Down to the Woods – an evening of storytelling
Lara McClure and storytellers bring you a feast of traditional tales from the heart of the forest
Saturday 3 October – Sunday 1 November 2026
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.
A small gathering where emotions about our climate crisis can be felt and shared in a safe space, over a warm drink and cake.
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.
A weekly walk looking at the wildlife to be found within this popular local nature reserve. Location: meet at St Nicholas Fields Nature Reserve, Environment Centre Gate, Rawdon Avenue. Time: 10:00 Duration: 1 to 1.5 miles, 2 hours This is one of the many walks put on by York Walking festival, more information at: https://www.itravelyork.info/yorkwalkingfestival
Learn how to manage a wildlife garden from a veteran in the field as Vanessa Cook shares her experience of 40 years wildlife gardening.
A nature-connectivity experience around the University of York's green campus which includes soundscaping, biodiversity citizen science and nature journaling.
Edible gardening in September in an inner-city garden - Peasholme Green.
Come and be inspired about the ways we can use every scrap of food - from field to fork! Learn about zero waste champions through the inspiration of four very different organisations in York.
Join us to for informal chats with our growing local community of climate and nature advocates.
Pop in to our free coffee morning to chat to two local GPs about how to find out if you are at risk of cardiovascular disease, and what lifestyle changes you can make to prevent it.
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.
Exploring if and how we mother in uncertain times. Join a compassionate discussion & short story screening.
Come along to an interactive workshop to shape a community energy revolution in the city of York!
A walking tour of the Minster’s heritage estate with the Director of Works & Precinct taking in its ambitious projects and low carbon initiatives.
Join our screening to find out about Drax, how they harm people and planet, and how you can take action to stop the world’s biggest tree burner!
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 (Strensall Methodist Church)"
Come and find out more about York Central and YoCo’s plans and help us to shape our next steps.
To celebrate York Environment Weeks York Army Museum would like to share some wildflower seeds that you can sow at home to enhance the biodiversity of your garden.
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! Come along to St Mary's ChurchContinue reading "Green for Now and for the Future: Eco Fair (St Mary’s Church, Haxby)"
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.
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 (Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church)"
