Saturday 27 September – Sunday 2 November 2025
Get your broken household items and clothing fixed for free, learn new skills, save money, reduce waste and be part of York’s circular economy.
Help care for Rowntree Park’s Wildlife Area! Fun, hands-on tasks for all ages. No experience needed — just bring enthusiasm!
‘Bin it? No way!’ Repair Cafe set up in Acomb!
Explore the vision for a nature positive campus and take part in activities that support biodiversity monitoring, experiential learning.
A short riverside walk to capture and shape the stories around the river, creativity, nature-based solutions, and community action.
Visit and be inspired by local homes that are better for people and planet: more comfortable, with lower energy bills and carbon emissions.
A short riverside walk to capture and shape the stories around the river, creativity, nature-based solutions, and community action.
What is war doing to our planet? A chance to learn about the environmental impacts of warfare through activities and discussion.
Join us for an afternoon of foraging in our local area and discussing best sustainable practices. We will be walking in and around Rowntree Park.
Harvest, clean & pack wildflower seeds to support pollinators! Fun, hands-on sessions in Rowntree Park. No experience needed.
How can we learn from other cities about how to cope with urban challenges – traffic, climate, tourism – as we shape York for the future?
Join us to explore a curious & creative approach to making the Gardens more wildlife friendly. We’d love to hear about your ideas & experiments too!