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SUMMARY:Wild Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Join volunteers of all ages & backgrounds who are volunteering in this local green space to enjoy & improve Hull Road Park for people and wildlife. \nSessions may involve a variety of tasks from helping to maintain the wildlife areas\, eco crafting\, habitat building to wildlife surveys and walks. \nSessions are open to anyone wishing to engage with local nature spaces and no experience is needed as all activities are guided by our Project Officers and you can stay as long or as little as you like. \nUnder 15s must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds will need 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/wild-fridays/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Hull Road Park\, Hull Road Park\, Alcuin Avenue\, York\, YO10 3TQ
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
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SUMMARY:Children & families half-term fun environment festival activities!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Gateway Centre for some family-friend half-term environmental activities! \nThis afternoon features a number of stall holders in central Acomb running environmental-themed activities – Nature crafts\, apple activities\, planting edibles\, inventing a food system – possibly with food-waste snacks\, and a number of other organisations who will be confirmed closer to the time. \nBook online and join us in person – all welcome! Any donations will go towards the cost of the venue hire. \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/half-term-fun-environment-festival-activities/
LOCATION:The Gateway Centre\, Front Street\, York\, YO24 3BZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Family-friendly,Food and Drink,Wheelchair access
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SUMMARY:York City Social Ride
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a leisurely group ride around the centre of York\, with the opportunity to learn more about campaigns and cycling safely on city streets. Family friendly\, with an optional pub social at the end of a roughly 45-minute ride. \nMeet us at the West end of York Minster (Duncombe Place). Ebikes and adapted cycles are welcome. \nSuitable for ages 12+\, with young people accompanied by a guardian.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/york-city-social-ride/
LOCATION:Duncombe Place\, York Minster\, York\, YO1 7ED
CATEGORIES:Ebikes,Family-friendly,Food and Drink,Out In Nature,Socials
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261031T120000
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SUMMARY:Nature in Action: Volunteer in the Wildlife Area at Rowntree Park
DESCRIPTION:Be part of shaping a greener future. Join our welcoming volunteers caring for Rowntree Park’s Wildlife Area – a unique space bringing together a wildlife pond\, orchard\, meadow\, working wood and native habitats. Learn practical conservation techniques\, enjoy time in nature and help create a richer environment for future generations. No experience needed. \nAge restrictions: 16+ \nBooking is required for this event and can be done through this link: http://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking \nRowntree Park\, York YO23 1JQ
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/nature-in-action-volunteer-in-the-wildlife-area-at-rowntree-park/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Rowntree Park\, Terry Avenue\, York\, YO23 1JQ
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Try a New Skill
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261031T160000
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SUMMARY:Island South Bank and the Good Swamp
DESCRIPTION:Find out about the once-and-future wetlands of South Bank in this unusual immersive art installation. How did prehistoric people make their way through the swampy landscape\, and what messages did they leave for us? What will it be like when sea levels rise and humans make adjustments in a new watery world? What messages should we send to our descendants? \nSuitable for locals (web-footed or otherwise) and curious minds of all ages. \nNo booking required\, just turn up! \nThis event will take place in the Southlands Methodist Church (Room 1) on Bishopthorpe Road. This location can be located with the following What3Words: punt.boxing.aura (find out more about what3words)
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/island-south-bank-good-swamp/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Southlands Methodist Church\, Southlands Methodist Church\, Bishopthorpe Road\, York\, YO23 1NX
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Wheelchair access
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SUMMARY:Island South Bank and the Good Swamp
DESCRIPTION:Find out about the once-and-future wetlands of South Bank in this unusual immersive art installation. How did prehistoric people make their way through the swampy landscape\, and what messages did they leave for us? What will it be like when sea levels rise and humans make adjustments in a new watery world? What messages should we send to our descendants? \nSuitable for locals (web-footed or otherwise) and curious minds of all ages. \nNo booking required\, just turn up! \nThis event will take place in the Southlands Methodist Church (Room 1) on Bishopthorpe Road. This location can be located with the following What3Words: punt.boxing.aura (find out more about what3words)
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/island-south-bank-good-swamp/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Southlands Methodist Church\, Southlands Methodist Church\, Bishopthorpe Road\, York\, YO23 1NX
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Wheelchair access
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SUMMARY:#talkingclimate: A toolkit for more effective conversations
DESCRIPTION:Climate change can also be a difficult topic to bring up with your friends\, family or colleagues. \nBringing up climate change in conversation can be one of the most powerful things we can do to shift society. So join us for a two hour workshop to build up a practical toolkit\, based on Climate Outreach research\, to practise talking about climate change with your friends\, family and colleagues.” \nFind us at The Den\, Micklegate Social\, 148-150 Micklegate\, York YO1 6JX \nSuitable forages 16+. Book online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talkingclimate-a-toolkit-for-more-effective-conversations-tickets-1996255579175?aff=oddtdtcreator \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/talking-climate-toolkit-2026/
LOCATION:Micklegate Social\, 148-150 Micklegate\, York\, YO1 6JX
CATEGORIES:Climate Education
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SUMMARY:Sound Bath and Yoga
DESCRIPTION:My name is Lauren Perkins\, and I am the founder of Cultivate Kindness. I’ll be leading a gentle Yoga session followed by a restorative sound bath\, giving participants the opportunity to unwind\, de-stress\, and enjoy a moment of calm together. \nThis is a perfect activity to help people take time out from everything that’s happening in the world\, giving them the space to focus on making the difference in their own way to the environment. \nAge restriction: 16+ \nBooking is required for this event.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/sound-bath-and-yoga/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Spark York\, 17-21 Piccadilly\, York\, YO1 9PB
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Sustainable Living,Try a New Skill
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