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SUMMARY:Axe Drax: Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join Axe Drax for a screening of documentary on York’s local big polluter: Drax Power Station. Learn about the resistance and join the fight! \nSuitable for ages 10+ \nDonations are welcome and will be put towards the ongoing efforts of the Axe Drax organisation. \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/axe-drax-documentary-screening/
LOCATION:Spark York\, 17-21 Piccadilly\, York\, YO1 9PB
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Learning
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SUMMARY:Green Business Forum: Energy
DESCRIPTION:York Green Business Forum’s next event is focusing on helping businesses to tackle their energy bills and cut carbon to cut costs. You’ll hear about how to reduce your energy consumption and increase profitability\, hearing first-hand from other local businesses and industry experts. \nParticipating businesses can access free one-to-one expert advice\, participate in workshops and network with like-minded local organisations. \nBooking Required: buytickets.at/cityofyorkcouncil3  \nBlue Badge parking is available on Duncombe Place at the rear of the theatre. Please email carbon.reduction@york.gov.uk for any specific queries about access needs.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/green-business-forum-energy/
LOCATION:York Theatre Royal\, St Leonard's Pl\, York\, YO1 7HD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Building Sustainably,Learning,Sustainable Business
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251021T130000
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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/2025-10-21/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251021T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251021T190000
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SUMMARY:York Bus Forum Meeting 21/10/2025
DESCRIPTION:Special guest is David Skaith\, Mayor for York and North Yorkshire. \nTransport emissions form a large part of carbon. Hear the Mayor’s plans for public transport in York with particular emphasis on bus services and how they integrate with his wider transport strategy.  \nThis event is online. Booking is required. To book please contact: rogerfrench1148@outlook.com
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/york-bus-forum-meeting-21-10-2025/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable Living
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LOCATION:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/york-bus-forum-meeting-21-10-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T140340
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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/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:Rowntree Park\, Terry Avenue\, York\, YO23 1JQ
CATEGORIES:Out In Nature
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T180000
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SUMMARY:York! Get to grips with the Planetary Boundaries @ Patch
DESCRIPTION:Perhaps you’ve got your head around the climate crisis? Or the ecological crisis? It’s already a head scratcher. \nThe Stockholm Resilience Centre have identified 7 other earth systems that we need to be aware of. They call these “planetary boundaries.” They highlight the rising risks from human pressure on nine critical global processes that regulate the stability and resilience of the Earth. \nExplore them in this systemic and collaborative 3-hour workshop. \nSuitable for ages 15+. \nBooking is required and can be done here. \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/planetary-boundaries-at-patch/
LOCATION:Patch York\, Terry Avenue\, The Bonding Warehouse\, Terry Avenue\, York\, YO16FA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Learning
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T180000
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SUMMARY:Nature in the City - Games to Grow Greener and Wilder Urban Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Discover two innovative board games exploring nature’s place in urban life. Come experiment\, discuss\, and reflect on how small choices shape our shared environments: \nSet in the city of Bangalore\, India\, Birds in the City helps you connect with nature and understand the links between urbanisation and bird diversity. \nSet in the city of York\, UK\, Urban Labor-a-tree challenges you to grow thriving treescapes that meet diverse community needs. \nCan your team design the greenest\, wildest neighbourhood? Outplan the rest and reshape your city together. \nSuitable for anyone aged 14 years+. \nBooking is required for this event and can be done here. \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/nature-in-the-city-games/
LOCATION:Sustainability Clinic\, Market Square\, University of York\, Sustainability Clinic\, Market Square\, University of York\, York\, YO105DD
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Getting Creative,Socials
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T140000
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SUMMARY:Heritage & the Environment @ York Minster
DESCRIPTION:A walking tour of the York Minster precinct taking in the projects established in its Neighbourhood Plan\, including its new Centre of Excellence for Heritage Craft Skills and Estates Management\, focused on work to protect its heritage estate\, craft skills\, and the environment\, such as renewable energy initiatives and combatting damage caused by increased rainfall. The tour will appeal to those interested in heritage but also with a concern about our rapidly changing environment. \nSuitable for ages 18+ \nBooking is required for this event and can be done by email to works@yorkminster.org \nBlue badge parking available on Deangate
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/heritage-and-the-environment-york-minster/
LOCATION:York Minster Works and Technology Hub\, 4 Deangate\, York\, YO1 7JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Building Sustainably,Sustainable Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T200000
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SUMMARY:Convening the convenors: connecting climate & green networks across York
DESCRIPTION:Do you work on a project that connects groups doing climate & environment work in York? You might be sharing resources\, fostering collaboration or convening networks. \n\nThree networks – York Climate Commission\, York Environment Forum & York CliConnect – invite the organisers\, business owners & initiatives that bring people together on climate & environment. \n\nThere is great stuff going on; some overlap\, plenty we could cross-pollinate\, some duplication we could avoid & maybe some gaps we could address. \nNo minimum age restriction. Booking is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1559464854359?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/convening-the-convenors/
LOCATION:Patch York\, Terry Avenue\, The Bonding Warehouse\, Terry Avenue\, York\, YO16FA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Learning,Socials
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T120000
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SUMMARY:The Groves Repair Café
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to get your broken household items fixed for free – from toasters to teapots\, electronics to egg-timers – and to get clothing and fabrics mended. A chance to save money on buying new whilst reducing waste and being part of York’s growing circular economy. \nSuitable for all ages\, under 16s to be accompanied by an adult. \nThis event is free but donations are welcome. Any donations made will be used to support the continuation of the Repair Café. \nBooking is not required.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/the-groves-repair-cafe/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:St Thomas’s Church Hall\, Lowther Street\, York\, YO31 7ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sustainable Living
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SUMMARY:Solar Skylines: Building a greener energy future for York
DESCRIPTION:Join YCE to design York’s energy future – one building at a time! \nCome along to talk about the different ways we can make York’s energy system cleaner and greener\, and design your own part of a sustainable future for our city. In this interactive session\, we’ll be creating a vision of York’s energy skyline together – building a collage of what the future could look like\, and talking about how we can make that vision a reality\, from individual energy saving to the community energy transition. \nNo minimum age requirement. Booking is recommended. Reserve your tickets: https://buytickets.at/yce/1787526
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/solar-skylines/
LOCATION:Marriott Room\, York Explore Library\, Marriott Room\, York Explore Library\, Library Square\, Museum Street\, York\, YO1 7DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Building Sustainably,Learning
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T160000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Apples
DESCRIPTION:In an orchard with many trees we are picking apples and gathering windfalls. Some of these will be turned into juice with our onsite equipment. \nThe Edible York team will guide participants in safe and happy picking and juicing. All kit provided\, bring your own bag and/or bottle\, and wear suitable outdoor clothing. \nChildren need to be with an adult. Any donations will contribute to future fruit picking eg buying more tools and kit.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/celebrate-apples/
LOCATION:The Dormouse\, Clifton Park Avenue\, York\, YO20 5PA
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Food and Drink,Out In Nature
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