Saturday 3 October – Sunday 1 November 2026
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 short guided walk around local streets to identify wild plants growing in pavements, kerb edges and walls, and learn about their value as part of local ecosystems.
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.