Saturday 27 September – Sunday 2 November 2025
A look at the wildlife and history of the River Foss as it passes through the city centre, ending at The Blue Bridge. There will be some steps. Location: meet beside the River Foss on Foss Islands Road at the junction with Peaseholme Green and Layerthorpe Time: 10:30 Duration: 1 mile, 1.5 hours Please bookContinue reading "Urban River Foss Walk"
North York Church are hosting a series of events across York as part of York Environment Weeks. There are a wide range of activities over a number of sites—talks, upcycling workshops, nature trails, a Repair Café, a Reflection Space and Lego Church. So much to do and something for everyone! Many events are drop-in: just turnContinue reading "Green for Now and for the Future: Eco Fair (St Nicholas’ Church, Wigginton)"
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.
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.
Rawcliffe Lake Walk A walk around Rawcliffe Lake looking at the wildlife and scenery along the route. The route is surfaced without steps and is wheelchair accessible. Organized by iTravel York (City of York Council). To reach the lake take bus 6 going towards Clifton Moor and get off at the Lakeside Primary School busContinue reading "Rawcliffe Lake Walk"
Off-road bike ride at relaxed pace along Solar System route to Riccall Wood Meadow (18 mile return journey). Bring a picnic or have lunch in one of Riccall’s cafes or pubs.
Sustainable crafting fun at the Nose, with community group Planet Southbank
Climate Fresk turns climate science into a team game. Work together to connect the causes, mechanisms and effects of the climate crisis.
If you want to futureproof your business, increase profits, access new markets and be more sustainable, come along to Green Business Forum: How to be a Standout Brand.
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.
Discuss the plans for increasing biodiversity of these green spaces in York, identifying the species that already exist and planning how best to enhance these spaces.
An opportunity to reflect upon environmental issues globally and locally, by using art as a starting point for discussion and reflection.