nature-in-action-volunteer-in-the-wildlife-area-at-rowntree-park/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Rowntree Park\, Terry Avenue\, York\, YO23 1JQ
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Try a New Skill
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261006T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261006T163000
DTSTAMP:20260903T223717Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join a friendly\, mixed-aged and inclusive practical outdoor group completing various conservation tasks in and around York. This is a great chance to learn new skills\, meet new people\, and enjoy being outdoors\, while improving green places for people and nature. \nSessions are fully guided by our Project Officers\, activities are different each session and held in different locations around York. \nAll sessions are free. No knowledge or previous experience is needed. \nJoin in\, feel good! \n15s and under must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds may attend unaccompanied but will need signed consent from their guardian. \nTo book a place a session\, please email york@tcv.org.uk. \nTransport to the location can be arranged from Tang Hall Community Centre via email if required. \nCheck out The Conservation Volunteers social media to find out locations.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/practical-conservation/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:York\, York
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261007T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261007T163000
DTSTAMP:20260903T223717Z
CREATED:20260903T223717Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join a friendly\, mixed-aged and inclusive practical outdoor group completing various conservation tasks in and around York. This is a great chance to learn new skills\, meet new people\, and enjoy being outdoors\, while improving green places for people and nature. \nSessions are fully guided by our Project Officers\, activities are different each session and held in different locations around York. \nAll sessions are free. No knowledge or previous experience is needed. \nJoin in\, feel good! \n15s and under must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds may attend unaccompanied but will need signed consent from their guardian. \nTo book a place a session\, please email york@tcv.org.uk. \nTransport to the location can be arranged from Tang Hall Community Centre via email if required. \nCheck out The Conservation Volunteers social media to find out locations.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/practical-conservation/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:York\, York
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261007T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261007T113000
DTSTAMP:20260904T132032Z
CREATED:20260904T132032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T132032Z
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SUMMARY:Community Birdwatching - Yorkshire Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the RSPB York Local group and members of the gardening team for a stroll through the gardens looking for birds. The walk is on flat even paths and is suitable for people of all ages and will last for an hour. No previous experience is required. Please meet at the steps to the Yorkshire Museum at 10:30. \nBooking is not required\, just turn up!
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/community-birdwatching-yorkshire-museum/
LOCATION:Yorkshire Museum Gardens\, Museum St\, York\, YO1 7FR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261008T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261008T163000
DTSTAMP:20260903T223717Z
CREATED:20260903T223717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T223717Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join a friendly\, mixed-aged and inclusive practical outdoor group completing various conservation tasks in and around York. This is a great chance to learn new skills\, meet new people\, and enjoy being outdoors\, while improving green places for people and nature. \nSessions are fully guided by our Project Officers\, activities are different each session and held in different locations around York. \nAll sessions are free. No knowledge or previous experience is needed. \nJoin in\, feel good! \n15s and under must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds may attend unaccompanied but will need signed consent from their guardian. \nTo book a place a session\, please email york@tcv.org.uk. \nTransport to the location can be arranged from Tang Hall Community Centre via email if required. \nCheck out The Conservation Volunteers social media to find out locations.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/practical-conservation/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:York\, York
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261008T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260903T225036Z
CREATED:20260903T225036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T225036Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Gardening Group
DESCRIPTION:This session is for anyone who might want to try something new\, meet people & do something for the local community and its wildlife. \nWe are a sociable & mixed ability gardening group\, where each week we aim to add colour and interest to the park while also improving it for the local wildlife. Activities include sowing seeds\, tending to the food garden\, litter picking\, watering and harvesting and path maintenance. \nWork gloves and refreshments are provided\, and you can stay for as long as like! \nUnder 15s must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds must have signed permission from a guardian. \nAttendees will meet by the Pavilion in Hull Road Park\, YO10 3TQ. \nRegister via email to york@tcv.org.uk
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/thursday-gardening-group/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Hull Road Park\, Hull Road Park\, Alcuin Avenue\, York\, YO10 3TQ
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260903T224826Z
CREATED:20260903T224826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T224826Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Join volunteers of all ages & backgrounds who are volunteering in this local green space to enjoy & improve Hull Road Park for people and wildlife. \nSessions may involve a variety of tasks from helping to maintain the wildlife areas\, eco crafting\, habitat building to wildlife surveys and walks. \nSessions are open to anyone wishing to engage with local nature spaces and no experience is needed as all activities are guided by our Project Officers and you can stay as long or as little as you like. \nUnder 15s must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds will need signed permission from a guardian. \nAttendees will meet by the Pavilion in Hull Road Park\, YO10 3TQ. \nRegister via email to york@tcv.org.uk
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/wild-fridays/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Hull Road Park\, Hull Road Park\, Alcuin Avenue\, York\, YO10 3TQ
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261010T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261010T140000
DTSTAMP:20260903T205810Z
CREATED:20260903T205810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T205810Z
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SUMMARY:Campus Fungus Walk
DESCRIPTION:This easy nature walk across the University of York campus is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about local fungi species\, requiring no prior knowledge! There will be lots of opportunity to stop and look for mushrooms in some key fungi hotspots\, and to ask any questions you may have. We will give information on anything that we find\, including identification features\, information on edibility\, ecology\, folklore or anything else which might be relevant. \nFor those who came last year\, this will be the exact same walk. However\, since nature is unpredictable\, we will likely spot some new species\, and there is always more to learn! \nSuitable for all ages. No booking required. \nThe walk will begin at the east entrance to the Biology Department on the University of York campus\, Heslington\, YO10 (Coordinates: 53.947774\, -1.056132; What3Words: tigers.able.sunset) \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/campus-fungus-walk/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Biology Department\, University of York\, Biology Department\, University of\, York\, YO10 5DD
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261011T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261011T163000
DTSTAMP:20260903T223717Z
CREATED:20260903T223717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T223717Z
UID:10000345-1791709200-1791736200@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Practical Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join a friendly\, mixed-aged and inclusive practical outdoor group completing various conservation tasks in and around York. This is a great chance to learn new skills\, meet new people\, and enjoy being outdoors\, while improving green places for people and nature. \nSessions are fully guided by our Project Officers\, activities are different each session and held in different locations around York. \nAll sessions are free. No knowledge or previous experience is needed. \nJoin in\, feel good! \n15s and under must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds may attend unaccompanied but will need signed consent from their guardian. \nTo book a place a session\, please email york@tcv.org.uk. \nTransport to the location can be arranged from Tang Hall Community Centre via email if required. \nCheck out The Conservation Volunteers social media to find out locations.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/practical-conservation/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:York\, York
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Practical-conservation-9.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261011T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260831T172004Z
CREATED:20260829T202218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T172004Z
UID:10000499-1791730800-1791738000@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Everyone's a Seed: Poetry Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Fruit\, flowers\, and vegetables will be discussed with participants\, for the purposes of writing poetry about them. Guided activities will frame the workshop\, from experienced creative writing lecturers Oz Hardwick and Amina Alyal. Participants will be guided to reflect on what meaning plants hold in their lives\, drawing on memories\, every-day experiences\, and will produce drafts of poems. \nEveryone’s a Seed is an ongoing project run by Professor Oz Hardwick and Dr Amina Alyal at Leeds Trinity University with Fera Science and Dr Celia Knight MBE\, and Defra funding.  \nThis event is suitable for 18+. Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/everyones-a-seed-poetry-writing-workshop-tickets-1999202514538
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/everyones-a-seed-poetry-writing-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Automated captions,Try a New Skill
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LOCATION:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/everyones-a-seed-poetry-writing-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261012T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260903T210951Z
CREATED:20260903T210951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T210951Z
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SUMMARY:Friendly Fulford Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Come and visit Fulford Cemetery\, get involved in volunteering\, join the friends group\, and share your ideas to contribute to making environmental improvements. All welcome! \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/friendly-fulford-cemetery/
LOCATION:Fulford Cemetery\, Fordlands Road\, York\, YO19 4QG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Socials,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261013T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261013T163000
DTSTAMP:20260903T223717Z
CREATED:20260903T223717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T223717Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join a friendly\, mixed-aged and inclusive practical outdoor group completing various conservation tasks in and around York. This is a great chance to learn new skills\, meet new people\, and enjoy being outdoors\, while improving green places for people and nature. \nSessions are fully guided by our Project Officers\, activities are different each session and held in different locations around York. \nAll sessions are free. No knowledge or previous experience is needed. \nJoin in\, feel good! \n15s and under must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds may attend unaccompanied but will need signed consent from their guardian. \nTo book a place a session\, please email york@tcv.org.uk. \nTransport to the location can be arranged from Tang Hall Community Centre via email if required. \nCheck out The Conservation Volunteers social media to find out locations.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/practical-conservation/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:York\, York
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Practical-conservation-9.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261014T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261014T163000
DTSTAMP:20260903T223717Z
CREATED:20260903T223717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T223717Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join a friendly\, mixed-aged and inclusive practical outdoor group completing various conservation tasks in and around York. This is a great chance to learn new skills\, meet new people\, and enjoy being outdoors\, while improving green places for people and nature. \nSessions are fully guided by our Project Officers\, activities are different each session and held in different locations around York. \nAll sessions are free. No knowledge or previous experience is needed. \nJoin in\, feel good! \n15s and under must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds may attend unaccompanied but will need signed consent from their guardian. \nTo book a place a session\, please email york@tcv.org.uk. \nTransport to the location can be arranged from Tang Hall Community Centre via email if required. \nCheck out The Conservation Volunteers social media to find out locations.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/practical-conservation/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:York\, York
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261015T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261015T163000
DTSTAMP:20260903T223717Z
CREATED:20260903T223717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T223717Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join a friendly\, mixed-aged and inclusive practical outdoor group completing various conservation tasks in and around York. This is a great chance to learn new skills\, meet new people\, and enjoy being outdoors\, while improving green places for people and nature. \nSessions are fully guided by our Project Officers\, activities are different each session and held in different locations around York. \nAll sessions are free. No knowledge or previous experience is needed. \nJoin in\, feel good! \n15s and under must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds may attend unaccompanied but will need signed consent from their guardian. \nTo book a place a session\, please email york@tcv.org.uk. \nTransport to the location can be arranged from Tang Hall Community Centre via email if required. \nCheck out The Conservation Volunteers social media to find out locations.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/practical-conservation/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:York\, York
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Practical-conservation-9.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260903T225036Z
CREATED:20260903T225036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T225036Z
UID:10000414-1792058400-1792069200@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Thursday Gardening Group
DESCRIPTION:This session is for anyone who might want to try something new\, meet people & do something for the local community and its wildlife. \nWe are a sociable & mixed ability gardening group\, where each week we aim to add colour and interest to the park while also improving it for the local wildlife. Activities include sowing seeds\, tending to the food garden\, litter picking\, watering and harvesting and path maintenance. \nWork gloves and refreshments are provided\, and you can stay for as long as like! \nUnder 15s must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds must have signed permission from a guardian. \nAttendees will meet by the Pavilion in Hull Road Park\, YO10 3TQ. \nRegister via email to york@tcv.org.uk
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/thursday-gardening-group/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Hull Road Park\, Hull Road Park\, Alcuin Avenue\, York\, YO10 3TQ
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Thursday-gardening-18.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261016T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260903T224826Z
CREATED:20260903T224826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T224826Z
UID:10000358-1792144800-1792152000@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wild Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Join volunteers of all ages & backgrounds who are volunteering in this local green space to enjoy & improve Hull Road Park for people and wildlife. \nSessions may involve a variety of tasks from helping to maintain the wildlife areas\, eco crafting\, habitat building to wildlife surveys and walks. \nSessions are open to anyone wishing to engage with local nature spaces and no experience is needed as all activities are guided by our Project Officers and you can stay as long or as little as you like. \nUnder 15s must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds will need signed permission from a guardian. \nAttendees will meet by the Pavilion in Hull Road Park\, YO10 3TQ. \nRegister via email to york@tcv.org.uk
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/wild-fridays/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Hull Road Park\, Hull Road Park\, Alcuin Avenue\, York\, YO10 3TQ
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Wild-fridays-11.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261016T191500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261016T201500
DTSTAMP:20260904T143140Z
CREATED:20260904T143140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T143140Z
UID:10000472-1792178100-1792181700@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sound Bath and Yoga
DESCRIPTION:My name is Lauren Perkins\, and I am the founder of Cultivate Kindness. I’ll be leading a gentle Yoga session followed by a restorative sound bath\, giving participants the opportunity to unwind\, de-stress\, and enjoy a moment of calm together. \nThis is a perfect activity to help people take time out from everything that’s happening in the world\, giving them the space to focus on making the difference in their own way to the environment. \nAge restriction: 16+ \nBooking is required for this event.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/sound-bath-and-yoga/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Spark York\, 17-21 Piccadilly\, York\, YO1 9PB
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Sustainable Living,Try a New Skill
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260904T134358Z
CREATED:20260904T134018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T134358Z
UID:10000466-1792231200-1792238400@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Nature in Action: Volunteer in the Wildlife Area at Rowntree Park
DESCRIPTION:Be part of shaping a greener future. Join our welcoming volunteers caring for Rowntree Park’s Wildlife Area – a unique space bringing together a wildlife pond\, orchard\, meadow\, working wood and native habitats. Learn practical conservation techniques\, enjoy time in nature and help create a richer environment for future generations. No experience needed. \nAge restrictions: 16+ \nBooking is required for this event and can be done through this link: http://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking \nRowntree Park\, York YO23 1JQ
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/nature-in-action-volunteer-in-the-wildlife-area-at-rowntree-park/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Rowntree Park\, Terry Avenue\, York\, YO23 1JQ
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Try a New Skill
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Nature-in-Action-FRP.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261018T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260903T205810Z
CREATED:20260903T205810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T205810Z
UID:10000523-1792324800-1792332000@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Campus Fungus Walk
DESCRIPTION:This easy nature walk across the University of York campus is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about local fungi species\, requiring no prior knowledge! There will be lots of opportunity to stop and look for mushrooms in some key fungi hotspots\, and to ask any questions you may have. We will give information on anything that we find\, including identification features\, information on edibility\, ecology\, folklore or anything else which might be relevant. \nFor those who came last year\, this will be the exact same walk. However\, since nature is unpredictable\, we will likely spot some new species\, and there is always more to learn! \nSuitable for all ages. No booking required. \nThe walk will begin at the east entrance to the Biology Department on the University of York campus\, Heslington\, YO10 (Coordinates: 53.947774\, -1.056132; What3Words: tigers.able.sunset) \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/campus-fungus-walk/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Biology Department\, University of York\, Biology Department\, University of\, York\, YO10 5DD
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261018T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260902T213855Z
CREATED:20260902T213855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T213855Z
UID:10000508-1792328400-1792335600@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Love Your Rivers Movement Session
DESCRIPTION:Led by Maddy Winter: a joyful and passional no-experience-needed movement session celebrating the Ouse and Foss with collaborative exercises inspired by their biology\, hydrology and folklore. \nAge restrictions: 12+ and minors must be accompanied by an adult. \nThis event requires booking which can be done through this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/love-your-river-movement-session-tickets-1997150922170?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\nPart of the Love Your River Day of Action organised by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. All Love Your River events are free but donations will be welcome to help cover event costs and support the development of the Charter for Yorkshire’s Rivers.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/love-your-rivers-movement-session/
LOCATION:Spark York\, 17-21 Piccadilly\, York\, YO1 9PB
CATEGORIES:Getting Creative,Out In Nature,Try a New Skill
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261020T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260903T223717Z
CREATED:20260903T223717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T223717Z
UID:10000349-1792486800-1792513800@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Practical Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join a friendly\, mixed-aged and inclusive practical outdoor group completing various conservation tasks in and around York. This is a great chance to learn new skills\, meet new people\, and enjoy being outdoors\, while improving green places for people and nature. \nSessions are fully guided by our Project Officers\, activities are different each session and held in different locations around York. \nAll sessions are free. No knowledge or previous experience is needed. \nJoin in\, feel good! \n15s and under must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds may attend unaccompanied but will need signed consent from their guardian. \nTo book a place a session\, please email york@tcv.org.uk. \nTransport to the location can be arranged from Tang Hall Community Centre via email if required. \nCheck out The Conservation Volunteers social media to find out locations.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/practical-conservation/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:York\, York
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261021T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261021T163000
DTSTAMP:20260903T223717Z
CREATED:20260903T223717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T223717Z
UID:10000350-1792573200-1792600200@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Practical Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join a friendly\, mixed-aged and inclusive practical outdoor group completing various conservation tasks in and around York. This is a great chance to learn new skills\, meet new people\, and enjoy being outdoors\, while improving green places for people and nature. \nSessions are fully guided by our Project Officers\, activities are different each session and held in different locations around York. \nAll sessions are free. No knowledge or previous experience is needed. \nJoin in\, feel good! \n15s and under must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds may attend unaccompanied but will need signed consent from their guardian. \nTo book a place a session\, please email york@tcv.org.uk. \nTransport to the location can be arranged from Tang Hall Community Centre via email if required. \nCheck out The Conservation Volunteers social media to find out locations.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/practical-conservation/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:York\, York
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261021T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261021T113000
DTSTAMP:20260904T132530Z
CREATED:20260904T132142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T132530Z
UID:10000433-1792578600-1792582200@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Community Birdwatching - Homestead Park
DESCRIPTION:Join members of RSPB York Local Group for an hour long walk to discover the birds in the area. We aim to provide people with the skill to identify the resident birds and learn about their lifestyle and needs. The walk is suitable for people of all ages who are keen to learn more about birds or who are just interested in nature. \nBooking is not required for this event\, just turn up! \nAttendees will meet at the Hive Café in Homestead Park.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/community-birdwatching-homestead-park/
LOCATION:Homestead Park\, York\, YO30 6WP
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261022T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261022T163000
DTSTAMP:20260903T223717Z
CREATED:20260903T223717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T223717Z
UID:10000351-1792659600-1792686600@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Practical Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join a friendly\, mixed-aged and inclusive practical outdoor group completing various conservation tasks in and around York. This is a great chance to learn new skills\, meet new people\, and enjoy being outdoors\, while improving green places for people and nature. \nSessions are fully guided by our Project Officers\, activities are different each session and held in different locations around York. \nAll sessions are free. No knowledge or previous experience is needed. \nJoin in\, feel good! \n15s and under must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds may attend unaccompanied but will need signed consent from their guardian. \nTo book a place a session\, please email york@tcv.org.uk. \nTransport to the location can be arranged from Tang Hall Community Centre via email if required. \nCheck out The Conservation Volunteers social media to find out locations.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/practical-conservation/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:York\, York
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260903T225036Z
CREATED:20260903T225036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T225036Z
UID:10000415-1792663200-1792674000@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Thursday Gardening Group
DESCRIPTION:This session is for anyone who might want to try something new\, meet people & do something for the local community and its wildlife. \nWe are a sociable & mixed ability gardening group\, where each week we aim to add colour and interest to the park while also improving it for the local wildlife. Activities include sowing seeds\, tending to the food garden\, litter picking\, watering and harvesting and path maintenance. \nWork gloves and refreshments are provided\, and you can stay for as long as like! \nUnder 15s must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds must have signed permission from a guardian. \nAttendees will meet by the Pavilion in Hull Road Park\, YO10 3TQ. \nRegister via email to york@tcv.org.uk
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/thursday-gardening-group/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Hull Road Park\, Hull Road Park\, Alcuin Avenue\, York\, YO10 3TQ
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261023T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260903T224826Z
CREATED:20260903T224826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T224826Z
UID:10000359-1792749600-1792756800@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wild Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Join volunteers of all ages & backgrounds who are volunteering in this local green space to enjoy & improve Hull Road Park for people and wildlife. \nSessions may involve a variety of tasks from helping to maintain the wildlife areas\, eco crafting\, habitat building to wildlife surveys and walks. \nSessions are open to anyone wishing to engage with local nature spaces and no experience is needed as all activities are guided by our Project Officers and you can stay as long or as little as you like. \nUnder 15s must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds will need signed permission from a guardian. \nAttendees will meet by the Pavilion in Hull Road Park\, YO10 3TQ. \nRegister via email to york@tcv.org.uk
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/wild-fridays/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Hull Road Park\, Hull Road Park\, Alcuin Avenue\, York\, YO10 3TQ
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261024T111500
DTSTAMP:20260831T143003Z
CREATED:20260831T143003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T143003Z
UID:10000460-1792836000-1792840500@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261024T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260902T220302Z
CREATED:20260902T220054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T220302Z
UID:10000510-1792839600-1792854000@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Celebration of Repair Cafes
DESCRIPTION:Join the combined Repair Cafes of York together with York Explore for a showcase Repair Cafe to meet volunteer fixers at work\, find out what goes on in a repair cafe\, learn about what can be mended\, and take away advice\, inspiration and new skills. \nWorkshops in mending techniques will be available alongside the Repair Cafe. Open to any and all ages\, if you have ever had anything break and wonder whether it can be fixed\, or wanted to reduce waste or save money by mending\, this is for you. \nFind us at York Explore Library\, no booking needed.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/celebration-of-repair-cafes/
LOCATION:York Explore Library\, Library Square\, York\, YO1 7DS
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Building Sustainably,Family-friendly,Sustainable Living,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261024T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261024T131500
DTSTAMP:20260831T143003Z
CREATED:20260831T143003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T143003Z
UID:10000461-1792843200-1792847700@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261025T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261025T163000
DTSTAMP:20260903T223717Z
CREATED:20260903T223717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T223717Z
UID:10000352-1792918800-1792945800@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Practical Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join a friendly\, mixed-aged and inclusive practical outdoor group completing various conservation tasks in and around York. This is a great chance to learn new skills\, meet new people\, and enjoy being outdoors\, while improving green places for people and nature. \nSessions are fully guided by our Project Officers\, activities are different each session and held in different locations around York. \nAll sessions are free. No knowledge or previous experience is needed. \nJoin in\, feel good! \n15s and under must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds may attend unaccompanied but will need signed consent from their guardian. \nTo book a place a session\, please email york@tcv.org.uk. \nTransport to the location can be arranged from Tang Hall Community Centre via email if required. \nCheck out The Conservation Volunteers social media to find out locations.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/practical-conservation/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:York\, York
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill
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