Nature walk on University of York Campus
Guided visit to the campuses of the University of York, wonderful green spaces in York for wildlife: lakes for birds, meadowland for wild flowers.
Saturday 3 October – Sunday 1 November 2026
Guided visit to the campuses of the University of York, wonderful green spaces in York for wildlife: lakes for birds, meadowland for wild flowers.
"If you go down to the woods today you might get a nice surprise..."
Join our exploration of a beck restoration project in action at Heworth Holme. Learn why this restoration work is necessary and how it will improve the habitat for wildlife.
Fun, family-friendly protest cycle ride around the streets of York. For riders of all ages, abilities and cycle types. We want # Room to ride
Plug planting for wildlife! Come and create a wildflower meadow on Millennium Field.
This easy circular walk is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about their local environment, requiring no prior knowledge! There will be lots of opportunity to stop and look for mushrooms in some key fungi hotspots. Our goal is to observe and learn about different species we find, so we will not be pickingContinue reading "Marvellous Mushrooms: Appreciating Fungi in a Semi-Urban Landscape"
Re-wilding a small space! Short talk and interactive walk exploring the community orchard, future forest, insect corner and wildlife pond.
A chance to discuss UK protest law and policing, to share concerns and questions you have, and to hear the insights of local environmental activists.
Clean affordable and renewable home-produced energy when ‘the wind don’t blow and the sun don’t shine’. Pipedream or reality? What chance geothermal, the heat beneath our feet?
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.
Short, inclusive bike rides of around an hour with around 4 miles of cycling.
One of our brilliant volunteer pedallers will take you out for an hour on the bike to enjoy the green spaces around the south of the city.
An opportunity to reflect upon environmental issues globally and locally, by using art as a starting point for discussion and reflection.
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.
Short, inclusive walks of around an hour with around 1 mile of walking. These nature walks include spotting the nature around us and taking time to pause and connect.
Do you want to help tackle climate change? Our Climate Fresk workshop will teach you the science behind climate change and empower you to take action.
A fireside chat and knowledge exchange with York's greenest organisations.
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.
This engaging session is designed to improve the understanding of why climate change is a public health issue here in York and the crucial role that the VCSE sector can play in response to this.
Public consultation on Climate & Nature Hubs
Join YorkCliConnect for an informal social event at Remedy to celebrate YEW2024!
St Nicks annual fundraiser will see a jam-packed afternoon celebrating local organisations and businesses who help make a difference for the planet, whilst enjoying nature's harvest. There'll be activities for all ages, everyone welcome!
This workshop is ideal for families. It explores drama activities and games to raise awareness about climate change, the importance of protecting the environment and the role we play individually in it.
Visit one or more local homes that don’t cost the Earth to run. Find inspiration for your own and learn from hosts’ experiences of home upgrades.
