Explore nature, biodiversity and climate resilience on the York rivers trail. Share ideas to help shape its future.
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Explore nature, biodiversity and climate resilience on the York rivers trail. Share ideas to help shape its future.
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Start your path to becoming an eco-warrior by sowing pollinator-friendly wildflowers for the rampart by Fishergate Postern Tower.
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Watch! Chat! Act! Join us for a screening and discussion of the People's Emergency Briefing on climate and nature. |
2 events,
York rivers trail: The rivers and us
Exhibition exploring York's rivers through photography, stories and creative responses inspired by nature, place and community.
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Good, green fun - with bargains and surprises for the community and visitors to the neighbourhood. |
1 event,
York rivers trail: The rivers and us
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3 events,
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Join us for informal chats with our growing local community of climate and nature advocates |
2 events,
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Creating a sanctuary for nature in the grounds of a historic church. |
2 events,
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The YSJ Living Lab, York Together and Singing Resistance York bring you a feast for your ears, voice, belly and mind! |
4 events,
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Climate Fresk turns climate science into a team game. Work together to connect the causes, mechanisms and effects of the climate crisis.
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St Nicks' Autumn Fayre is a free-to-attend, community-led event for the whole family that's filled to the brim with good vibes and cosy Autumn cheer.
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This gardener-led tour will explore Homestead Park through a permaculture lens! Discover the “why?” behind the methods used by the gardening team. |
2 events,
Virtual Event
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What does a berry mean to you? Come along and find out in a relaxed, thoughtful writing workshop, where you will produce your own poems about plants |
1 event,
York rivers trail: The rivers and us
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Virtual Event
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Discover simple actions that can help support York's rivers, biodiversity and climate resilience for future generations.
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Join us for a night of climate and environment related poetry, music, and spoken word. Come along as a performer, or simply sit back and enjoy the show! |
4 events,
Virtual Event
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Explore the hidden environmental cost of the Russo-Ukrainian war, learn more about ecocide, effect on wildlife, and restorative justice
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What if York could become a National Park City? Join us to discuss, act and build momentum to establish a new title for York!
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A chance to learn from an expert about what's behind this summers' wildfires and lack of rain and discuss how we can adapt to extreme heat in York. |
2 events,
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Learn about ways to address local food & climate resilience with community-supported agriculture. An expert panel will be joining us for the evening. |
3 events,
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From nature play activities and crafts to the nappy library to good coffee and cake! Join us for a morning of green fun!
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Join us to cut the ribbon on a new, improved Rawcliffe Country Park! Music, food, activities - and try out our new 'soundwalk' trail of Rawcliffe. |
2 events,
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Biodiversity Collage turns science into a team game. Work together to connect the causes, mechanisms and effects of the ecological crisis. |
4 events,
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Collaborative exercises inspired by river biology, hydrology & folklore.
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Join us for an evening of words, music and poetry celebrating rivers as part of a day of action. |
1 event,
York rivers trail: The rivers and us
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Castle Howard's Future Landscapes comes to York Environment Festival exploring flooding, drought and resilience through Hundred Springs. |
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What’s in the Ouse, and is it is safe to go in or on it? Explore myths, citizen science and the future of York’s rivers in an interactive discussion |
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Take action against Drax, the UK's biggest carbon emitter, and their plans for a tree burning data centre in Yorkshire. A brighter future is possible. |
7 events,
Guided walk along the York rivers trail to the River Foss, exploring heritage, wildlife and the river's role in a resilient city.
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Zoom out and explore earth's systems and understand the 9 planetary boundaries in perspective. Join a 3-hour interactive workshop.
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Apple lovers far and wide are invited to Homestead Park’s Apple Day 2026! With pressing, crafts, and tasting galore, it’s sure to be a juicy day. |
1 event,
York rivers trail: The rivers and us
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4 events,
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Creative family storytelling workshop exploring York's rivers, wildlife and future through imagination, drama and performance. Ages 5+.
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Discover the benefits of trees at Rawcliffe Country Park. Learn how trees support wildlife, tackle climate change, and improve our local environment.
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Explore York's rivers through storytelling, discussion and performance. Share ideas for a more resilient future. Ages 13+. |
8 events,
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A high-energy morning lounge with live music, warm drinks, an outdoor walk, and simple, low-cost green action plans for York's micro-businesses.
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Family animation workshop exploring York's rivers, wildlife and biodiversity through creativity and storytelling. Ages 7+.
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Some of the grass in Homestead Park is being transformed into meadow full of flowers! Join us to learn about how to do this, and help sow the seeds. |
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Children & families half-term environmental themed activities!
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York Cycle Campaign city centre gentle group ride ending at sociable venue with bike parking nearby. |
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Based on research from Climate Outreach we’ll share tools, practice with each other and you will leave with ideas you can try out right away. |
