St Nicks Autumn Fayre
2026-10-10 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | St Nicks Environment Centre and Nature Reserve, Rawdon Ave, York, YO10 3FW
St Nicks’ Autumn Fayre is a free-to-attend, community-led event for the whole family. Filled to the brim with good vibes and cosy Autumn cheer, it helps and inspires people from York live more sustainably. All are welcome to come along and enjoy the activities, live music, food, drink and fun!
Drop in – all welcome!

Permaculture, the park, and climate justice guided tour
2026-10-10 13:30 - 15:00 | Homestead Park Pavillion, The Homestead, 40 Water End, York, YO30 6WP, United Kingdom
This gardener-led tour is a chance to explore Homestead Park through a permaculture lens.
The park team work to create a wonder filled space which also supports our ecosystems in a time of climate crisis – a lot of thought goes into it! This tour is great for those who want to dig beneath the surface and discover the “why?” behind the park’s methods and practices.
Optional tea, cake and connection to follow. No booking required, just turn up!
Meet outside the Homestead Park pavilion (whatthreewords reference: ///ears.feast.boots). Please be aware, we may go off the beaten track and stand for periods of time.

Board Games at York Environment Festival - Catan: New Energies
2026-10-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Sustainability Clinic, University of York Campus West, Heslington, York, Yorkshire, YO10 5DD
This is a series of four environment-themed board game sessions that we will host on every Saturday during the York Environment Festival. We will facilitate one board game per session.
Gameplay will be followed by a debrief and discussion about what happened in the game and whether there are any takeaways. The sessions would be perfect for individuals who would like to explore and play environment-themed board games. We will be conducting these sessions as a part of our research project.
The game for this event will be Catan: New Energies.
Age restrictions: 18+
Booking is required for this event and can be done through this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/board-games-at-york-environment-festival-catan-new-energies-tickets-1995675847181

Moth evening
2026-10-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Scarcroft Allotments
Come to see moths and learn about the moths attracted to lights and flowers on Scarcroft allotments. Ideal for families and children!
Find us using what3words: Scarcroft allotments ///gain.dusty.nest
More information about what3words here.

Practical Conservation
2026-10-11 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-10-13 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-10-14 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-10-15 09:00 - 16:30 | York, York
Join a friendly, mixed-aged and inclusive practical outdoor group completing various conservation tasks in and around York. This is a great chance to learn new skills, meet new people, and enjoy being outdoors, while improving green places for people and nature.
Sessions are fully guided by our Project Officers, activities are different each session and held in different locations around York.
All sessions are free. No knowledge or previous experience is needed.
Join in, feel good!
15s and under must be accompanied by a guardian, 16 – 17 year olds may attend unaccompanied but will need signed consent from their guardian.
To book a place a session, please email york@tcv.org.uk.
Transport to the location can be arranged from Tang Hall Community Centre via email if required.
Check out The Conservation Volunteers social media to find out locations.

Everyone's a Seed: Poetry Writing Workshop
2026-10-11 15:00 - 17:00 | https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/everyones-a-seed-poetry-writing-workshop/
Fruit, flowers, and vegetables will be discussed with participants, for the purposes of writing poetry about them. Guided activities will frame the workshop, from experienced creative writing lecturers Oz Hardwick and Amina Alyal. Participants will be guided to reflect on what meaning plants hold in their lives, drawing on memories, every-day experiences, and will produce drafts of poems.
Everyone’s a Seed is an ongoing project run by Professor Oz Hardwick and Dr Amina Alyal at Leeds Trinity University with Fera Science and Dr Celia Knight MBE, and Defra funding.
This event is suitable for 18+. Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/everyones-a-seed-poetry-writing-workshop-tickets-1999202514538

Friendly Fulford Cemetery
2026-10-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Fulford Cemetery, Fordlands Road, York, YO19 4QG, United Kingdom
Come and visit Fulford Cemetery, get involved in volunteering, join the friends group, and share your ideas to contribute to making environmental improvements. All welcome!

York Climate Ambassadors
2026-10-13 09:00 - 10:00 | https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/york-climate-ambassadors/
In this online session, we will go through the Department for Education funded Climate Ambassadors programme and how our volunteers support their local education settings take climate action and be more sustainable.
This session will primarily be aimed at groups or individuals wanting to join our network of volunteers however, people already working in or supporting nurseries, schools and colleges are also welcome.
Suitable for ages 18+.
Please book onto the event using this form link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/uKDVgv8JKk

How do we transform our food system for 2050?
2026-10-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Sustainability Clinic, Market Square, University of York, York, YO10 5DD
This workshop explores the future food system for 2050, starting with an introductory presentation, followed by a groupwork task focused on the planetary boundaries and future food technologies. Each group will work together to design their very own future food system, using the “Challenge” and “Technology” cards.
Age restrictions: 14+
Booking is required and can be done via this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-S6SMTyI-ILHsKlY_2ijGwtyMQb7TcF4mVbRPTSXJhjyAPg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

What’s going on with York’s Buildings?
2026-10-13 14:00 - 19:00 | Patch, The Bonding Warehouse, Terry Avenue, York, YO1 6FA, United Kingdom
How can we future proof York’s homes and buildings against cold, damp and extreme heat? Drop in to find out and learn how you can be involved.
Explore case studies and seek advice from energy experts and people directly involved in shaping York’s climate future. Learn about insulation, heating, renewable energy and climate resilience. The event is open to anyone interested in the future of York’s homes and buildings, including homeowners, renters, landlords, community groups and businesses.
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking is required for this event and can be done through the following link: https://www.yorenergy.co.uk/about/events/whats-going-on-with-yorks-buildings
This event will take place in the Academy Room in Patch, York.

Water and us: simple actions for healthier rivers
2026-10-13 18:30 - 20:00 | West Offices, West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA, United Kingdom
York’s rivers connect our communities, support wildlife and shape the city’s future. This interactive discussion will explore practical actions residents can take, from planting and rain gardens to water butts, depaving and sustainable drainage.
Inspired by the York rivers trail and its wider “The rivers and us” programme, the event will consider how local action can support biodiversity, climate resilience and healthier rivers for future generations.
Book your free place here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cityofyorkcouncil1/2364848

Cli-mic Night
2026-10-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Spark York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York, YO1 9PB
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!
No booking required, just drop in!

Exploring Environmental Philosophy via the folklore of plants - University of York campus
2026-10-14 11:00 - 12:30 | University of York Campus, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, York, YO10 5DD
Join Clare for a guided walk and talk to explore the folklore and history of native and naturalised plants growing in Britain and how humans have connected with them through the centuries. By engaging and collaborating with plants in this way, we remind ourselves we are part of an entangled ecosystem and that plants are not merely passive background objects, but are affective and vibrant. Such a world view can promote enchantment, empathy and ethical responsibility for the non-human world.
Under 14s to be accompanied by an adult.
Booking is not required for this event.
This guided tour is taking place on the University of York campus. The exact location can be found using these What3Words: invent.shades.mice (find out more about what3words)

Beyond the Battlefield: Ecocide in Ukraine
2026-10-14 18:00 - 19:30 | https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/beyond-the-battlefield-ecocide-in-ukraine/
Explore the environmental consequences of the Russo-Ukrainian war through the lens of ecocide and restorative justice. Drawing on personal experience and research, Kateryna Minakova examines the impact of conflict on landscapes, wildlife, and communities, and discusses pathways to environmental recovery and accountability.
Perfect for nature lovers, students, researchers, sustainability professionals, and anyone interested in Ukraine, conservation, and environmental justice.
Suitable for ages 16+.

Could York be a National Park City?
2026-10-14 18:30 - 20:00 | West Offices, West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA, United Kingdom
What if York could become a National Park City? How would being a National Park City influence the way people in York experience work, play and travel?
This event invites anyone interested in these questions to shape the path we collectively take towards the bold idea of establishing York as one of the next globally-recognised National Park Cities!
Come with questions and ideas, and learn about the National Park City movement!
Suitable for ages 12+.
Booking is required for this event and can be done through the following link: https://forms.gle/vYvPvUqHPbavx7zY8

How will extreme heat change our lives?
2026-10-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Spark York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York, YO1 9PB
Following the extreme heat, lack of rain and wildfires this summer, Jan Selby, Professor of International Politics and Climate Change at the University of Leeds, will explain the science behind the changes to our weather and introduce a discussion on what we can do about the impacts.
We’d really welcome participation from organisations or individuals who work with vulnerable people or who offer solutions to help us adapt our homes, buildings and public spaces.
Join us in person at Spark (in the Show Room on the first floor) – no booking needed.
This is event is most suitable for ages 14+, but all are welcome!

Thursday Gardening Group
2026-10-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Hull Road Park, Hull Road Park, Alcuin Avenue, York, YO10 3TQ
This session is for anyone who might want to try something new, meet people & do something for the local community and its wildlife.
We are a sociable & mixed ability gardening group, where each week we aim to add colour and interest to the park while also improving it for the local wildlife. Activities include sowing seeds, tending to the food garden, litter picking, watering and harvesting and path maintenance.
Work gloves and refreshments are provided, and you can stay for as long as like!
Under 15s must be accompanied by a guardian, 16 – 17 year olds must have signed permission from a guardian.
Attendees will meet by the Pavilion in Hull Road Park, YO10 3TQ.
Register via email to york@tcv.org.uk

What would a community-supported farm bring to York? Ways to address local food and climate resilience
2026-10-15 19:30 - 22:30 | Bleubird Bakery, 201 Acomb Road, York, YO24 4HD
What would a community-supported farm bring to York?
Learn about ways to address local food & climate resilience with community-supported agriculture. This event will include a facilitated panel discussion, and audience Q&A, to learn about community supported agriculture.
Book online and join us at Bluebird Bakery in Acomb. All are welcome!

Small Hands - Meaningful Moments
2026-10-16 09:30 - 11:30 | Acomb Methodist Church, Front Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3BX
For parents with babies, toddlers and children in primary school this is an opportunity to see how nature play can inspire your child to connect with nature, with free flow play activities in the garden and meet Natalie from Evergreen Park Exploring to get your top tips! The nappy library will be there so you can see how reusable nappies are easy and fun! Find out what’s going on in your local area and enjoy good coffee & cake at the cafe run by Acomb Methodist Church.
Join us at Acomb Methodist Church, no booking needed. Suitable for babies to children aged 11.

Wild Fridays
2026-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Hull Road Park, Hull Road Park, Alcuin Avenue, York, YO10 3TQ
Join volunteers of all ages & backgrounds who are volunteering in this local green space to enjoy & improve Hull Road Park for people and wildlife.
Sessions may involve a variety of tasks from helping to maintain the wildlife areas, eco crafting, habitat building to wildlife surveys and walks.
Sessions 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.
Under 15s must be accompanied by a guardian, 16 – 17 year olds will need signed permission from a guardian.
Attendees will meet by the Pavilion in Hull Road Park, YO10 3TQ.
Register via email to york@tcv.org.uk

Ready, Set, Rawcliffe! - Party in the Park
2026-10-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Rawcliffe Country Park, Rawcliffe, York, YO30 5RX
Every year, York Cares hosts a Big Community Challenge – four weeks of volunteering delivered by our ECO Team partners and volunteers from across York. This year, our challenge is ‘Ready, Set, Rawcliffe!‘, and focuses on making Rawcliffe Country Park a more sustainable, more enjoyable, place for residents and visitors of our city to enjoy. On the final day, we’ll be hosting a ‘celebration’ event to inaugurate the park, and show people how unique and vital a green space Rawcliffe is for York.

Join us to cut the ribbon on a new, improved Rawcliffe Country Park! There will be music, food, activities – and you can try out our new ‘soundwalk’ trail of Rawcliffe. No booking needed, just turn up!
Read more about the project here: https://www.yorkcares.co.uk/about/blog/ready-set-rawcliffe-announcing-our-big-community-challenge-2026/

Sound Bath and Yoga
2026-10-16 19:15 - 20:15 | Spark York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York, YO1 9PB
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.
This 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.
Age restriction: 16+
Booking is required for this event.

Nature in Action: Volunteer in the Wildlife Area at Rowntree Park
2026-10-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Rowntree Park, Terry Avenue, York, YO23 1JQ
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.
Age restrictions: 16+
Booking is required for this event and can be done through this link: http://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
Rowntree Park, York YO23 1JQ

York! Get to grips with the Ecological Crisis @ Homestead Park
2026-10-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Homestead Park Pavillion, The Homestead, 40 Water End, York, YO30 6WP, United Kingdom
The Biodiversity Collage is a visual, interactive, and accessible workshop that aims to raise awareness around the ecological crisis. It is based on the 2019 IPBES report from the UN. The collaborative workshop invites participants to share their knowledge while making this important scientific report fun and accessible.
During this workshop, you will discover key concepts around biodiversity, the interactions with human activities and the threats caused by its destruction.
Find us at: Homestead Park Pavillion. The Homestead, 40 Water End York YO30 6WP
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Suitable for ages 14+. Book online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/york-get-to-grips-with-the-ecological-crisis-homestead-park-tickets-1544004702629?aff=oddtdtcreator

York Open Eco Homes 2026
2026-10-17 10:00 - 16:00
Visit local homes that are better for people and the planet: more comfortable, with lower energy bills and reduced carbon emissions. You will see a great variety of energy saving measures, from draught-proofing and insulation to heat pumps and solar panels. Learn from the hosts’ experiences, ask questions and perhaps find inspiration for your own home. Book a free tour for one home or more!
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking is required and can be done through this link: https://buytickets.at/yce/2324856
The location will be available to attendees after booking.

YoCo - Building Community for Future Generations
2026-10-17 11:00 - 14:30 | St Barnabas Church, Jubilee Terrace, Leeman Rd, York, YO26 4YZ
Join us to explore how communities that care for each other and the environment can provide a sustainable future.
With experience from YoCo and other community-led projects, we’ll dive beyond the buildings we inhabit and explore ways to create better places for us and the planet. Starting at 11:00 we’ll have presentations and discussion, followed at 12:30 by shared food and informal chat, and the chance to see if you’d like to get involved.
Please book online to join us for the presentations at 11:00: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yoco-building-community-for-future-generations-tickets-1997567466064?aff=oddtdtcreator

Board Games at York Environment Festival - Daybreak
2026-10-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Sustainability Clinic, Market Square, University of York, York, YO10 5DD
This is a series of four environment-themed board game sessions that we will host on every Saturday during the York Environment Festival. We will facilitate one board game per session.
Gameplay will be followed by a debrief and discussion about what happened in the game and whether there are any takeaways. The sessions would be perfect for individuals who would like to explore and play environment-themed board games. We will be conducting these sessions as a part of our research project.
The game for this event will be Daybreak.
Age restrictions: 18+
Booking is required for this event and can be done through this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/board-games-at-york-environment-festival-daybreak-tickets-1995676776962
