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SUMMARY:Bird-watching Walk - University of York
DESCRIPTION:A walk for people who would like to see some of the wide variety of birds to be found on the university campus. Please note: ground may be rough and muddy. Organised by York Ornithological Club. \n\nLocation: meet at entrance to Heslington Church\, Field Lane\nTime: 14:00\nDuration: 2 miles\, 1 to 1.5 hours\n\nOne of the many walks put on by York Walking festival\, more information at:\nhttps://www.itravelyork.info/yorkwalkingfestival
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/bird-watching-walk-university-of-york/
CATEGORIES:York Walking Festival
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SUMMARY:River Foss - Wildlife and History
DESCRIPTION:River Foss\, history\, wildlife and conservation walk organised by the River Foss Society. \n\nLocation: meet at Huntington All Saints Church (car parking available)\nTime: 10:30\nDuration: 2 miles\, 1.5 hours\n\nOne of the many walks put on by York Walking festival\, more information at: \nhttps://www.itravelyork.info/yorkwalkingfestival
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/river-foss-wildlife-and-history/
CATEGORIES:York Walking Festival
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SUMMARY:Practical Conservation Volunteer
DESCRIPTION:Practical outdoor volunteer sessions in and around York. Our tasks vary from pond building to tree planting. 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. \nWe are a friendly mixed-age group\, we are an inclusive organisation and there is no knowledge or previous experience needed for you to join in. Note: this activity is only suitable for ages 15+. \nThis event runs every Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday\, and during York Environment Weeks we’ll also meet on Sunday 8 September and Sunday 22 September. \nPlease email york@tcv.org.uk to tell us which sessions you are joining. \nOnce you’ve booked\, you can either meet us on-site or at the Tang Hall community centre at 9am. Our minibus can transport up to 8 volunteers to site.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/practical-conservation-volunteer-york/2024-09-08/
LOCATION:Tang Hall Community Centre\, Fifth Ave\, Tang Hall\, York\, York\, YO31 0UG
CATEGORIES:York Opens Green Spaces
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Earth present: An Audience with the Executive Members for the Environment and Climate Emergency
DESCRIPTION:This is an old event from 2023. For 2025 events\, click the events tab above.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCllr Kate Ravilious\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCllr Jenny Kent\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Description \n\n\n\nAn invitation to meet Cllrs. Jenny Kent and Kate Ravilious for a Q&A on the Council’s priorities for York’s environment and climate emergency commitments. \n\n\n\nWhat are your priorities for the city in tackling climate change and other green issues? This is a chance to listen\, share opinions and engage in creative debate about our future. \n\n\n\nQuestions can be submitted in advance at the link below but contributions will also be taken from the floor on the night. \n\n\n\nThis venue has wheelchair access and a hearing loop available and Castle car park is nearby. \n\n\n\nOrganised by: York Friends of the Earth Local Area Group Campaigns \n\n\n\nWhere: Friargate Friends Meeting House\, Friargate\, YO1 9RL \n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday 4 October\, 19:00 – 21:00 \n\n\n\nBooking: To book a place and/or submit a question\, click here. For more information\, please contact yorkfoecoord@gmail.com.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/friends-of-the-earth-audience-with-executive-members/
LOCATION:Friargate Quaker Meeting House\, Friargate Quaker Meeting House\, Friargate\, York\, YO1 9RL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Tea by the Lock: Free plant-based Taster Menu
DESCRIPTION:Tea By The Lock is a plant-based cafe offering a wide selection of cakes\, scones and savoury foods. A free ‘taster menu’ will be available exclusively for York Environment Week – come and try a selection of what Tea By The Lock has to offer\, which will introduce you to the creativity and pleasure of plant-based eating. \n\n\n\nThis venue is wheelchair accessible. Please note that Tea By The Lock’s normal opening hours are Wednesday- Friday\, 10:00 – 16:00. \n\n\n\n\n \nThe Taster menu will be available Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October ONLY\, from 10:00 – 17:00. \n\n\n \nNo booking is needed\, just come along!
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/tea-by-the-lock-plant-based-taster-menu/2023-10-01/
LOCATION:Tea By The Lock\, Naburn Lock\, Naburn\, YO19 4RU
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SUMMARY:The People's Assembly
DESCRIPTION:In 2019\, Extinction Rebellion York hosted a People’s Assembly that led to the declaration of a climate emergency in York. Together\, hundreds of York’s citizens voted for mandates that we presented to the council to influence local environmental policy. \n\n\n\nAfter years of uncertainty and inaction\, we’re reviving our People’s Assembly to give the citizens of York a voice on local climate issues and policy. \n\n\n\nWe’ll hear from national and local environmental leaders\, get to the heart of climate issues\, and engage in true participatory democracy around three key themes: end fossil fuels\, involve people\, and protect what’s threatened. \n\n\n\nBased on our discussions\, we’ll take recommendations to the council\, local businesses\, and groups – all aimed at building a movement for change. \n\n\n\nThe People’s Assembly will be hosted at Central Methodist Church\, an accessible venue with refreshments and facilities. \n\n\n\nPlease also join us to decompress and relax after the event. \n\n\n\n\n\nBooking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-peoples-assembly-tickets-698862876677 or by phone: 07891 015955
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/peoples-assembly/
LOCATION:Central Methodist Church\, Central Methodist Church St. Saviourgate\, York\, YO1 8NQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Building Sustainably,Climate Justice,Socials
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SUMMARY:Tea by the Lock: Free plant-based Taster Menu
DESCRIPTION:Tea By The Lock is a plant-based cafe offering a wide selection of cakes\, scones and savoury foods. A free ‘taster menu’ will be available exclusively for York Environment Week – come and try a selection of what Tea By The Lock has to offer\, which will introduce you to the creativity and pleasure of plant-based eating. \n\n\n\nThis venue is wheelchair accessible. Please note that Tea By The Lock’s normal opening hours are Wednesday- Friday\, 10:00 – 16:00. \n\n\n\n\n \nThe Taster menu will be available Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October ONLY\, from 10:00 – 17:00. \n\n\n \nNo booking is needed\, just come along!
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/tea-by-the-lock-plant-based-taster-menu/2023-09-30/
LOCATION:Tea By The Lock\, Naburn Lock\, Naburn\, YO19 4RU
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SUMMARY:The Groves Repair + Share: Repair Café
DESCRIPTION:The Groves Repair + Share host a monthly repair café in the Groves\, giving residents a place to get a broken item fixed – or – if they have the skills\, help fix others broken items. \n\n\n\nThe sessions are FREE and open to everyone – even if you don’t need to fix anything – you’re welcome to pop by for a cuppa and cake in a friendly setting! \n\n\n\nCome save things from landfill and bring the community together. There’s no better place to be 💚🌍🤝 \n\n\n\nPlease note: This is a one-off during YEW but is held regularly on the last Saturday of each month. Voluntary donations will go towards helping to keep the sessions going. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/the-groves-repair-cafe-2023/
LOCATION:St Thomas Church\, The Groves\, Lowther Street\, The Groves\, York\, YO31 7ND
CATEGORIES:Socials,Sustainable Living
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SUMMARY:Saving the planet - International Day of Older People
DESCRIPTION:IDOP ‘Growing Old Responsibly: saving the planet & celebrating the natural world through story telling & painting’ events \n\n\n\n2023 sees the 18th 50+ Festival organised by the York Older People’s Assembly\, taking place across York from Saturday 23 September to Sunday 8 October. We’ll share events and skills\, enjoy meeting each other\, provide testers of new activities\, and aim to contribute to the well-being of older people. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the International Day of Older People (IDOP)\, celebrated in York on Saturday 30 September and featuring events from 14 different organisations. See more information in our brochure below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking: click here for the brochure
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/saving-the-planet-international-day-of-older-people/
LOCATION:York
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SUMMARY:The Arts response to the climate emergency
DESCRIPTION:Join a panel of Arts professionals for conversation and debate about how the Arts are responding to the climate emergency. \n\n\n\nThis venue has wheelchair and hearing loop access. There is a minimum recommended age of 14+ for this event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking: Reserve your spaces by phoning the York Theatre Royal box office on 01904 623568 or calling in at the Box Office. This event will not be ticketed (no tickets will be issued). Please come to the Box Office in the main foyer area (before 5pm) where you will be directed to where the talk is taking place. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/arts-response-to-climate-emergency/
LOCATION:York Theatre Royal\, St Leonard's Pl\, York\, YO1 7HD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Ants and the Grasshopper
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 27 September Friargate Quakers will be screening “The Ants and the Grasshopper”\, a moving eco documentary filmed in Malawi and the USA. It follows farmer Anita Chitaya in her efforts to change minds in her patriarchal village and beyond. \n\n\n\nThe film is 75 minutes\, and will be followed by refreshments and discussion. Donations will be collected in aid of the community organisation ‘Soil\, Food and Healthy Communities’ in Malawi\, which is mentioned in the film. \n\n\n\nThe venue is wheelchair accessible and a hearing loop is also available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/screening-and-discussion-the-ants-and-the-grasshopper-tickets-695615624057 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/ants-and-the-grasshopper/
LOCATION:Friargate Quaker Meeting House\, Friargate Quaker Meeting House\, Friargate\, York\, YO1 9RL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Barberellas at the Forest of Flowers
DESCRIPTION:As part of this unique promenade concert\, The Barberellas will bring their a cappella fusion of jazz\, folk\, barbershop and pop to the Forest of Flowers in Huby. \n\n\n\nGuests can explore the project’s thriving woodland and wildflower meadows in a guided walk\, with regular stops to hear about the habitat and its wildlife\, plus the wonderful close harmony\, wit and wisdom of The Barbarellas. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/@thebarberellas4135 \n\n\n\nPlease note that this event uses a Pay What You Want ticketing system\, see ‘Booking’ below. All proceeds support the conservation efforts of the Forest of Flowers project\, offering a haven for wildlife across 74 acres of new woodland and wildflower meadows. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking: Booking is essential via the Forest of Flowers website. Limited tickets available here: www.forestofflowers.co.uk/event-details/the-barberellas-at-the-forest-of-flowers
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/barberellas-forest-of-flowers/
LOCATION:Forest of Flowers\, Home Farm\, Tollerton Road\, Huby\, YO61 1JB
CATEGORIES:Getting Creative,Out In Nature
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SUMMARY:The Story of Planet Southbank
DESCRIPTION:If you run your own local group\, or want to start one up\, discover how one group of York residents set up Planet South Bank to raise local awareness of sustainability issues through community activities & projects. \n\n\n\nNow in our 12th year\, new & founding members reflect on how we run ourselves\, why we’re still an unincorporated association\, how we make decisions\, & how we publicly communicate to connect with the local community. Plus Q&A. \n\n\n\n\n\nBooking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-story-of-planet-south-bank-tickets-708762707337
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/story-of-planet-south-bank/
CATEGORIES:Getting Creative,Learning,Sustainable Living
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