Saturday 3 October – Sunday 1 November 2026
If you run your own local group, or want to start one up, discover how one group of York residents set up Planet South Bank to raise local awareness of sustainability issues through community activities & projects. Now in our 12th year, new & founding members reflect on how we run ourselves, why we're stillContinue reading "The Story of Planet Southbank"
As part of this unique promenade concert, The Barberellas will bring their a cappella fusion of jazz, folk, barbershop and pop to the Forest of Flowers in Huby. Guests can explore the project’s thriving woodland and wildflower meadows in a guided walk, with regular stops to hear about the habitat and its wildlife, plus theContinue reading "The Barberellas at the Forest of Flowers"
On Wednesday 27 September Friargate Quakers will be screening "The Ants and the Grasshopper", a moving eco documentary filmed in Malawi and the USA. It follows farmer Anita Chitaya in her efforts to change minds in her patriarchal village and beyond. The film is 75 minutes, and will be followed by refreshments and discussion. DonationsContinue reading "The Ants and the Grasshopper"
Join a panel of Arts professionals for conversation and debate about how the Arts are responding to the climate emergency. This venue has wheelchair and hearing loop access. There is a minimum recommended age of 14+ for this event. Booking: Reserve your spaces by phoning the York Theatre Royal box office on 01904 623568 orContinue reading "The Arts response to the climate emergency"
IDOP 'Growing Old Responsibly: saving the planet & celebrating the natural world through story telling & painting' events 2023 sees the 18th 50+ Festival organised by the York Older People's Assembly, taking place across York from Saturday 23 September to Sunday 8 October. We'll share events and skills, enjoy meeting each other, provide testers of new activities,Continue reading "Saving the planet – International Day of Older People"
The Groves Repair + Share host a monthly repair café in the Groves, giving residents a place to get a broken item fixed – or – if they have the skills, help fix others broken items. The sessions are FREE and open to everyone – even if you don’t need to fix anything – you’reContinue reading "The Groves Repair + Share: Repair Café"
Tea By The Lock is a plant-based cafe offering a wide selection of cakes, scones and savoury foods. A free 'taster menu' will be available exclusively for York Environment Week - come and try a selection of what Tea By The Lock has to offer, which will introduce you to the creativity and pleasure ofContinue reading "Tea by the Lock: Free plant-based Taster Menu"
In 2019, Extinction Rebellion York hosted a People’s Assembly that led to the declaration of a climate emergency in York. Together, hundreds of York's citizens voted for mandates that we presented to the council to influence local environmental policy. After years of uncertainty and inaction, we’re reviving our People’s Assembly to give the citizens ofContinue reading "The People’s Assembly"
Tea By The Lock is a plant-based cafe offering a wide selection of cakes, scones and savoury foods. A free 'taster menu' will be available exclusively for York Environment Week - come and try a selection of what Tea By The Lock has to offer, which will introduce you to the creativity and pleasure ofContinue reading "Tea by the Lock: Free plant-based Taster Menu"
This is an old event from 2023. For 2025 events, click the events tab above. Event Description An invitation to meet Cllrs. Jenny Kent and Kate Ravilious for a Q&A on the Council’s priorities for York’s environment and climate emergency commitments. What are your priorities for the city in tackling climate change and other greenContinue reading "Friends of the Earth present: An Audience with the Executive Members for the Environment and Climate Emergency"
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.
River Foss, history, wildlife and conservation walk organised by the River Foss Society. Location: meet at Huntington All Saints Church (car parking available) Time: 10:30 Duration: 2 miles, 1.5 hours One of the many walks put on by York Walking festival, more information at: https://www.itravelyork.info/yorkwalkingfestival
A walk for people who would like to see some of the wide variety of birds to be found on the university campus. Please note: ground may be rough and muddy. Organised by York Ornithological Club. Location: meet at entrance to Heslington Church, Field Lane Time: 14:00 Duration: 2 miles, 1 to 1.5 hours OneContinue reading "Bird-watching Walk – University of York"
See and hear our most common bat species which live and feed in the grounds of the university campus. The walk is easy to moderate and suitable for wheelchair users and many with mobility issues. There are steps along the route but there are alternate ramps available. There are some short parts of the walkContinue reading "Bat Walk"
Lara McClure and storytellers bring you a feast of traditional tales from the heart of the forest
Join us for 'Hello Autumn'! Enjoy apple-themed fun, crafts, storytelling, nature walks, and more.
Local forager Carl Wain will be talking about the different plants in Rowntrees Park, which ones are edible and different uses of the plants. We'll discuss how you can forage safely and will also be recording the flora we find so we can start to get a better understanding of our immediate environment and ifContinue reading "Foraging Walk at Rowntree Park- NO PLACES LEFT"
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.