Saturday 3 October – Sunday 1 November 2026
As part of this unique promenade concert, The Barberellas will bring their a cappella fusion of jazz, folk, barbershop and pop to the Forest of Flowers in Huby. Guests canContinue reading "The Barberellas at the Forest of Flowers"
On Wednesday 27 September Friargate Quakers will be screening "The Ants and the Grasshopper", a moving eco documentary filmed in Malawi and the USA. It follows farmer Anita Chitaya inContinue reading "The Ants and the Grasshopper"
Join a panel of Arts professionals for conversation and debate about how the Arts are responding to the climate emergency. This venue has wheelchair and hearing loop access. There isContinue reading "The Arts response to the climate emergency"
IDOP 'Growing Old Responsibly: saving the planet & celebrating the natural world through story telling & painting' events 2023 sees the 18th 50+ Festival organised by the York Older People's Assembly, takingContinue reading "Saving the planet – International Day of Older People"
The Groves Repair + Share host a monthly repair café in the Groves, giving residents a place to get a broken item fixed – or – if they have theContinue reading "The Groves Repair + Share: Repair Café"
Tea By The Lock is a plant-based cafe offering a wide selection of cakes, scones and savoury foods. A free 'taster menu' will be available exclusively for York Environment WeekContinue reading "Tea by the Lock: Free plant-based Taster Menu"
In 2019, Extinction Rebellion York hosted a People’s Assembly that led to the declaration of a climate emergency in York. Together, hundreds of York's citizens voted for mandates that weContinue reading "The People’s Assembly"
Tea By The Lock is a plant-based cafe offering a wide selection of cakes, scones and savoury foods. A free 'taster menu' will be available exclusively for York Environment WeekContinue reading "Tea by the Lock: Free plant-based Taster Menu"
This is an old event from 2023. For 2025 events, click the events tab above. Event Description An invitation to meet Cllrs. Jenny Kent and Kate Ravilious for a Q&AContinue reading "Friends of the Earth present: An Audience with the Executive Members for the Environment and Climate Emergency"
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.
River Foss, history, wildlife and conservation walk organised by the River Foss Society. Location: meet at Huntington All Saints Church (car parking available) Time: 10:30 Duration: 2 miles, 1.5 hoursContinue reading "River Foss – Wildlife and History"
A walk for people who would like to see some of the wide variety of birds to be found on the university campus. Please note: ground may be rough andContinue reading "Bird-watching Walk – University of York"