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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261018T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261018T150000
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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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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
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP: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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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
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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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