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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
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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
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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
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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:20261029T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261029T163000
DTSTAMP:20260903T223717Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Conservation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSessions are fully guided by our Project Officers\, activities are different each session and held in different locations around York. \nAll sessions are free. No knowledge or previous experience is needed. \nJoin in\, feel good! \n15s and under must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds may attend unaccompanied but will need signed consent from their guardian. \nTo book a place a session\, please email york@tcv.org.uk. \nTransport to the location can be arranged from Tang Hall Community Centre via email if required. \nCheck out The Conservation Volunteers social media to find out locations.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/practical-conservation/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:York\, York
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260903T225036Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Gardening Group
DESCRIPTION:This session is for anyone who might want to try something new\, meet people & do something for the local community and its wildlife. \nWe 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. \nWork gloves and refreshments are provided\, and you can stay for as long as like! \nUnder 15s must be accompanied by a guardian\, 16 – 17 year olds must have 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/thursday-gardening-group/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Hull Road Park\, Hull Road Park\, Alcuin Avenue\, York\, YO10 3TQ
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261029T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260829T214241Z
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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:20261030T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260903T224826Z
CREATED:20260903T224826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T224826Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261030T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261030T163000
DTSTAMP:20260902T204128Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261030T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260902T211028Z
CREATED:20260902T210921Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260904T134358Z
CREATED:20260904T134018Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261031T160000
DTSTAMP:20260904T133130Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261101T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261101T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261101T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260829T212750Z
CREATED:20260829T212750Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261101T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261101T180000
DTSTAMP:20260904T143140Z
CREATED:20260904T143140Z
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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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