Saturday 3 October – Sunday 1 November 2026
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"
See and hear our most common bat species which live and feed in the grounds of the university campus. The walk is easy to moderate and suitable for wheelchair usersContinue reading "Bat Walk"
Lara McClure and storytellers bring you a feast of traditional tales from the heart of the forest
Join us for 'Hello Autumn'! Enjoy apple-themed fun, crafts, storytelling, nature walks, and more.
Local forager Carl Wain will be talking about the different plants in Rowntrees Park, which ones are edible and different uses of the plants. We'll discuss how you can forageContinue reading "Foraging Walk at Rowntree Park- NO PLACES LEFT"
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.
A small gathering where emotions about our climate crisis can be felt and shared in a safe space, over a warm drink and cake.
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.