Saturday 27 September – Sunday 2 November 2025
From human-centrism to ecocentrism; explore the deep-rooted human-centrism shaping our lives and consider the alternative and its implications.
Visit and be inspired by local homes that are better for people and planet: more comfortable, with lower energy bills and carbon emissions.
Learn about the history and ecology of York's iconic Solar System Greenway through an illustrated talk and a guided ride or walk.
Open Garden from 2pm-4pm. Explore the garden, meet the gardeners, help harvest our final produce of the year. With some children’s activities and stalls
Join Axe Drax for a screening of documentary on York's local big polluter: Drax Power Station. Learn about the resistance and join the fight!
If you want to futureproof your business, increase profits, access new markets and become more sustainable, come along to Green Business Forum:Energy.
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!
Your chance to hear the Mayor's plans for transport in York and North Yorkshire
Harvest, clean & pack wildflower seeds to support pollinators! Fun, hands-on sessions in Rowntree Park. No experience needed.
Zoom out and explore earth's systems and understand the 9 planetary boundaries in perspective. Join a 3-hour interactive workshop.
Can your team design the greenest, wildest neighbourhood? Outplan the rest and reshape your city together.
A walking tour of the York Minster precinct focused on work to protect its heritage estate, craft skills, and the environment.