Ouse It or Lose It

https://www.instagram.com/ouseitorloseit/

Ouse It or Lose It is a York community group working to make the River Ouse nicer for everyone.

We bring together local residents, scientists, artists, paddlers, swimmers and environmental organisations through citizen science, community events and creative engagement. We believe healthier rivers are built not only through infrastructure and regulation, but also through stronger relationships between people and nature.

Events from this organiser

October 2026
Love Your Rivers Movement Session

October 18 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Spark York 17-21 Piccadilly, York

Getting Creative

Collaborative exercises inspired by river biology, hydrology & folklore.
Love Your River: The Confluence of the Rivers

October 18 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tower Gardens York

Out In Nature

A day of action and celebration for Yorkshire rivers.
Love Your River Bardic Session

October 18 @ 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Spark York 17-21 Piccadilly, York

Getting Creative

Join us for an evening of words, music and poetry celebrating rivers as part of a day of action.
What’s in the water? Using data to tackle misinformation and drive change

October 22 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

York Explore Library Library Square, York

What’s in the Ouse, and is it is safe to go in or on it? Explore myths, citizen science and the future of York’s rivers in an interactive discussion

October 2026