York Environment Weeks (YEWs) is back for its fifth year with a four-week festival showcasing climate and environmental action in York. In 2024 they have their biggest and most varied programme yet, with more than 90 events taking place across the city. There’s something for everyone, with events ranging from sustainability workshops and nature walks to film screenings and arts and crafts.
For the first time this year they also have a festival within a festival: York Opens Green Spaces (YOGS) on the weekends of 28-29 September and 5-6 October. This is your chance to get involved and connect with others who care about tackling climate change and making our city greener.
York Environment Weeks (YEWs) is organised by York Environment Forum (YEF), which is a collection of local organisations striving to make York a more beautiful, sustainable place to live for all of its residents.
Over 90 events across the week, we highlight just a few of the events happening across York:
17 Sept
Practical Conservation Volunteer
Practical outdoor volunteer sessions in and around York. Tasks vary from pond building to tree planting. This is a great chance to learn skills, make friends and enjoy being outdoors whilst carrying out practical work to help improve places for people and the environment.
20 Sept
Net Zero @ York Minster
A walking tour of the Minster’s heritage estate with the Director of Works & Precinct, taking in its ambitious projects and low carbon initiatives.
22 Sept
York Open Eco Homes 2024
Energy efficiency and renewable energy experts from York Based Green Building Renewables and local residents who have installed technologies like solar panels and heat pumps share their knowledge and expertise on how you can improve your homes energy efficiency.
10 Oct
Climate change, Health and the Role of the VCSE Sector
Join us for a morning of engaging talks and interactive activities. This session will bring together public health experts and those working, or volunteering, in the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in York. We will explore why climate change is a public health issue, its impact on York and how health fits into it. Discover the vital role the VCSE sector plays in addressing these challenges.
