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SUMMARY:Planet South Bank foraging walk led by local forager Carl Wain
DESCRIPTION:A chance to learn about the edible plants available in York’s hedgerows and public spaces. Ideal for families\, local residents and nature lovers. \nSuitable for all ages. \nBooking is required and can be done here. Booking is essential as places are limited to 25 people so that everyone has the opportunity to hear Carl and join in with the discussions. \nThis event is free and donations are welcomed when you book. Donations will shared between the Friends of Rowntree Park and Planet South Bank. \nThe event will start by the dovecot\, near to the Rowntree Park Reading Café. \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/south-bank-foraging-walk/
LOCATION:Rowntree Park\, Terry Avenue\, York\, YO23 1JQ
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Out In Nature
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SUMMARY:Seed Harvesting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a series of fun\, hands-on sessions exploring Rowntree Park’s wildflowers and pollinator plants. Learn how to collect\, clean\, and pack seeds while discovering their vital role in supporting bees\, butterflies\, and biodiversity. No experience needed — just bring enthusiasm and enjoy connecting with nature and community! \nIdeally\, the sessions will follow on from each other but can be done individually. Meet underneath the Rowntree Park Reading Café. \nDonations accepted towards Friends of Rowntree Park – the charity that helps maintain and improve Rowntree Park. \nEvent suitable for ages 18+. Booking is required and can be done here. \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/seed-harvesting/2025-09-29/
LOCATION:Rowntree Park\, Terry Avenue\, York\, YO23 1JQ
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250929T210000
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SUMMARY:The Life Sized City - Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Life Sized City is a documentary series shaped and presented by charismatic Danish urbanist Mikael Colville-Andersen\, which examines one city a time what it is that makes big places liveable; what makes them life sized? The first in a monthly series\, we’ll meet using Zoom and will screen the episode looking at Barcelona\, for an hour’s watching and comment\, and then an hour’s discussion about what we’ve seen and how we might use it to shape the future York into a place which works for us. \nBooking is required for this event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1670670894619?aff=oddtdtcreator \nNo minimum age requirement.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/the-life-sized-city-screening/
CATEGORIES:Building Sustainably,Sustainable Living
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SUMMARY:Curious & Creative Gardening Tour: Wildlife-Friendly Museum Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the initiatives and interventions York Museums Trust’s Gardens Team have made to make their busy public garden more wildlife friendly. Take a tour around over 10 acres of grounds\, discovering inspiration for your own garden or workplace green spaces. \nYou’ll learn about climate change and biodiversity\, discover the importance of insects for the food chain and how to manage your green space throughout the seasons to create wildlife habitat\, and adopt a new perspective with some native weeds. \n  \nSuited to people aged 12+ with an interest in making green spaces more wildlife friendly. Under 16’s must be accompanied by and adult. \nMeet on the hard standing in front of the entrance to the Yorkshire Museum. The tour will take an accessible route around the Museum Gardens. \nYork Museums Trust opens York Museum Gardens free of charge for all to enjoy. As a registered charity\, York Museum Trust encourage visitors to consider donating to enable the Trust to continue maintaining and preserving their gardens and buildings for generations to come. \nBooking required and can be done here. \nPlease note: This event is weather dependant. If adverse weather conditions cause this event to be cancelled\, ticket holders will be notified.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/curious-creative-gardening-tour/2025-09-30/
LOCATION:Yorkshire Museum Gardens\, Museum St\, York\, YO1 7FR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Building Sustainably,Family-friendly,Getting Creative,In The Garden,Learning,Out In Nature,Sustainable Business,Sustainable Living
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SUMMARY:People\, Planet\, Pint: York Environment Festival Edition
DESCRIPTION:No pitches\, PowerPoints or panels. Just People\, Planet\, Pint/s. \nYour local meetup is a great place to start your journey or continue learning\, and meet diverse people to chat about life and how we can sustain it. Every job is a climate job\, so come along and learn about how you can take action\, as well as what is going on locally. \nNo age restrictions\, but event is located in a pub and includes alcohol. \nBooking is required and can be done here.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/people-planet-pint/
LOCATION:Brew York\, Unit 6\, Enterprise Complex\, Walmgate\, York\, YO1 9TT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Socials
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054320
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SUMMARY:Is environmentally sustainable AI possible? Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:AI is going to change the world. But can it protect the planet? \nThe climate crisis feels more urgent than ever. But with companies racing to develop faster\, better\, and more powerful AI across the globe\, the demand on our planet’s resources is only getting stronger. Is environmentally sustainable AI possible? \nWe’re bringing together York researchers\, alumni and friends across the sector to answer this very question. \nNo minimum age restriction.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/sustainable-ai-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Learning,Sustainable Living
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