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SUMMARY:Travel to school on the 'BikeBus'!
DESCRIPTION:A BikeBus is a group of people who cycle together on a set route on a set timetable. Many school communities are setting up BikeBuses\, making the school run safer\, healthy and more fun. \nA one hour online presentation plus Q&A with: \n\nHamish Belding; FRideDays Bike Bus Project Coordinator\nVicky Walter; May Park Bike Bus\, Bristol\nLoz Hennessy; Green Schools Project\, Bristol\nHazel Peacock; Oatlands Bike Bus\, Harrogate\n\nCould your school community start York’s first BikeBus? \nSuitable for all ages\, but aimed towards adults/parents with children. \nThis event is online. Booking is required and can be done here. The link for the Zoom sign-in for the event will be emailed out on October 1st.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/travel-to-school-on-the-bikebus/
LOCATION:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/travel-to-school-on-the-bikebus/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Sustainable Living
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Earth present an Audience with our Representatives - Local\, Regional and National
DESCRIPTION:An invitation to meet York politicians and debate the city’s place in the local\, regional and national environment. \nRachael Maskell: MP York Central\nCllr. Kilbane: York & North Yorks. Deputy Mayor\, Combined Authority Member\nCllr. Douglas: Leader of City Council\, Combined Authority member\, Vice Chair of Yorks. & Humber Climate Commission\nCllr. Kent: City Council Exec. for Environment \nQuestions can be submitted in advance but contributions will also be taken from the floor on the night. \nIf you are planning to attend\, you should register here. \nThis form will also give you the opportunity to submit a question for the panel. \nPlease note the venue is fully accessible. Those under 16 should be accompanied by a responsible adult. \nDonations towards Friends of the Earth accepted.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/friends-of-the-earth-present-an-audience-with-our-representatives-local-regional-and-national/
LOCATION:Central Methodist Church\, Central Methodist Church St. Saviourgate\, York\, YO1 8NQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Building Sustainably,Climate Justice
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SUMMARY:Parent and Toddler Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to all children aged up to four years with their parents or grandparents to our magical Parent and Child group.\nDuring the session there will be plenty of time for free play in our lovely room full of interesting places to explore. We’ll share seasonal crafts\, songs and a story to help deepen the connection of both adults and children with the natural world.\nWe’ll sit down together to share a fruit-based meal – where the children may join in with helping us to prepare and serve the food. \nSuitable for children up to age 4 (plus accompanying adult). \nBooking is required and can be done here.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/parent-and-toddler-group/
LOCATION:York Steiner School\, York Steiner School\, Fulford Cross\, Fulford\, York\, YO10 4BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Out In Nature
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T121500
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SUMMARY:Gardening for Wildlife in Autumn
DESCRIPTION:Come along to discover how you can really make a difference for wildlife in your garden over autumn and winter by creating a mosaic of habitats and establishing food sources\, shelter and water features to increase biodiversity on your doorstep. We’ll explore a range of practical steps you can take in even the smallest of spaces and you’ll create some wildflower seed balls to take home and sow in your outdoor space. \nAll ages welcome. Booking required and can be done here.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/gardening-for-wildlife-in-autumn/
LOCATION:Room 1\, Clifton Explore Centre\, Rawcliffe Drive\, York\, YO30 6NS\, Clifton Explore Centre\, Rawcliffe Drive\, York\, YO30 6NS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,In The Garden
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T180000
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SUMMARY:Game night 1: Daybreak - Can you Save the Planet?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a collaborative board game where the stakes couldn’t be higher – our planet’s future. \nIn Daybreak (https://www.daybreakgame.org/how-to-play)\, you’ll team up to tackle the global challenge of climate change by building resilient societies and introducing green technology across sectors and regions. Can your strategies avert crises and lead us toward a sustainable future? A fun\, challenging\, and timely experience. \nThis activity is suitable for anyone aged 16 years+. \nBooking is required and can be done here.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/game-night-daybreak-save-the-planet/
LOCATION:Sustainability Clinic\, Market Square\, University of York\, Sustainability Clinic\, Market Square\, University of York\, York\, YO105DD
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Getting Creative,Socials
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251005T150000
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SUMMARY:Street-re-Cycle
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for households to do some clearing out and passing on of things to others. There’ll be a trail of households in the South Bank area of York\, noon to 3pm on Sunday 5 October. Householders can give things away\, swap them or sell them. \nSuitable for all ages. \nAll are welcome to drop in\, however booking is required for households who are taking part and can be done by emailing info@planetsouthbank.org.uk. Deadline for booking is 6pm on the 1st of October. \nAddresses for the trail will be published on the day of the event. More details can be found on the event’s website.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/street-re-cycle/
LOCATION:South Bank\, York\, South Bank\, York\, YO23 1FA
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Sustainable Living
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SUMMARY:Get to grips with Climate Science: Climate Fresk workshop
DESCRIPTION:Understanding climate science might seem intimidating\, but it’s important we get to grips with it. The Climate Fresk turns climate science into a team game\, where we work together to connect the causes\, mechanisms and effects of the climate crisis\, and what we can do about it. \nJoin an interactive workshop with trained facilitators to look at climate science in more detail\, learn together\, challenge our assumptions and talk about the future. \nMinimum age restriction 12+.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/climate-fresk-workshop/
LOCATION:Patch York\, Terry Avenue\, The Bonding Warehouse\, Terry Avenue\, York\, YO16FA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Building Sustainably,Learning
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