Forthcoming Events
Unless it's specified otherwise in the event listings, please contact us for more information/ bookings and see our Directions page for how to get to the Environment Centre where most of the events start from or take place. Children are welcome at most events but must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please contact us if you're not sure whether an event is suitable for children.
The following symbols may help you find the type of events you're interested in:
- Volunteer/ Eco-Active Day event-
- York Rotters event 
- Guided walk
- Other events
Wednesday 17th February: ECO-ACTIVE DAY - dead hedging
10am-4pm, meet at York Environment Centre
Come help us with the task in the nature reserve. You will get a warm feeling and free lunch in return. Eco-Active Day is a great opportunity to be doing something useful outdoors, get lots of fresh air, maybe learn a new skill, get fit, meet like-minded people and drink cups of tea!
Saturday 20th February: BEE INFO DAY & beehive making
10am-1pm at York Environment Centre
One third of all our food depends on bees but they have been disappearing. Come and help make a simple bee hive, enjoy honey tastings, watch films and learn how you can help bees in your garden or even a windowsill. There will be advice available from the National Bee Unit and York in Transition stall. Free admission, donations welcome
Friday 26th February: ENERGY AUDITING FOR COMMUNITY BUILDINGS
9.45 for 10am start - 4.30pm at York Environment Centre
Almost all community buildings could be made more comfortable for the users while cutting their energy bills, if the right energy efficiency measures are employed. This one day free course, delivered by the Energy Saving Trust, will show you how to carry out a basic energy audit of a community building. It includes monitoring of energy consumption, identifying potential savings that could be made through the introduction of energy efficiency improvements and a summary of renewable energy options. Free booking includes a free lunch. Places are limited, so early booking is advisable. Please contact Ivana at the Centre for more information and bookings.
Saturday 27th February: HOW TO COMPOST + NEW VOLUNTEER TRAINING
10am - 3pm at York Environment Centre
Find out how easy it is to compost and how to be a York Rotters volunteer - no previous composting experience is required, just enthusiasm. Come to one or all of the following:
- 10-11:30am Reducing food waste
- 12-2pm How to compost
- 2-3pm Volunteer with York Rotters
Free lunch will be provided. Please book ahead with Catherine Bamford.
Saturday 6th March: CAMERA CLUB
2-4pm at York Environment Centre
Join our friendly informal group if you would like to improve your photography skills and help us record life on St Nicholas Fields. For more information please contact Ivana at the Environment Centre.
Saturday 6th March: ECO-ACTIVE DAY - Buddleia coppicing
10am-1pm meet at York Environment Centre
Come help us with the task in the nature reserve. You will get a warm feeling and free lunch in return. Eco-Active Day is a great opportunity to be doing something useful outdoors, get lots of fresh air, maybe learn a new skill, get fit, meet like-minded people and drink cups of tea!
Wednesday 17th March: ECO-ACTIVE DAY - Buddleia coppicing
10am-4pm, meet at York Environment Centre
Come help us with the task in the nature reserve. You will get a warm feeling and free lunch in return. Eco-Active Day is a great opportunity to be doing something useful outdoors, get lots of fresh air, maybe learn a new skill, get fit, meet like-minded people and drink cups of tea!
Saturday 20th March: SEEDS & SEEDLINGS SWAP & gardening tips
10am-1pm at York Environment Centre
Come along and bring your seedlings and seeds to swap. There will be experienced gardeners on hand to give you advice. £1 entry
Saturday 10th April: ECO-ACTIVE DAY - task to be confirmed
10am-1pm meet at York Environment Centre
Come help us with a task in the nature reserve. You will get a warm feeling and free lunch in return. Eco-Active Day is a great opportunity to be doing something useful outdoors, get lots of fresh air, maybe learn a new skill, get fit, meet like-minded people and drink cups of tea!
Wednesday 21st April: ECO-ACTIVE DAY - task to be confirmed
10am-4pm, meet at York Environment Centre
Come help us with a task in the nature reserve. You will get a warm feeling and free lunch in return. Eco-Active Day is a great opportunity to be doing something useful outdoors, get lots of fresh air, maybe learn a new skill, get fit, meet like-minded people and drink cups of tea!
Saturday 1st May: ECO-ACTIVE DAY - task to be confirmed
10am-1pm, meet at York Environment Centre
Come celebrate Mayday by helping us with a task in the nature reserve. You will get a warm feeling and free lunch in return. Eco-Active Day is a great opportunity to be doing something useful outdoors, get lots of fresh air, maybe learn a new skill, get fit, meet like-minded people and drink cups of tea!
Saturday 8th May: 10th ANNIVERSARY OF YORK ENVIRONMENT CENTRE
11am-4pm at York Environment Centre
more details coming soon
Wednesday 19th May: ECO-ACTIVE DAY - task to be confirmed
10am-4pm, meet at York Environment Centre
Come help us with a task in the nature reserve. You will get a warm feeling and free lunch in return. Eco-Active Day is a great opportunity to be doing something useful outdoors, get lots of fresh air, maybe learn a new skill, get fit, meet like-minded people and drink cups of tea!
Saturday 5th June: ECO-ACTIVE DAY - task to be confirmed
10am-1pm meet at York Environment Centre
Come help us with the task in the nature reserve. You will get a warm feeling and free lunch in return. Eco-Active Day is a great opportunity to be doing something useful outdoors, get lots of fresh air, maybe learn a new skill, get fit, meet like-minded people and drink cups of tea!
Wednesday 16th June: ECO-ACTIVE DAY - balsam bashing
10am-4pm, meet at York Environment Centre
Come help us with the task in the nature reserve - Himalayan Balsam is an innocent looking but very invasive plant which we need to keep in check. You will get a warm feeling and free lunch in return. Eco-Active Day is a great opportunity to be doing something useful outdoors, get lots of fresh air, maybe learn a new skill, get fit, meet like-minded people and drink cups of tea!
Saturday 3rd July: ECO-ACTIVE DAY - balsam bashing
10am-1pm, meet at York Environment Centre
Come help us with the task in the nature reserve - Himalayan Balsam is an innocent looking but very invasive plant which we need to keep in check. You will get a warm feeling and free lunch in return. Eco-Active Day is a great opportunity to be doing something useful outdoors, get lots of fresh air, maybe learn a new skill, get fit, meet like-minded people and drink cups of tea!
Wednesday 21st July: ECO-ACTIVE DAY - mowing & raking
10am-4pm, meet at York Environment Centre
Come help us with the task in the nature reserve. You will get a warm feeling and free lunch in return. Eco-Active Day is a great opportunity to be doing something useful outdoors, get lots of fresh air, maybe learn a new skill, get fit, meet like-minded people and drink cups of tea!
Saturday 7th August: ECO-ACTIVE DAY - task to be confirmed
10am-1pm, meet at York Environment Centre
Come help us with a task in the nature reserve. You will get a warm feeling and free lunch in return. Eco-Active Day is a great opportunity to be doing something useful outdoors, get lots of fresh air, maybe learn a new skill, get fit, meet like-minded people and drink cups of tea!
Wednesday 18th August: ECO-ACTIVE DAY - task to be confirmed
10am-4pm, meet at York Environment Centre
Come help us with a task in the nature reserve. You will get a warm feeling and free lunch in return. Eco-Active Day is a great opportunity to be doing something useful outdoors, get lots of fresh air, maybe learn a new skill, get fit, meet like-minded people and drink cups of tea!
Saturday 4th September: ECO-ACTIVE DAY - task to be confirmed
10am-1pm, meet at York Environment Centre
Come help us with a task in the nature reserve. You will get a warm feeling and free lunch in return. Eco-Active Day is a great opportunity to be doing something useful outdoors, get lots of fresh air, maybe learn a new skill, get fit, meet like-minded people and drink cups of tea!