August 2025

03

Aug

Beck Corridor Volunteering - Derwenthorpe

Sunday 3rd August, 10:00am to 12:00pm

Help us to improve Tang Hall and Osbaldwick becks, and the greenspaces connected to them, making them better for wildlife and for the local community.

Two people next to a beck. One is scything the grass while the other rakes. There are young tree saplings in front of them.

03

Aug

Foss Corridor Volunteering - West Nooks

Sunday 3rd August, 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Help us to improve habitat along the River Foss by doing tasks to improve riverbank management and working on the connected greenspaces

Two men dressed in black with their backs to the image. They are each holding a rake and using it to pile up grass cuttings. They are standing on a riverbank with the river in front of them.

04

Aug

Green Corridors Scythe Fest - Millennium Fields

Monday 4th August, 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Get Scything with Green Corridors York this summer! Join our team for a series of drop in 'have-a-go' sessions to learn the heritage skill of scything this August.

Eithne, a young lady with a long blond fringe touching the frame of her black glasses stands next to a scythe, she is facing the camera and the image shows her from mid thigh. Her left hand is supporting the top of the scythe and in her gloved right hand

10

Aug

Ouse Corridor Volunteering - New Walk

Sunday 10th August, 10:00am to 12:30pm

Help improve the wildlife value of the River Ouse corridor by enhancing the habitats and greenspaces connected to it.

A muddy path parallel to the river Ouse.

10

Aug

Fulford Community Orchard Volunteering

Sunday 10th August, 1:30pm to 4:00pm

Help improve and manage Fulford Community Orchard for the benefit of wildlife and the local community.

Fulford orchard sign

14

Aug

Green Corridors Scythe Fest - Derwenthorpe

Thursday 14th August, 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Get Scything with Green Corridors York this summer! Join our team for a series of drop in 'have-a-go' sessions to learn the heritage skill of scything this August.

Eithne, a young lady with a long blond fringe touching the frame of her black glasses stands next to a scythe, she is facing the camera and the image shows her from mid thigh. Her left hand is supporting the top of the scythe and in her gloved right hand

16

Aug

Jewel of York Jamboree

Saturday 16th August, 10:00am to 4:00pm

Join us for a day of celebrating York's hidden gem, the Tansy beetle! With crafts, science and more, there's plenty for everyone!

8 bright green beetles known as 'Tansy Beetles'. They are on top of a yellow, button shaped flowerhead called 'Tansy'.

17

Aug

St Nicks Nature Reserve Volunteering

Sunday 17th August, 10:00am to 12:00pm

Help improve the wildlife value of the nature reserve through a variety of conservation tasks.

Seven people lined up and smiling for the photo. They are in a woodland and have coppiced stumps of wood at their feet.

19

Aug

Nature Adventurers holiday club

Tuesday 19th August, 10:00am to 3:00pm

Join us on our beautiful nature reserve for our summer Nature Adventurers sessions, aimed at families with children 1 - 14 years old.

Three children and the tutors are making Campfire marshmallows

19

Aug

Green Corridors Scythe Fest - St Nicks

Tuesday 19th August, 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Get Scything with Green Corridors York this summer! Join our team for a series of drop in 'have-a-go' sessions to learn the heritage skill of scything this August.

Eithne, a young lady with a long blond fringe touching the frame of her black glasses stands next to a scythe, she is facing the camera and the image shows her from mid thigh. Her left hand is supporting the top of the scythe and in her gloved right hand

20

Aug

Nature Adventurers holiday club

Wednesday 20th August, 10:00am to 3:00pm

Join us on our beautiful nature reserve for our summer Nature Adventurers sessions, aimed at families with children 1 - 14 years old.

Three children and the tutors are making Campfire marshmallows

22

Aug

Nature Adventurers holiday club

Friday 22nd August, 10:00am to 3:00pm

Join us on our beautiful nature reserve for our summer Nature Adventurers sessions, aimed at families with children 1 - 14 years old.

Three children and the tutors are making Campfire marshmallows

28

Aug

Green Corridors Scythe Fest - Poppleton Road Meadow

Thursday 28th August, 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Get Scything with Green Corridors York this summer! Join our team for a series of drop in 'have-a-go' sessions to learn the heritage skill of scything this August.

Eithne, a young lady with a long blond fringe touching the frame of her black glasses stands next to a scythe, she is facing the camera and the image shows her from mid thigh. Her left hand is supporting the top of the scythe and in her gloved right hand
September 2025

14

Sep

Ouse Corridor Volunteering - Millennium Fields or New Walk

Sunday 14th September, 10:00am to 12:30pm

Help improve the wildlife value of the River Ouse corridor by enhancing the habitats and greenspaces connected to it.

A sign reading 'Millennium Fields Grassland'. It has descriptions and images of wildlife and wildflowers on it. In the background is Millennium Bridge.

14

Sep

Fulford Community Orchard Volunteering

Sunday 14th September, 1:30pm to 4:00pm

Help improve and manage Fulford Community Orchard for the benefit of wildlife and the local community.

Fulford orchard sign

21

Sep

St Nicks Nature Reserve Volunteering

Sunday 21st September, 10:00am to 12:00pm

Help improve the wildlife value of the nature reserve through a variety of conservation tasks.

Seven people lined up and smiling for the photo. They are in a woodland and have coppiced stumps of wood at their feet.
October 2025

11

Oct

Autumn Fayre 2025

Saturday 11th October, 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Come to a celebration of nature’s harvest at our annual Autumn Fayre fundraiser. An afternoon of entertainment, learning and community! Fun for all the family.

a large scene of people attending the autmn fayre, it is busy and the faces you can see are all happy

26

Oct

St Nicks Nature Reserve Volunteering

Sunday 26th October, 10:00am to 12:00pm

Help improve the wildlife value of the nature reserve through a variety of conservation tasks.

Seven people lined up and smiling for the photo. They are in a woodland and have coppiced stumps of wood at their feet.