Saturday 3 October – Sunday 1 November 2026
Our volunteer groups carry out interesting and varied conservation tasks throughout York and surrounding areas. This is a great chance to learn skills, make friends and enjoy being outdoors whilst carrying out practical work to help improve places for people and the environment.
Step back in time - gardening in the Middle Ages.
Join the Fairy Trail at the picnic area to learn about the nature and vision of the trail. Bushcraft and foraging fun - learn some new nature skills!!
Walk along the Solar System route and riverside path to Naburn Lock. Bring picnic or buy tea / lunch at Tea-by-the-Lock.
Come and see the new Community Garden in Haxby, with activities for children or just have a look around and enjoy the space.
Wellbeing in York Museum Gardens Discover the beauty of York Museum Gardens – come and ponder, share in creative art journaling or add to our landscape art.
Re-wilding a small space! Short talk and interactive walk exploring the community orchard, future forest, insect corner and wildlife pond.
"If you go down to the woods today you might get a nice surprise..."
Join our exploration of a beck restoration project in action at Heworth Holme. Learn why this restoration work is necessary and how it will improve the habitat for wildlife.
Plug planting for wildlife! Come and create a wildflower meadow on Millennium Field.
Re-wilding a small space! Short talk and interactive walk exploring the community orchard, future forest, insect corner and wildlife pond.
Tackling the climate emergency at work - ideas for the trade union year of green activity.