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SUMMARY:People's Emergency Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The People’s Emergency Briefing is an eye-opening film featuring nine leading UK climate experts who share up-to-date insights\, including about extreme weather\, food security\, health and the cost of living. The film is based on the National Emergency Briefing that took place in Westminster with appearances from Chris Packham\, Deborah Meaden\, Jennifer Saunders and a range of voices from across the UK. After the film we will hold discussion about what this all means for us here in York. \nSuitable for ages 16+. \nHomestead Park Pavillion. The Homestead\, 40 Water End York YO30 6WP (what3words.com/flips.nurses.renew) \nBook Online: https://buytickets.at/yorkcliconnect/2300502
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/peoples-emergency-briefing/
LOCATION:Homestead Park Pavillion\, The Homestead\, 40 Water End\, York\, YO30 6WP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Sustainable Living
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261010T100000
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SUMMARY:Get to grips with Climate Science: Climate Fresk workshop
DESCRIPTION:Understanding climate science might seem intimidating\, but it’s important we get to grips with it. The Climate Fresk turns climate science into a team game\, where we work together to connect the causes\, mechanisms and effects of the climate crisis\, and what we can do about it. \nJoin an interactive workshop with trained facilitators to look at climate science in more detail\, learn together\, challenge our assumptions and talk about the future. \nFind us at : Homestead Park Pavillion. The Homestead\, 40 Water End York YO30 6WP\, what3words.com/flips.nurses.renew (Find out more about what3words here) \nBook Online: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/york-get-to-grips-with-climate-science-homestead-park-tickets-1993445700753 \nSuitable for ages 14+.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/get-to-grips-with-climate-science-climate-fresk/
LOCATION:Homestead Park Pavillion\, The Homestead\, 40 Water End\, York\, YO30 6WP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261010T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261010T150000
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SUMMARY:Permaculture\, the park\, and climate justice guided tour
DESCRIPTION:This gardener-led tour is a chance to explore Homestead Park through a permaculture lens. \nThe 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. \nOptional tea\, cake and connection to follow. No booking required\, just turn up! \nMeet 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.
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/park-and-climate-justice-guided-tour/
LOCATION:Homestead Park Pavillion\, The Homestead\, 40 Water End\, York\, YO30 6WP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Climate Education,In The Garden,Learning,Out In Nature,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260829T211902Z
CREATED:20260829T211827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T211902Z
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SUMMARY:York! Get to grips with the Ecological Crisis @ Homestead Park
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuring this workshop\, you will discover key concepts around biodiversity\, the interactions with human activities and the threats caused by its destruction. \nFind us at: Homestead Park Pavillion. The Homestead\, 40 Water End York YO30 6WP \nwhat3words.com/flips.nurses.renew (find out more about what3words) \nSuitable for ages 14+. Book online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/york-get-to-grips-with-the-ecological-crisis-homestead-park-tickets-1544004702629?aff=oddtdtcreator \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/get-to-grips-with-the-ecological-crisis/
LOCATION:Homestead Park Pavillion\, The Homestead\, 40 Water End\, York\, YO30 6WP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260829T212405Z
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SUMMARY:Get to grips with the Planetary Boundaries @ Homestead Park
DESCRIPTION:Perhaps you’ve got your head around the climate crisis? Or the ecological crisis? It’s already a head scratcher. The Stockholm Resilience Centre have identified a further 7 other earth systems that we need to be aware of. Together they call these “”planetary boundaries.” \nThese 9 planetary boundaries are exposed and explained in this systemic and collaborative 3-hour workshop. \nFind us at: Homestead Park Pavillion. The Homestead\, 40 Water End York YO30 6WP \nwhat3words.com/flips.nurses.renew (Find out more about what3words) \nSuitable for ages 14+. Book online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/york-get-to-grips-with-the-planetary-boundaries-homestead-tickets-1996252716613?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/get-to-grips-with-planetary-boundaries/
LOCATION:Homestead Park Pavillion\, The Homestead\, 40 Water End\, York\, YO30 6WP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Education,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261025T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260830T184815Z
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SUMMARY:Clifton Apple Weekend: Apple Day at Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled celebration of apples! Joined by preserving-whizz Marion Burgess for a day of fruity fun for all ages. \nFind us on the Main Lawn from 11am – 3pm\, no need to book. \n\nTry your hand at apple pressing and enjoy some fresh juice\nGet stuck into some autumnal crafts\nFinish with our autumn open mic music \n\nEveryone is welcome. If you have a surplus of apples\, do bring them along to make into delicious juice. No Apples? No problem\, you can still get involved in all the activities! \nThe event will be held near the main lawn and in the Homestead Park pavilion – to find us\, head to the pavilion (whatthreewords reference: ///ears.feast.boots).
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/clifton-apple-weekend-apple-day-at-homestead/
LOCATION:Homestead Park Pavillion\, The Homestead\, 40 Water End\, York\, YO30 6WP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Family-friendly,Food and Drink,Out In Nature,Socials,Try a New Skill,Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261028T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260831T142521Z
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SUMMARY:The rivers and us: animating the river
DESCRIPTION:Discover the wildlife and stories that flow through York’s rivers in this hands-on family animation workshop.  \nInspired by the York rivers trail\, participants will explore birds\, insects\, animals and habitats that make York’s rivers important places for nature. Through creative animation activities\, families will bring river wildlife to life while learning about biodiversity\, ecosystems and healthy rivers. \nBook your place here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cityofyorkcouncil1/2364698 \nBooking information: \n\nSuitable for families with children aged 7+. No previous animation experience is required.\nPlaces are limited to 20 participants in total\, including children and accompanying adults. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult\, and we encourage families to take part in the activities together. Please only book places for those attending.\nThis family workshop requires use of a simple animation app. Accompanying adults are encouraged to bring a smartphone or tablet and will be asked to download an animation app which will then be used by the participants 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-animating-the-river/
LOCATION:Homestead Park Pavillion\, The Homestead\, 40 Water End\, York\, YO30 6WP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wheelchair access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261028T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260830T184153Z
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SUMMARY:Meadow Makers
DESCRIPTION:This autumn\, the garden team at Homestead Park will be working the ground and planting species to transform lawn into wildflowers for next spring. Together we will scatter seeds\, trample them in and sow our seedlings.  \nThere will also be demonstrations of scything and scarifying\, which get the ground ready to sow.  \nThis is a family friendly session sure to be full of joy and silliness – bring your favourite muddy clothes and prepare to get your hands in the soil! \nBooking isn’t required – just turn up! Under 18’s are welcome if accompanied by an adult. \nMeet outside the Homestead Park pavilion (whatthreewords reference: ///ears.feast.boots)  \n 
URL:https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/meadow-makers/
LOCATION:Homestead Park Pavillion\, The Homestead\, 40 Water End\, York\, YO30 6WP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Blue badge parking,Family-friendly,In The Garden,Out In Nature,Try a New Skill,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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