A Green Safari
A relaxed, informal wander round Heworth's public green spaces with play areas. Refreshments, children's art exhibition and fairtrade stall over three different venues in Heworth
Saturday 3 October – Sunday 1 November 2026
A relaxed, informal wander round Heworth's public green spaces with play areas. Refreshments, children's art exhibition and fairtrade stall over three different venues in Heworth
Step back in time - gardening in the Middle Ages.
An informal 'show and share' event to give schools and educational setting from across York the chance to share ideas and build connections with others who have an interest in making their settings more sustainable.
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 (Huntington Methodist Church)"
A jazz trio piece - The Useless Tree (after the Buddhist fable about humanity's relationship to nature) - with a Q+A at the end.
Join the Fairy Trail at the picnic area to learn about the nature and vision of the trail. Bushcraft and foraging fun - learn some new nature skills!!
Walk along the Solar System route and riverside path to Naburn Lock. Bring picnic or buy tea / lunch at Tea-by-the-Lock.
Discover the 1000 UK varieties of trees in the Modern section of York Cemetery with Friends of York Cemetery. Donations welcome. Telephone 01904 610578 for more information. Location: meet at Harriet Centre, York Cemetery Time: 14:00 Duration: 1.5 miles, 1.5 to 2 hours This is one of the many walks put on by York WalkingContinue reading "A Walk Through 1000 Trees"
Join us for a creative response to the future we want. It’s an open mic, so come to perform, come to support or both.
Come and see the new Community Garden in Haxby, with activities for children or just have a look around and enjoy the space.
Join author and peace campaigner Timmon Wallis for a talk about his book Warheads to Windmills: Preventing Climate Catastrophe and Nuclear War.
1hr Zoom talk and questions. Why and how does Slowing the Flow work to reduce flooding and improve biodiversity? Better still, how will beavers effectively do it for us.
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.
A look at new research on what a real green and just transition for Yorkshire looks like, and how you can get involved in making it happen!
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.
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.
Free support on saving energy, managing bills and related issues such as benefits advice - especially for those aged 50+.
Join us in this experimental journey that brings trees and AI together. Ask a tree what you’ve always wanted to know and learn why they’re important.
Explore York's evolving history through the life of a tree, engaging in creative activities and reflecting on the future of the city's treescape.
Join us for a special evening especially for female-business owners and their supporters during York Environment Week.
