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SUMMARY:The rivers and us: stories in motion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a creative family workshop inspired by York’s rivers\, wildlife and changing environment. \nThrough storytelling\, imagination and performance activities\, families will explore how rivers support nature\, shape communities and contribute to a healthy future. Inspired by themes from the York rivers trail\, participants will create characters\, stories and short performances exploring wildlife\, water\, flooding and life along the river. \nBook here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cityofyorkcouncil1/2364644 \nBooking information: \n\nSuitable for families with children aged 5+. No previous drama or performance experience is required.\nThis workshop is designed for families to participate together. Capacity is limited to 20 people in total\, including both children and accompanying adults. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Activities are designed to encourage family groups to create\, explore and take part together.\nSet within Rowntree Park\, the amphitheatre is near the southern tennis courts and recreation field (Millennium Bridge side).
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/the-rivers-and-us-stories-in-motion/
LOCATION:Rowntree Park\, Terry Avenue\, York\, YO23 1JQ
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Getting Creative,Out In Nature,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261027T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260830T190706Z
CREATED:20260830T190706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T190706Z
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SUMMARY:Why Trees Matter
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Rawcliffe Country Park for a fun\, family-friendly drop-in event exploring the amazing world of trees. Discover how trees help tackle climate change\, reduce pollution and flooding\, support wildlife\, and provide food. Learn to identify a variety of local trees\, enjoy hands-on tree planting demonstrations\, and find out how to get trees for your own garden or community. \nPerfect for children\, young people\, families\, and nature lovers. All welcome – just drop in! \nNo age restrictions but children should be accompanied by an adult. \nFind us in Rawcliffe Country Park at the Park and Ride – use the What3Words location ///duck.making.soak.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/why-trees-matter/
LOCATION:Rawcliffe Country Park\, Rawcliffe\, York\, YO30 5RX
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Climate Education,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261027T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260831T140623Z
CREATED:20260831T140623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T140623Z
UID:10000457-1793109600-1793116800@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:The rivers and us: future voices
DESCRIPTION:What kind of future do we want for York’s rivers? \nDrawing inspiration from the York rivers trail\, this creative workshop invites young people to explore rivers\, climate resilience\, nature and community through storytelling\, discussion and performance. Participants will develop creative responses\, share their perspectives and consider how individual and collective action can help shape a more sustainable and resilient future for York’s rivers\, communities and natural environment. \nBook your place here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cityofyorkcouncil1/2364683 \nBooking information: \n\nSuitable for young people aged 13+. No previous drama or performance experience is required.\nCapacity is limited to 10 participants to allow time for discussion\, creative development and performance.\nThe workshop is designed for young people aged 13+ to participate independently\, although parents and carers are expected to remain on site.\nSet within Rowntree Park\, the amphitheatre is near the southern tennis courts and recreation field (Millennium Bridge side).
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/the-rivers-and-us-future-voices/
LOCATION:Rowntree Park\, Terry Avenue\, York\, YO23 1JQ
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Getting Creative,Out In Nature,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261028T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T110000
DTSTAMP:20260829T193404Z
CREATED:20260829T193404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T193404Z
UID:10000445-1793174400-1793185200@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fresh Air\, Fresh Ideas: A High-Energy Green Morning for York Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Kickstart your morning with live music\, free warm drinks\, and networking at the NatWest Hub. \nWe’ll take an accessible 30-minute campus walk to swap simple\, low-cost green ideas\, then return to draft a 1-page eco plan over cool-down beats. \nOpen to local micro-businesses\, freelancers\, and community members looking to cut carbon and save costs! \nSuitable for ages 18+. \nBooking is required for this event and the link for this will be available soon.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/fresh-air-fresh-ideas-green-morning-for-york-businesses/
LOCATION:NatWest Accellerator\, Innovation Centre\, University of York\, York\, YO10 5DG
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Sustainable Business,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261028T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260831T142521Z
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SUMMARY:The rivers and us: animating the river
DESCRIPTION:Discover the wildlife and stories that flow through York’s rivers in this hands-on family animation workshop.  \nInspired by the York rivers trail\, participants will explore birds\, insects\, animals and habitats that make York’s rivers important places for nature. Through creative animation activities\, families will bring river wildlife to life while learning about biodiversity\, ecosystems and healthy rivers. \nBook your place here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cityofyorkcouncil1/2364698 \nBooking information: \n\nSuitable for families with children aged 7+. No previous animation experience is required.\nPlaces are limited to 20 participants in total\, including children and accompanying adults. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult\, and we encourage families to take part in the activities together. Please only book places for those attending.\nThis family workshop requires use of a simple animation app. Accompanying adults are encouraged to bring a smartphone or tablet and will be asked to download an animation app which will then be used by the participants throughout the session.  This will also allow participants to continue creating animations after the session. 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/the-rivers-and-us-animating-the-river/
LOCATION:Homestead Park Pavillion\, The Homestead\, 40 Water End\, York\, YO30 6WP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261028T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260830T184153Z
CREATED:20260830T184153Z
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UID:10000476-1793185200-1793199600@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Meadow Makers
DESCRIPTION:This autumn\, the garden team at Homestead Park will be working the ground and planting species to transform lawn into wildflowers for next spring. Together we will scatter seeds\, trample them in and sow our seedlings.  \nThere will also be demonstrations of scything and scarifying\, which get the ground ready to sow.  \nThis is a family friendly session sure to be full of joy and silliness – bring your favourite muddy clothes and prepare to get your hands in the soil! \nBooking isn’t required – just turn up! Under 18’s are welcome if accompanied by an adult. \nMeet outside the Homestead Park pavilion (whatthreewords reference: ///ears.feast.boots)  \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/meadow-makers/
LOCATION:Homestead Park Pavillion\, The Homestead\, 40 Water End\, York\, YO30 6WP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Family-friendly,In The Garden,Out In Nature,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261028T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T163000
DTSTAMP:20260902T202756Z
CREATED:20260829T223612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T202756Z
UID:10000492-1793194200-1793205000@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
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/2026-10-28/
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:20261028T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260831T142737Z
CREATED:20260831T142737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T142737Z
UID:10000459-1793196000-1793203200@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:The rivers and us: future frames
DESCRIPTION:How might animation help us tell the story of York’s rivers and the challenges they face? Inspired by the York rivers trail\, this creative workshop invites young people to explore climate resilience\, biodiversity\, water and community through animation. Participants will create their own animated responses to environmental challenges and opportunities facing future generations while learning accessible animation techniques and sharing their ideas for York’s future.  \nBook your place here: https://buytickets.at/cityofyorkcouncil1/2364771 \nBooking information: \n\nSuitable for young people aged 13+.\nCapacity is limited to 20 participants. Young people under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult\, although the workshop activities are primarily intended for young people.\nThis workshop requires use of a simple animation app. Participants should bring a smartphone or tablet and will be asked to download an animation app which will then be used throughout the session. This will also allow participants to continue creating animations after the session.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/the-rivers-and-us-future-frames/
LOCATION:Homestead Park Pavillion\, The Homestead\, 40 Water End\, York\, YO30 6WP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Getting Creative,Learning,Out In Nature,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261028T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T190000
DTSTAMP:20260901T185328Z
CREATED:20260829T203202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T185328Z
UID:10000451-1793208600-1793214000@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:York City Nature Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the incredible wildlife seen in and around York at the Launch of a weeklong visual exhibition at the Norman Rea Gallery on the University of York campus. \nThe exhibition includes photographs of wild animals and plants people took during the York City Nature Challenge\, paintings and drawings showcasing the art of nature journaling\, and brings to light nature-related insights from the Borthwick Archives! There will be sensory journals\, stickers and nature-themed bookmarks too! \nPlease book in advance: https://forms.gle/KxBhDMoS3mfbMrKf8 \nSuitable for ages 5+. \nThe Norman Rea Gallery is on the first floor of Derwent College\, on the Heslington Campus of the University of York.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/york-city-nature-exhibition/
LOCATION:Norman Rea Gallery\, Derwent College\, University of York\, York\, YO10 5DD
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Getting Creative,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260831T174343Z
CREATED:20260831T172734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T174343Z
UID:10000500-1793214000-1793219400@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Environmental Destruction of Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh is a distinguished Palestinian scientist and author\, founder and director of the Palestine Museum of Natural History and the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University where he teaches. His talk will be of interest to all who are concerned with climate justice and justice in Palestine. \nThis is an online event. Reserve your spot: https://buytickets.at/ypa/2356761 \nSuitable for ages 12+.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/environmental-destruction-of-palestine/
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Climate Justice
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LOCATION:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/environmental-destruction-of-palestine/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261029T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260829T214241Z
CREATED:20260829T214241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T214241Z
UID:10000498-1793298600-1793304000@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Weeds!
DESCRIPTION:Hear how City of York council manages weeds\, and how to opt your street out of chemical spraying. \nVolunteers from communities that have opted out and Councillors Kent and Whitcroft will share how they manage this\, and Laura Potts\, a Bishophill resident\, will talk about the value of street plants in greening our environment. \nFind us at the Hudson Room\, CYC West Offices\, Station Rise \nThis is a drop-in session suitable for ages 12+ – no booking is needed.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/weeds/
LOCATION:West Offices\, West Offices\, Station Rise\, York\, YO1 6GA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Hearing loop,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261030T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261030T163000
DTSTAMP:20260902T204128Z
CREATED:20260902T204128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T204128Z
UID:10000501-1793367000-1793377800@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261030T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260902T211028Z
CREATED:20260902T210921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T211028Z
UID:10000504-1793385000-1793390400@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
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:20261101T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260829T212750Z
CREATED:20260829T212750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T212750Z
UID:10000507-1793541600-1793548800@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk
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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