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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251003T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135340
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251004T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T121500
DTSTAMP:20260430T135340
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251004T150000
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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251007T180000
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251008T203000
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SUMMARY:What’s a Sustainable Economy look like for York?
DESCRIPTION:York needs both a thriving\, job-rich economy and considerably lower carbon emissions\, but how do we do this? What are the best models to adopt\, where can we learn lessons\, and are we headed in the right direction? Join us for a lively and interactive panel discussion to hear from businesses\, change-makers\, government\, and academics on their versions of a sustainable future in our city. \nBooking is required and can be done so here. \nNo minimum age restriction. \nVenue accessibility information can be found here.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/whats-a-sustainable-economy-look-like-for-york/
LOCATION:De Grey Court Lecture Theatre\, De Grey Court building\, York St John University\, Lord Mayor’s Walk\, York\, YO31 7EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Building Sustainably,Climate Justice,Learning,Sustainable Business,Sustainable Living
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251009T120000
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SUMMARY:Hands on with the gardeners @ York Minster
DESCRIPTION:Meet the York Minster Gardening Team to hear about how they are making a home for nature in the centre of York and join in with a seasonal gardening task such as planting\, preparing wildflower areas\, making compost\, surveying the bird nest boxes and tidying the gardens. A suitable task for the session will be chosen nearer the time. \nUnder 18s must be accompanied by an adult. \nBooking is required for this event. To do so\, please send an email to works@yorkminster.org  \nEvent will start by the Sensory Garden near to the Old Palace Library (YO1 7JQ). \nBlue Badge parking is available on Deangate. \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/hands-on-with-the-gardeners-york-minster/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:York Minster\, Minster Yard\, Deangate\, York\, YO1 7HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In The Garden
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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/2025-10-09/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251009T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251009T130000
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SUMMARY:Multi-Sensory Nature Experience
DESCRIPTION:This slow nature walk\, covering <1km\, is all about how we can use soundscaping\, biodiversity citizen science\, literature and nature-journaling to learn more about the places around us in creative and innovative ways! \nMeet at the main entrance of Berrick Saul building\, University of York (Heslington Campus); whatthreewords: https://w3w.co/action.frame.grass (action.frame.grass) \nParticipants should dress for the weather\, wear close-toed shoes and bring a surface to write on e.g. a book and their smartphone to fully explore a small part of Campus West; the rest of the materials will be provided at the event. \nSuitable for ages 8+.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/multi-sensory-nature-experience/
LOCATION:Berrick Saul Building\, University of York\, Harewood Way\, Heslington\, York\, YO10 5DD
CATEGORIES:Learning,Out In Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251009T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251009T190000
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SUMMARY:No Jobs On a Dead Planet - Organising For A Just Transition in Workplaces
DESCRIPTION:A panel style meeting with speakers and time for questions/discussion. There will be action points for people to take away so that they can organise around climate in their workplace even if they have never done this before. \n2026 is designated as a year of climate activity across the trade union movement\, with the aim to come up with concrete action to tackle the climate emergency – both in the here and now\, and as part of the just transition to the green jobs needed for a sustainable future. \nSuitable for ages 12+. \nBooking is required for this event\, and can be done here. This is a hybrid event.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/no-jobs-on-a-dead-planet/
LOCATION:Priory Street Community Centre\, 15 Priory Street\, York\, YO1 6ET
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Learning,Sustainable Business,York Opens Green Spaces
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251009T203000
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SUMMARY:Climate Listening Circle
DESCRIPTION:This Climate Listening Circle (previously known as a Climate Cafe) is a chance to meet with others and share our feelings about the climate and ecological crisis – a thinking and feeling space and a haven from busyness and activity. Sharing feelings\, over a cuppa\, in a supportive space can help to build our resilience in our changing and challenging world. \nThis event has a minimum age of 14.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/climate-listening-circle/
LOCATION:Patch\, The Bonding Warehouse\, Patch\, The Bonding Warehouse\, Terry Avenue\, York\, YO1 6FA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Building Sustainably,Socials
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