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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/2026-10-22/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261023T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260903T224826Z
CREATED: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/2026-10-23/
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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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:20261024T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260902T220302Z
CREATED:20260902T220054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T220302Z
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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261025T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260830T184815Z
CREATED:20260830T184815Z
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SUMMARY:Clifton Apple Weekend: Apple Day at Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled celebration of apples! Joined by preserving-whizz Marion Burgess for a day of fruity fun for all ages. \nFind us on the Main Lawn from 11am – 3pm\, no need to book. \n\nTry your hand at apple pressing and enjoy some fresh juice\nGet stuck into some autumnal crafts\nFinish with our autumn open mic music \n\nEveryone is welcome. If you have a surplus of apples\, do bring them along to make into delicious juice. No Apples? No problem\, you can still get involved in all the activities! \nThe event will be held near the main lawn and in the Homestead Park pavilion – to find us\, head to the pavilion (whatthreewords reference: ///ears.feast.boots).
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/clifton-apple-weekend-apple-day-at-homestead/
LOCATION:Homestead Park Pavillion\, The Homestead\, 40 Water End\, York\, YO30 6WP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Family-friendly,Food and Drink,Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261027T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260903T223717Z
CREATED:20260903T223717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T223717Z
UID:10000353-1793091600-1793118600@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/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:York\, York
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261028T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T163000
DTSTAMP:20260903T223717Z
CREATED:20260903T223717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T223717Z
UID:10000354-1793178000-1793205000@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/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:York\, York
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261028T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260830T184153Z
CREATED:20260830T184153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T184153Z
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SUMMARY:Meadow Makers
DESCRIPTION:This autumn\, the garden team at Homestead Park will be working the ground and planting species to transform lawn into wildflowers for next spring. Together we will scatter seeds\, trample them in and sow our seedlings.  \nThere will also be demonstrations of scything and scarifying\, which get the ground ready to sow.  \nThis is a family friendly session sure to be full of joy and silliness – bring your favourite muddy clothes and prepare to get your hands in the soil! \nBooking isn’t required – just turn up! Under 18’s are welcome if accompanied by an adult. \nMeet outside the Homestead Park pavilion (whatthreewords reference: ///ears.feast.boots)  \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/meadow-makers/
LOCATION:Homestead Park Pavillion\, The Homestead\, 40 Water End\, York\, YO30 6WP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Family-friendly,In The Garden,Out In Nature,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261029T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261029T163000
DTSTAMP:20260903T223717Z
CREATED:20260903T223717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T223717Z
UID:10000355-1793264400-1793291400@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/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:York\, York
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261029T130000
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/2026-10-29/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261030T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260903T224826Z
CREATED:20260903T224826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T224826Z
UID:10000360-1793354400-1793361600@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/2026-10-30/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261031T120000
DTSTAMP:20260904T134358Z
CREATED:20260904T134018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T134358Z
UID:10000467-1793440800-1793448000@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/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Rowntree Park\, Terry Avenue\, York\, YO23 1JQ
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Try a New Skill
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261101T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261101T180000
DTSTAMP:20260904T143140Z
CREATED:20260904T143140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T143140Z
UID:10000473-1793552400-1793556000@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/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Spark York\, 17-21 Piccadilly\, York\, YO1 9PB
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Sustainable Living,Try a New Skill
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