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. If you are looking for some other events, you may like to check out www.wherecanwego.com where we publicised ours.
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
Saturday 11th February: WILLOW ART & CRAFT WORKSHOP
10am-4pm at York Environment Centre
Help create a big willow bicycle sculpture, which will be part of a site specific community art installation for York Open Studios at St Nicks in March. During the workshop, experienced tutor Angela Cole will teach traditional willow weaving skills and how to apply them in new and creative ways. The community artists Belinda and Kalindi will be co-ordinating the sculpture making but you can use the opportunity to make your own piece of willow art to keep instead.
The theme of the workshop is ‘Freewheeling: cycling, recycling and regeneration.’ Using this theme of freedom and motion, basket bases will be transformed into wheels and cogs, or borders into wheel rims, in order to create the bicycle sculpture. Please book ahead, and bring sharp secateurs (if you have a pair) and outdoor wear.
Entry: £30 / £20 unwaged and St Nicks members (welcome to join on the day). Includes soup and bread for lunch.
Tuesday 21st February: GROW YOUR OWN VEGETABLES in a small space
7.30-9.30pm at BOOTHAM SCHOOL
Learn how to grow your own organic veg from experienced gardener and tutor Jane Thurlow (one of the founders of York Organic Gardeners Association).
This free course is organised by York Rotters and funded by the city wards. Please book early on 01904 411821 to avoid disappointment.
Tuesday 21st February: OUTDOOR EXPLORERS for under 5's
1.30-2.30pm at St Nicholas Fields
Explore St Nicks and enjoy a nature walk. Come and join in with the free fun, whatever the weather, and explore with your senses. Children's Centre staff will be available after the session for support and advice.
This event is organised by The Avenues Children's Centre. Please contact Vicki or Claire for more information on 01904 551250.
Saturday 25th February: LOVE FOOD, HATE WASTE & COMPOSTING free training
10.30am-12.30 & 1-3pm at York Environment Centre
Save money and the environment: learn how to reduce your food waste & compost what is left. Book on one or both courses:
- 10.30am-12.30 Love Food, Hate Waste
- 1-3pm How to Compost
Free lunch provided to those attending both courses. Please book ahead on 01904 412861 or rotters@stnicksfields.org.uk
Tuesday 28th February: GROW YOUR OWN VEGETABLES in a small space
7.30-9.30pm at ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE
Learn how to grow your own organic veg from experienced gardener and tutor Jane Thurlow (one of the founders of York Organic Gardeners Association).
This free course is organised by York Rotters and funded by the city wards. Please book early on 01904 411821 to avoid disappointment.
Tuesday 6th March: GROW YOUR OWN VEGETABLES in a small space
7.30-9.30pm at PRIORY STREET CENTRE
Learn how to grow your own organic veg from experienced gardener and tutor Jane Thurlow (one of the founders of York Organic Gardeners Association).
This free course is organised by York Rotters and funded by the city wards. Please book early on 01904 411821 to avoid disappointment.
Tuesday 13th March: GROW YOUR OWN VEGETABLES in a small space
7.30-9.30pm at TANG HALL LIBRARY
Learn how to grow your own organic veg from experienced gardener and tutor Jane Thurlow (one of the founders of York Organic Gardeners Association).
This free course is organised by York Rotters and funded by the city wards. Please book early on 01904 411821 to avoid disappointment.
Tuesday 20th March: OUTDOOR EXPLORERS for under 5's
1.30-2.30pm at St Nicholas Fields
Explore St Nicks and enjoy a nature walk. Come and join in with the free fun, whatever the weather, and explore with your senses. Children's Centre staff will be available after the session for support and advice.
This event is organised by The Avenues Children's Centre. Please contact Vicki or Claire for more information on 01904 551250.
Friday 20th April: POULTRY FOR THE SMALL GARDEN: a guide for the beginner
7:30pm at York Environment Centre
An illustrated talk by Carys Tew covering the practicalities, delights and drawbacks of keeping poultry in a small/urban garden. Carys is a teacher who has kept ducks and chickens for more than 24 years, and so is well placed to give this introduction for complete beginners. This event is organised by York Organic Gardeners Association (YOGA).
Entry: free to YOGA members, £1 non-members