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SUMMARY:Getting your eco campaign in the news
DESCRIPTION:Tips and tricks from a multi award winning environmental journalist to help you get the attention your cause deserves. This workshop is for organisers of eco groups looking for publicity and will cover how to approach the media to get your message out. \nBooking is required and can be done here. \nNo minimum age restriction.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/getting-your-eco-campaign-in-the-news/
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Learning
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SUMMARY:Welfare Not Warfare for Climate Justice and Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the York Environmental Festival for Welfare Not Warfare for Climate Justice and Palestine. War and militarism drive climate breakdown—destroying ecosystems\, polluting air and water\, and diverting resources from a just green transition. Militaries are among the world’s biggest polluters\, yet governments expand defence spending while cutting climate action. True environmentalism means resisting militarism and uniting for peace\, justice\, and a sustainable future. \nThis event is for ages 12+. \nBooking required and can be done here.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/welfare-not-warfare-for-climate-justice-and-palestine/
LOCATION:The Crescent\, The Crescent\, York\, YO24 1AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251014T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251014T153000
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SUMMARY:Seed Harvesting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a series of fun\, hands-on sessions exploring Rowntree Park’s wildflowers and pollinator plants. Learn how to collect\, clean\, and pack seeds while discovering their vital role in supporting bees\, butterflies\, and biodiversity. No experience needed — just bring enthusiasm and enjoy connecting with nature and community! \nIdeally\, the sessions will follow on from each other but can be done individually. Meet underneath the Rowntree Park Reading Café. \nDonations accepted towards Friends of Rowntree Park – the charity that helps maintain and improve Rowntree Park. \nEvent suitable for ages 18+. Booking is required and can be done here. \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/seed-harvesting/2025-10-14/
LOCATION:Rowntree Park\, Terry Avenue\, York\, YO23 1JQ
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251014T200000
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SUMMARY:Game night 2: Design Your York - Planning with Urban Labor-a-tree
DESCRIPTION:In this fast-paced\, interactive game night\, you’ll compete to build the ultimate green city using Urban Labor-a-tree\, a strategy board game inspired by real community voices. Choose where to plant\, who to help\, and how to balance climate\, nature\, and people. No planning skills needed. \nGet ready to put your game on and harness the power of creativity\, teamwork\, and a bit of strategy. Ideal for gamers\, changemakers\, and anyone who loves a good challenge. \nSuitable for ages 16+. \nBooking is required and can be done here.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/game-night-design-your-york/
LOCATION:Sustainability Clinic\, Market Square\, University of York\, Sustainability Clinic\, Market Square\, University of York\, York\, YO105DD
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Getting Creative
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SUMMARY:Exploring Geothermal Energy at the University of York
DESCRIPTION:As part of York Environment Festival and World Geothermal Day 2025\, the University of York is excited to be hosting a series of public events that dive into the world of geothermal energy. We’ll also be sharing the latest updates on our own geothermal project on the University’s Campus East\, including details about our upcoming seismic survey works planned for late October. \n  \nCome and join us at one of our events: \n  \nWednesday 15 October (5pm – 7pm) \nExploring Geothermal Energy drop-in: Tang Hall Explore \nJoin us at Tang Hall Explore to learn about geothermal energy\, chat with the University’s geothermal team\, and take part in interactive geothermal activities. \nhttps://www.york.ac.uk/about/sustainability/events/2025/geothermal-energy-event-tang-hall/ \n  \nThursday 16 October (1pm – 3pm) \nExploring Geothermal Energy drop-in: York Explore Library \nJoin us at York Explore library to learn about geothermal energy\, chat with the University’s geothermal team\, and take part in interactive geothermal activities. \nhttps://www.york.ac.uk/about/sustainability/events/2025/geothermal-energy-event-york-explore/ \n  \nFriday 17 October (2pm – 6pm) \nSeismic Survey Open Day \nJoin us in the Ron Cooke Hub atrium to learn more about the upcoming seismic survey taking place in late October\, the next step in the University’s deep geothermal energy project. \nhttps://www.york.ac.uk/about/sustainability/events/2025/seismic-survey-open-day/ \n  \nFriday 17 October (6.30pm-7.30pm) \nCelebrating World Geothermal Day: York’s Geothermal Exploration \nCould the heat beneath our feet help power a low-carbon future? Join us for an evening exploring the science\, opportunities and impact of deep geothermal energy. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebrating-world-geothermal-day-yorks-geothermal-exploration-tickets-1760792079509 \nFind out more about our Deep Geothermal Energy project: www.york.ac.uk/geothermal
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/exploring-geothermal-energy-university-of-york/
LOCATION:Ron Cooke Hub Atrium\, Campus East\, University of York\, 133 Deramore Lane\, York\, YO10 5GE\, Ron Cooke Hub Atrium\, Campus East\, University of York\, 133 Deramore Lane\, York\, YO10 5GE
CATEGORIES:Building Sustainably,Learning
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SUMMARY:Curious & Creative Gardening Tour: Wildlife-Friendly Museum Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the initiatives and interventions York Museums Trust’s Gardens Team have made to make their busy public garden more wildlife friendly. Take a tour around over 10 acres of grounds\, discovering inspiration for your own garden or workplace green spaces. \nYou’ll learn about climate change and biodiversity\, discover the importance of insects for the food chain and how to manage your green space throughout the seasons to create wildlife habitat\, and adopt a new perspective with some native weeds. \n  \nSuited to people aged 12+ with an interest in making green spaces more wildlife friendly. Under 16’s must be accompanied by and adult. \nMeet on the hard standing in front of the entrance to the Yorkshire Museum. The tour will take an accessible route around the Museum Gardens. \nYork Museums Trust opens York Museum Gardens free of charge for all to enjoy. As a registered charity\, York Museum Trust encourage visitors to consider donating to enable the Trust to continue maintaining and preserving their gardens and buildings for generations to come. \nBooking required and can be done here. \nPlease note: This event is weather dependant. If adverse weather conditions cause this event to be cancelled\, ticket holders will be notified.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/curious-creative-gardening-tour/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Yorkshire Museum Gardens\, Museum St\, York\, YO1 7FR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Building Sustainably,Family-friendly,Getting Creative,In The Garden,Learning,Out In Nature,Sustainable Business,Sustainable Living
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251015T180000
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity Collage
DESCRIPTION:Uncover the intricacies of our impact on biodiversity through the interactive lens of a game that transforms ecological understanding into an engaging experience. \nAge restrictions: 16+ \nPlease book in advance through this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/get-to-grips-with-the-ecological-crisis-during-york-environment-festival-tickets-1544004702629
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/biodiversity-collage/
LOCATION:Patch York\, Terry Avenue\, The Bonding Warehouse\, Terry Avenue\, York\, YO16FA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Learning
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251016T200000
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SUMMARY:Creating an Urban Green Corridor - Talk
DESCRIPTION:An illustrated talk on the Solar System Greenway – from its origins as a main line railway to its current status as a Site of Interest for Nature Conservation stretching from the city centre into the countryside.\n \nThe following Saturday morning\, the talk will be followed up with a guided walk and an optional cycle ride. See here for more details. \nBooking is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-an-urban-green-corridor-tickets-1545670053739?aff=oddtdtcreator \nDonations to the work of St Nicks or York Greenways will be welcomed. \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/creating-an-urban-green-corridor-talk/
LOCATION:St Nicks Environment Centre and Nature Reserve\, Rawdon Ave\, York\, YO10 3FW
CATEGORIES:Learning,Out In Nature
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SUMMARY:The Humber Hovercraft - a more sustainable way for Yorkshire people to travel?
DESCRIPTION:This creative workshop is a follow-up to a York Festival of Ideas keynote. \nIt will tell the secret story of the HUMBER HOVERCRAFT and make a case for more sustainable transport here in the region in the future. \nThe Humber Hovercraft ran between Grimsby and Hull for a short period at the end of the 1960s. This method of crossing the river captured imaginations back in 1969 and inspired a new creative project in the north of England that took place over the past 12 months. \nNo booking required.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/humber-hovercraft-sustainble-travel/
LOCATION:The House of Trembling Madness\, 48 Stonegate\, York\, YO1 8AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Learning
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SUMMARY:This whole earth is family - From human-centrism to ecocentrism
DESCRIPTION:Led by Sociologist Dr Peter Gardner\, we will explore the deep-rooted human-centrism shaping our diets\, economies\, laws\, climate goals and outlooks. We’ll examine the alternative: ecocentrism—a worldview that sees all life\, from octopuses to oysters\, forests to rivers\, soils to ecosystems – as holding fundamental value. Together\, we will think through some of the implications of applying an ecocentric outlook in our everyday lives and across society. A one-pot vegetarian supper will be included. \nDonations towards the work of Poesis are welcome. \nBooking required. Please book tickets here.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/this-whole-earth-is-family-from-human-centrism-to-ecocentrism/
LOCATION:Jacob’s Well\, Trinity Lane\, York\, YO1 6EL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Learning,Sustainable Living
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T160000
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SUMMARY:York Open Eco Homes
DESCRIPTION:Visit one or more local homes that don’t cost the Earth to run. Learn from the hosts’ experiences and find inspiration for your own home. \nYou will see a great variety of energy saving measures\, from draught-proofing and insulation to heat pumps and solar panels. More than 10 homes and an all electric caravan will be opening their doors to visitors over 3 days. \nBook a free tour for one or all! Homes and addresses will be supplied after booking. \nChildren must be accompanied. Book via the link below or contact York Community Energy: \nhttps://buytickets.at/yce
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/york-open-eco-homes/2025-10-18/
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SUMMARY:Creating an Urban Green Corridor - Walk and Cycle
DESCRIPTION:A guided walk and an optional cycle ride following a talk on the Solar System Greenway on 16/10/2025 (see details about the talk here). \nThe walk will end at the Brunswick Organic Nursery in Bishopthorpe and those with cycles can continue the length of the Greenway to Riccall. Meeting arrangements for the walk/ride will be announced at the talk. \nBooking is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-an-urban-green-corridor-tickets-1545670053739?aff=oddtdtcreator \nUnder 16s should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Children under 7 are likely to need a buggy. \nDonations to the work of St Nicks or York Greenways will be welcomed.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/creating-an-urban-green-corridor-walk-and-cycle/
LOCATION:St Nicks Environment Centre and Nature Reserve\, Rawdon Ave\, York\, YO10 3FW
CATEGORIES:Learning,Out In Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251019T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T160000
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SUMMARY:Open Garden at the Nose
DESCRIPTION:This community garden is for everyone is interested in growing (and eating) beautiful edible plants\, some well-known varieties\, and other more unusual ones. \nVisitors will have the opportunity to find out how community gardening works and how it fits with Planet South Bank’s other projects. Those with gardens of their own can exchange gardening tips\, find out about unusual plant varieties or perhaps be encouraged to start growing some food for themselves. Some outdoor activities and stalls for children. \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/open-garden-at-the-nose-3/
LOCATION:St Clement’s Church\, 15A Scarcroft Rd\, York\, YO23 1NE
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