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SUMMARY:Practical Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join a friendly\, mixed-aged and inclusive practical outdoor group completing various conservation tasks in and around York. This is a great chance to learn new skills\, meet new people\, and enjoy being outdoors\, while improving green places for people and nature. \nSessions are fully guided by our Project Officers\, activities are different each session and held in different locations around York. \nAll sessions are free. No knowledge or previous experience is needed. \nJoin in\, feel good! \n15s and under must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds may attend unaccompanied but will need signed consent from their guardian. \nTo book a place a session\, please email york@tcv.org.uk. \nTransport to the location can be arranged from Tang Hall Community Centre via email if required. \nCheck out The Conservation Volunteers social media to find out locations.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/practical-conservation/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:York\, York
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261007T103000
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SUMMARY:Community Birdwatching - Yorkshire Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the RSPB York Local group and members of the gardening team for a stroll through the gardens looking for birds. The walk is on flat even paths and is suitable for people of all ages and will last for an hour. No previous experience is required. Please meet at the steps to the Yorkshire Museum at 10:30. \nBooking is not required\, just turn up!
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/community-birdwatching-yorkshire-museum/
LOCATION:Yorkshire Museum Gardens\, Museum St\, York\, YO1 7FR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261007T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261007T123000
DTSTAMP:20260903T222700Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Environmental Philosophy via the folklore of plants - York St John University campus
DESCRIPTION:Join Clare for a guided walk and talk to explore the folklore and history of native and naturalised plants growing in Britain and how humans have connected with them through the centuries. By engaging and collaborating with plants in this way\, we remind ourselves we are part of an entangled ecosystem and that plants are not merely passive background objects\, but are affective and vibrant. Such a world view can promote enchantment\, empathy and ethical responsibility for the non-human world. \nUnder 14s to be accompanied by an adult. \nBooking is not required for this event. \nThis guided walk takes place on the York St John University Campus. Exact location can be found using these What3Words: jobs.bands.patio (find out more about what3words)
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/exploring-environmental-philosophy-via-the-folklore-of-plants-york-st-john-campus/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:York St John University\, Lord Mayor’s Walk\, York\, YO31 7EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Learning,Out In Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261007T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261007T163000
DTSTAMP:20260902T202756Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Fresk
DESCRIPTION:Take part in a 3-hour interactive workshop to understand the causes and consequences of climate change and how to take action: open to all. \nThis collaborative workshop uses an interactive card game to make the fundamental science behind climate change accessible and empowers participants to take action. Climate facts are sourced from scientific publications found in the IPCC reports: these are the same reports that inform global political and economic decision-making at the highest level. \nSuitable for ages 16+. Note: spaces are limited.  Later submissions may be placed on a waiting list. \nPlease sign up to secure your spot and make us aware of any accessibility requirements via our Google sign up form https://forms.gle/xdRbXDz1yMBv7jMY6 \nFind the Sustainability Clinic on the University of York Campus West – here is a link to the interactive university map: https://www.york.ac.uk/map/#locidmsd-r-b10 \nIf you have any questions about our sessions\, or can no longer attend\, please contact esay@york.ac.uk
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/esay-climate-fresk/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Sustainability Clinic\, University of York Campus West\, Heslington\, York\, Yorkshire\, YO10 5DD
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Socials,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261007T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260905T150005Z
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SUMMARY:Conservation game playtest with Mazaza Games
DESCRIPTION:Join an exclusive development and play-testing session for a new strategy board game telling the story of beaver introduction in the UK! \nIn the game\, you will play as a family of beavers newly released into the Cairngorms landscape. You will act as ecosystem engineers building dams to raise water tables\, create wetland habitats\, and unlock a cascade of returning species — all ecologically accurate and based on the latest scientific research. \nBooking is required and can be done through this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conservation-game-playtest-with-mazaza-games-tickets-1989621469374?aff=oddtdtcreator \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/conservation-game-playtest-with-mazaza-games/
LOCATION:Sustainability Clinic\, University of York Campus West\, Heslington\, York\, Yorkshire\, YO10 5DD
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Climate Justice,Family-friendly,Socials,Sustainable Living
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261007T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260829T193801Z
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SUMMARY:People\, Planet\, Pint Social & Networking
DESCRIPTION:As York Environment Festival kicks off\, York CliConnect are hosting a People\, Planet\, Pint sustainability meetup\, bringing people together for informal conversations over some drinks at Brew York. \nThis will be an unstructured and informal occasion\, so drop in whenever you like for as long as you like. So whether you’ve managed to make it to one of our events previously\, wanted to but couldn’t make it or are just interested to find out more/chat to others\, please come along. \nFind us at: Brew York beer hall\, Unit 6\, Enterprise Complex\, Walmgate\, York YO1 9TT (what3words.com/garden.encounter.pram) \nBooking isn’t required but you can let us know you’re coming at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/york-small99s-people-planet-pinttm-sustainability-meetup-tickets-1977707504384 \nSuitable for 18+.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/people-planet-pint-social-networking/
LOCATION:Brew York\, Unit 6\, Enterprise Complex\, Walmgate\, York\, YO1 9TT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Socials
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261008T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261008T163000
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SUMMARY:Practical Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join a friendly\, mixed-aged and inclusive practical outdoor group completing various conservation tasks in and around York. This is a great chance to learn new skills\, meet new people\, and enjoy being outdoors\, while improving green places for people and nature. \nSessions are fully guided by our Project Officers\, activities are different each session and held in different locations around York. \nAll sessions are free. No knowledge or previous experience is needed. \nJoin in\, feel good! \n15s and under must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds may attend unaccompanied but will need signed consent from their guardian. \nTo book a place a session\, please email york@tcv.org.uk. \nTransport to the location can be arranged from Tang Hall Community Centre via email if required. \nCheck out The Conservation Volunteers social media to find out locations.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/practical-conservation/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:York\, York
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261008T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260903T213434Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Walk: Discover Askham Bog
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Alastair Fitter for a tour around Askham Bog nature reserve to discover some of the iconic flora\, including the amazing giant royal ferns\, on this ecologically important site. Once called a ‘cathedral of nature conservation’ by Sir David Attenborough\, you’ll also delve into Askham Bog’s complex history from the end of the last ice age\, through medieval peat cutting\, to its modern recovery under the management of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. \nAskham Bog\, what3words///winter.update.poker (find out more about what3words) \nBook Online: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/discover-askham-bog-with-prof-alastair-fitter-york-environment-festival-tickets-1997452234403?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \nSuitable for ages 11+.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/guided-walk-discover-askham-bog/
LOCATION:Askham Bog Nature Reserve\, York\, YO23 2UB
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Out In Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261008T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260903T225036Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Gardening Group
DESCRIPTION:This session is for anyone who might want to try something new\, meet people & do something for the local community and its wildlife. \nWe are a sociable & mixed ability gardening group\, where each week we aim to add colour and interest to the park while also improving it for the local wildlife. Activities include sowing seeds\, tending to the food garden\, litter picking\, watering and harvesting and path maintenance. \nWork gloves and refreshments are provided\, and you can stay for as long as like! \nUnder 15s must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds must have signed permission from a guardian. \nAttendees will meet by the Pavilion in Hull Road Park\, YO10 3TQ. \nRegister via email to york@tcv.org.uk
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/thursday-gardening-group/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Hull Road Park\, Hull Road Park\, Alcuin Avenue\, York\, YO10 3TQ
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261008T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260902T210128Z
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Biodiversity in a Churchyard
DESCRIPTION:In this short\, informal talk\, Beki Hagger from St Nicks will talk about how the church grounds are being managed for biodiversity\, providing a vital link in the ‘Green Corridors’ through the urban centre of York and creating a sanctuary for local wildlife. \nThe event aims to inspire others with custodianship of even small patch of land to consider management that allows flora and fauna to thrive as it has in the grounds of this historic church. \nAll welcome\, so come along – no booking needed. Any donations support the maintenance and running of the historic church and public engagement activities.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/cultivating-biodiversity-churchyard/
LOCATION:All Saints North Street\, York\, YO1 6JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Wheelchair access
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