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Sep 29
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Pulling the future in: Open Mic

Sep 29
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Nature crafts, nature trail and Garden Tour

Sep 30
Virtual Event Virtual Event
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Warheads to Windmills (Book Talk)

Sep 30
Virtual Event Virtual Event
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Slowing the Flow with help from Beavers

Oct 1
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Event Series

Practical Conservation Volunteer

Oct 1
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM Event Series

Tuesday Nature Rides

Oct 1
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Event Series

Cycling Without Age Nature Rides

Oct 1
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

Art in creation @ York Minster

Oct 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Beyond Drax: A Real Green Future for Yorkshire and the Humber

Oct 2
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Event Series

Practical Conservation Volunteer

Oct 2
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Event Series

Hands on with the gardeners @ York Minster

Oct 2
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Event Series

Wednesday Nature Walks

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6:00 PM
September 30, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Warheads to Windmills (Book Talk)

Virtual Event Virtual Event
7:00 PM
September 30, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Slowing the Flow with help from Beavers

Virtual Event Virtual Event
9:00 AM
October 1, 2024 @ 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Event Series

Practical Conservation Volunteer

Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Ave, Tang Hall, York, York
12:00 PM
October 1, 2024 @ 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM Event Series

Tuesday Nature Rides

Centre of Millenium Bridge
2:00 PM
October 1, 2024 @ 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Event Series

Cycling Without Age Nature Rides

Cycle Heaven Hospital Fields 31 Hospital Fields Road, Fulford, York
7:00 PM
October 1, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Beyond Drax: A Real Green Future for Yorkshire and the Humber

Spark York 17-21 Piccadilly, York
October 1, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

Art in creation @ York Minster

York Minster Minster Yard, Deangate, York
9:00 AM
October 2, 2024 @ 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Event Series

Practical Conservation Volunteer

Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Ave, Tang Hall, York, York
10:00 AM
October 2, 2024 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Event Series

Hands on with the gardeners @ York Minster

York Minster Minster Yard, Deangate, York
12:00 PM
October 2, 2024 @ 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Event Series

Wednesday Nature Walks

Centre of Millenium Bridge
9:00 AM
October 3, 2024 @ 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Event Series

Practical Conservation Volunteer

Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Ave, Tang Hall, York, York
10:00 AM
October 3, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Save Energy & Money

York Explore Library Library Square, York
October 3, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Branching Out: York Trees Through Time

Dean's Park Dean's Park, York Minster, York
October 3, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series

Branching Out: Chat with Trees!

Dean's Park Dean's Park, York Minster, York
7:00 PM
October 3, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Calling female-business owners: “how can we make our businesses more green?”

Micklegate Social 148-150 Micklegate, York
7:00 PM
October 4, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friends of the Earth invite you to meet four leading Councillors for a discussion on York’s environment

Priory Street Centre 15 Priory Street, York
10:00 AM
October 5, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wellbeing in York Museum Gardens

Yorkshire Museum Gardens Museum St, York
11:00 AM
October 5, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series

Restoring habitats for nature

Naburn Community Field Vicarage Lane, Naburn, York
12:00 PM
October 5, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Welcome to YorEnergy: Energy Solutions for Every York Home

Priory Street Centre 15 Priory Street, York
October 5, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Event Series

Marvellous Mushrooms: Appreciating Fungi in a Semi-Urban Landscape

Biology Department, University of York Biology Department, University of, York
4:00 PM
October 5, 2024 @ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Nature walk on University of York Campus

Heslington Church Heslington Church, Field Ln, Heslington, York
10:00 AM
October 6, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A Walk through Danesmead Wood

Danesmead Wood Danesmead wood, York
October 6, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Explore York: Urban Becks Restoration Project

Heworth Holme 4 Bad Bargain Ln, Tang Hall, York YO31 0QZ
October 6, 2024 @ 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

York Kidical Mass

Hungate Reading Cafe Bellerby Court, Hungate, York, York
11:00 AM
October 6, 2024 @ 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Plug Planting Millenium Field

Centre of Millenium Bridge
12:00 PM
October 6, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Street Re-cycle

South Bank, York South Bank, York
October 6, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Event Series

Marvellous Mushrooms: Appreciating Fungi in a Semi-Urban Landscape

Biology Department, University of York Biology Department, University of, York
1:00 PM
October 6, 2024 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

#talkingclimate: A toolkit for more effective conversations

Micklegate Social 148-150 Micklegate, York
2:00 PM
October 6, 2024 @ 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Event Series

Restoring habitats for nature

Naburn Community Field Vicarage Lane, Naburn, York
4:00 PM
October 6, 2024 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Defending our Environment: Protest Rights and the Law Discussion

Micklegate Social 148-150 Micklegate, York
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Sun 6

Virtual Event Virtual Event
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Warheads to Windmills (Book Talk)

Virtual Event Virtual Event
September 30, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Warheads to Windmills (Book Talk)

Join author and peace campaigner Timmon Wallis for a talk about his book Warheads to Windmills: Preventing Climate Catastrophe and Nuclear War.

Virtual Event Virtual Event
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Slowing the Flow with help from Beavers

Virtual Event Virtual Event
September 30, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Slowing the Flow with help from Beavers

1hr Zoom talk and questions. Why and how does Slowing the Flow work to reduce flooding and improve biodiversity? Better still, how will beavers effectively do it for us.

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Event Series

Practical Conservation Volunteer

October 1, 2024 @ 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Event Series

Practical Conservation Volunteer

Our volunteer groups carry out interesting and varied conservation tasks throughout York and surrounding areas. This is a great chance to learn skills, make friends and enjoy being outdoors whilst carrying out practical work to help improve places for people and the environment.

12:15 PM - 1:30 PM Event Series

Tuesday Nature Rides

October 1, 2024 @ 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM Event Series

Tuesday Nature Rides

Short, inclusive bike rides of around an hour with around 4 miles of cycling.

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Event Series

Cycling Without Age Nature Rides

October 1, 2024 @ 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Event Series

Cycling Without Age Nature Rides

One of our brilliant volunteer pedallers will take you out for an hour on the bike to enjoy the green spaces around the south of the city.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Beyond Drax: A Real Green Future for Yorkshire and the Humber

October 1, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Beyond Drax: A Real Green Future for Yorkshire and the Humber

A look at new research on what a real green and just transition for Yorkshire looks like, and how you can get involved in making it happen!

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

Art in creation @ York Minster

October 1, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

Art in creation @ York Minster

An opportunity to reflect upon environmental issues globally and locally, by using art as a starting point for discussion and reflection.

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Event Series

Practical Conservation Volunteer

October 2, 2024 @ 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Event Series

Practical Conservation Volunteer

Our volunteer groups carry out interesting and varied conservation tasks throughout York and surrounding areas. This is a great chance to learn skills, make friends and enjoy being outdoors whilst carrying out practical work to help improve places for people and the environment.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Event Series

Hands on with the gardeners @ York Minster

October 2, 2024 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Event Series

Hands on with the gardeners @ York Minster

Meet the York Minster Gardening Team to hear how they are making a home for nature in the centre of York and join in with a seasonal gardening task.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Event Series

Wednesday Nature Walks

October 2, 2024 @ 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Event Series

Wednesday Nature Walks

Short, inclusive walks of around an hour with around 1 mile of walking. These nature walks include spotting the nature around us and taking time to pause and connect.

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Event Series

Practical Conservation Volunteer

October 3, 2024 @ 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Event Series

Practical Conservation Volunteer

Our volunteer groups carry out interesting and varied conservation tasks throughout York and surrounding areas. This is a great chance to learn skills, make friends and enjoy being outdoors whilst carrying out practical work to help improve places for people and the environment.

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Save Energy & Money

October 3, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Save Energy & Money

Free support on saving energy, managing bills and related issues such as benefits advice - especially for those aged 50+.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Branching Out: York Trees Through Time

October 3, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Branching Out: York Trees Through Time

Explore York's evolving history through the life of a tree, engaging in creative activities and reflecting on the future of the city's treescape.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series

Branching Out: Chat with Trees!

October 3, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series

Branching Out: Chat with Trees!

Join us in this experimental journey that brings trees and AI together. Ask a tree what you’ve always wanted to know and learn why they’re important.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Calling female-business owners: “how can we make our businesses more green?”

October 3, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Calling female-business owners: “how can we make our businesses more green?”

Join us for a special evening especially for female-business owners and their supporters during York Environment Week.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friends of the Earth invite you to meet four leading Councillors for a discussion on York’s environment

October 4, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friends of the Earth invite you to meet four leading Councillors for a discussion on York’s environment

Q&A with Cllrs. Kent, Pavlovic, Ravilious and Fenton on the Council’s goals for environment and climate emergency. Submit questions via YEW website.

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wellbeing in York Museum Gardens

October 5, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wellbeing in York Museum Gardens

Wellbeing in York Museum Gardens Discover the beauty of York Museum Gardens – come and ponder, share in creative art journaling or add to our landscape art.

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series

Restoring habitats for nature

October 5, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series

Restoring habitats for nature

Re-wilding a small space! Short talk and interactive walk exploring the community orchard, future forest, insect corner and wildlife pond.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Welcome to YorEnergy: Energy Solutions for Every York Home

October 5, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Welcome to YorEnergy: Energy Solutions for Every York Home

Join experts and community champions and discover energy-saving home solutions with YorEnergy.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Event Series

Marvellous Mushrooms: Appreciating Fungi in a Semi-Urban Landscape

October 5, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Event Series

Marvellous Mushrooms: Appreciating Fungi in a Semi-Urban Landscape

This easy circular walk is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about their local environment, requiring no prior knowledge! There will be lots of opportunity to stop and look for mushrooms in some key fungi hotspots. Our goal is to observe and learn about different species we find, so we will not be pickingContinue reading "Marvellous Mushrooms: Appreciating Fungi in a Semi-Urban Landscape"

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Nature walk on University of York Campus

October 5, 2024 @ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Nature walk on University of York Campus

Guided visit to the campuses of the University of York, wonderful green spaces in York for wildlife: lakes for birds, meadowland for wild flowers.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A Walk through Danesmead Wood

October 6, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A Walk through Danesmead Wood

"If you go down to the woods today you might get a nice surprise..."

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Explore York: Urban Becks Restoration Project

October 6, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Explore York: Urban Becks Restoration Project

Join our exploration of a beck restoration project in action at Heworth Holme. Learn why this restoration work is necessary and how it will improve the habitat for wildlife.

10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

York Kidical Mass

October 6, 2024 @ 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

York Kidical Mass

Fun, family-friendly protest cycle ride around the streets of York. For riders of all ages, abilities and cycle types. We want # Room to ride

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Plug Planting Millenium Field

October 6, 2024 @ 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Plug Planting Millenium Field

Plug planting for wildlife! Come and create a wildflower meadow on Millennium Field.

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Street Re-cycle

October 6, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Street Re-cycle

A community trail of households putting out things they'd like to pass on to a good home.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Event Series

Marvellous Mushrooms: Appreciating Fungi in a Semi-Urban Landscape

October 6, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Event Series

Marvellous Mushrooms: Appreciating Fungi in a Semi-Urban Landscape

This easy circular walk is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about their local environment, requiring no prior knowledge! There will be lots of opportunity to stop and look for mushrooms in some key fungi hotspots. Our goal is to observe and learn about different species we find, so we will not be pickingContinue reading "Marvellous Mushrooms: Appreciating Fungi in a Semi-Urban Landscape"

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