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SUMMARY:No Jobs On a Dead Planet - Organising For A Just Transition in Workplaces
DESCRIPTION:A panel style meeting with speakers and time for questions/discussion. There will be action points for people to take away so that they can organise around climate in their workplace even if they have never done this before. \n2026 is designated as a year of climate activity across the trade union movement\, with the aim to come up with concrete action to tackle the climate emergency – both in the here and now\, and as part of the just transition to the green jobs needed for a sustainable future. \nSuitable for ages 12+. \nBooking is required for this event\, and can be done here. This is a hybrid event.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/no-jobs-on-a-dead-planet/
LOCATION:Priory Street Community Centre\, 15 Priory Street\, York\, YO1 6ET
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Learning,Sustainable Business,York Opens Green Spaces
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SUMMARY:Restoring habitats for nature
DESCRIPTION:Explore this evolving project in Naburn with its Community Orchard and Future Forest. Short talk on the ideas behind the project\, planting so far and future plans. \nJoin us for a walk round the 8 acres\, share ideas for creating more diverse habitats and see how many different species of plant\, insect\, bird\, amphibian and mammal you can find. \nBook in on Saturday 5th October at 11:30am\, 12:30pm: 1:30pm and 2:30pm. Or Sunday 6th October at 2:30pm and 3:30pm. \nFor Saturday\, book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1002044531167 \nFor Sunday\, book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1002076968187 \n*All ages welcome\, particularly suitable for 5+. \nNaburn Community Field is at the end of Vicarage Lane\, Naburn\, York\, YO19 4RS. Park in the Village Hall car park and walk to the far end of Vicarage Lane. Find us in the last field on the right.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/restoring-habitats-for-nature/2024-10-06/
LOCATION:Naburn Community Field\, Vicarage Lane\, Naburn\, York\, YO19 4RS
CATEGORIES:York Opens Green Spaces
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SUMMARY:Plug Planting Millenium Field
DESCRIPTION:Come and help us to create a wildflower area at the southern end of Millennium Field. We will be planting wildflower plug plants into areas previously prepared\, so the ground should be nice and easy to dig. We will also be chatting about our Green Corridors York project and all about meadows. \nAnyone can get involved\, we will provide gloves and kneelers to those who require them. \nUnder 13s need to be accompanied by an adult and under 16s need parental consent if not accompanied by an adult. \nMeet at Millennium Bridge on the Fishergate side of the river.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/plug-planting-millenium-field/
LOCATION:Centre of Millenium Bridge
CATEGORIES:York Opens Green Spaces
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SUMMARY:Explore York: Urban Becks Restoration Project
DESCRIPTION:Join the Green Corridors York Team for a walk along Tang Hall Beck through former wetland meadow\, Heworth Holme. Meet at the site entrance on Bad Bargain Lane\, next to 1st Heworth Scout Hut. \nThrough the York Urban Becks project\, the beck banks will undergo some reprofiling as part of a beck restoration scheme. This walk will give people the opportunity to see the plans for the work before it happens and find out more about the positive impact it will have for wildlife and the local community. \nThis event is perfect for anyone interested in conservation. For ages 8+.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/explore-york-urban-becks-restoration-project/
LOCATION:Heworth Holme\, 4 Bad Bargain Ln\, Tang Hall\, York YO31 0QZ\, YO31 0QZ
CATEGORIES:York Opens Green Spaces
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SUMMARY:A Walk through Danesmead Wood
DESCRIPTION:Walks through the wood pointing out the different areas and the things we have put in place to increase pollinators\, bio diversity and wildlife. \nWe’ll be starting in Danesmead Wood at the side closest to Broadway West\, by the notice board and cycle track. \nChildren under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. \nWheelchair access on main paths only.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/a-walk-through-danesmead-wood/
LOCATION:Danesmead Wood\, Danesmead wood\, York\, YO10 4PB
CATEGORIES:York Opens Green Spaces
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241005T160000
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SUMMARY:Restoring habitats for nature
DESCRIPTION:Explore this evolving project in Naburn with its Community Orchard and Future Forest. Short talk on the ideas behind the project\, planting so far and future plans. \nJoin us for a walk round the 8 acres\, share ideas for creating more diverse habitats and see how many different species of plant\, insect\, bird\, amphibian and mammal you can find. \nBook in on Saturday 5th October at 11:30am\, 12:30pm: 1:30pm and 2:30pm. Or Sunday 6th October at 2:30pm and 3:30pm. \nFor Saturday\, book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1002044531167 \nFor Sunday\, book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1002076968187 \n*All ages welcome\, particularly suitable for 5+. \nNaburn Community Field is at the end of Vicarage Lane\, Naburn\, York\, YO19 4RS. Park in the Village Hall car park and walk to the far end of Vicarage Lane. Find us in the last field on the right.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/restoring-habitats-for-nature/2024-10-05/
LOCATION:Naburn Community Field\, Vicarage Lane\, Naburn\, York\, YO19 4RS
CATEGORIES:York Opens Green Spaces
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SUMMARY:Wellbeing in York Museum Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Discover the beauty and wonder in York Museum Gardens – come and ponder\, share in creative art journaling or add to our landscape art. \nPick up some paper and pencils\, draw\, write or simply observe. from the Pavilion and connect with nature to benefit your wellbeing. Enjoy time together or sit and ponder quietly under a tree to recover in nature. All ages welcome! \nDress for the weather and wear suitable footwear for walking. You’ll find us in the pavilion at the back of the York Museum Gardens\, beyond St Mary’s Abbey.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/wellbeing-in-york-museum-gardens/
LOCATION:Yorkshire Museum Gardens\, Museum St\, York\, YO1 7FR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:York Opens Green Spaces
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SUMMARY:Nature crafts\, nature trail and Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Perfect for all ages and abilities\, come and find out about this new Community Garden in Haxby. \nA small oasis of peace and calm\, have a wander around on your own\, have a go at our nature trails or crafts\, or talk to the trustees about the vision for the garden. \nDonations accepted to promote the work of the community garden.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/nature-crafts-nature-trail-and-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Haxby Group Practice\, Haxby & Wigginton Health Centre 2 The Village\, York\, Yorkshire\, YO32 2LL
CATEGORIES:York Opens Green Spaces
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SUMMARY:Explore York's Green Corridors - Guided walk to Naburn Lock Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Walk along the Solar System route and riverside path to Naburn Lock. Bring picnic or buy tea / lunch at Tea-by-the-Lock. Suitable for families and all ages comfortable with 7.5 mile round trip at easy pace. Traffic-free apart from a short section (under mile) on country road. \nPlease assemble at 10:45 for a 11:00 start at Askham Bar Park and Ride. \nFamily-friendly but under sixteen year olds should be accompanied by adult.  \nPlease book at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/explore-yorks-green-corridors-on-foot-a-walk-along-the-solar-system-greenway-to-naburn-lock-tickets-1001549089287 \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/green-corridors-guided-walk-naburn-lock/
LOCATION:Askham Bar Park and Ride\, Askham Bar Park and Ride\, York\, YO24 1LW
CATEGORIES:York Opens Green Spaces
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SUMMARY:Fairy Bushcraft and Foraging
DESCRIPTION:This will be a short event to invite anyone who is interested down to the trail to learn how it originated and the nature/environment vision we have. \nWe will have a skilled bushcraft person to do some bush craft ideas and will also include a foraging exercise for people to learn about the useful plants that exist on the trail. \nYou’ll find us at the picnic area of the Foss Fairy Trail – approach from the NE side of Monkbridge on Heworth Green (the A1036). \nDonations to contribute to the upkeep of the Fairy Trail are appreciated.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/fairy-bushcraft-and-foraging/
LOCATION:Monkbridge
CATEGORIES:York Opens Green Spaces
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240928T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240928T120000
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SUMMARY:Edible plants - Middle Ages meet 21st Century York
DESCRIPTION:Edible York’s ‘Barbican beds’ are close to where monks grew food years ago. Many crops are still grown in York. \nTrustee Emily Hansen will share her expert knowledge at this regular Saturday morning gardening session. This is a public spot and can be visited any time to appreciate the herbs and vegetables we have cultivated. \nFor all ages\, but children under 16 need an adult carer.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/edible-plants-middle-ages-to-21st-century/
LOCATION:‘Barbican Beds’\, Fawcett Street\, York\, YO10 4AH
CATEGORIES:York Opens Green Spaces
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240922T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240922T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T230903Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Conservation Volunteer
DESCRIPTION:Practical outdoor volunteer sessions in and around York. Our tasks vary from pond building to tree planting. 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. \nWe are a friendly mixed-age group\, we are an inclusive organisation and there is no knowledge or previous experience needed for you to join in. Note: this activity is only suitable for ages 15+. \nThis event runs every Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday\, and during York Environment Weeks we’ll also meet on Sunday 8 September and Sunday 22 September. \nPlease email york@tcv.org.uk to tell us which sessions you are joining. \nOnce you’ve booked\, you can either meet us on-site or at the Tang Hall community centre at 9am. Our minibus can transport up to 8 volunteers to site.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/practical-conservation-volunteer-york/2024-09-22/
LOCATION:Tang Hall Community Centre\, Fifth Ave\, Tang Hall\, York\, York\, YO31 0UG
CATEGORIES:York Opens Green Spaces
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240918T130000
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SUMMARY:Edible York at Peasholme Green
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and see what edibles are growing in September\, take samples of herbs and look out for bees and other wildlife. Experience edible gardening in an inner-city garden – at Peasholme Green. The beds are across the road from The Black Swan (as pictured above). \nThe Edible York team will talk to visitors about the garden. We aim to inspire more growing in gardens\, pots and window boxes. Our Abundance team will be on hand with local apples to try. \nFor all ages\, but children under 16 need an adult carer. No booking needed. All donations will go towards seeds and compost for maintaining Edible York.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/edible-york-peasholme-green/
LOCATION:Peasholme Green\, Peasholme Green\, York
CATEGORIES:York Opens Green Spaces
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240908T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240908T163000
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SUMMARY:Practical Conservation Volunteer
DESCRIPTION:Practical outdoor volunteer sessions in and around York. Our tasks vary from pond building to tree planting. 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. \nWe are a friendly mixed-age group\, we are an inclusive organisation and there is no knowledge or previous experience needed for you to join in. Note: this activity is only suitable for ages 15+. \nThis event runs every Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday\, and during York Environment Weeks we’ll also meet on Sunday 8 September and Sunday 22 September. \nPlease email york@tcv.org.uk to tell us which sessions you are joining. \nOnce you’ve booked\, you can either meet us on-site or at the Tang Hall community centre at 9am. Our minibus can transport up to 8 volunteers to site.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/practical-conservation-volunteer-york/2024-09-08/
LOCATION:Tang Hall Community Centre\, Fifth Ave\, Tang Hall\, York\, York\, YO31 0UG
CATEGORIES:York Opens Green Spaces
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