Climate Change, Extreme Heat, and Public Health

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 09:30 to 12:00

York Climate Commission’s Health working group are hosting this session to help those working with at-risk groups or vulnerable communities to explore climate risk and adaptation planning for extreme heat.

Attendees will hear expert advice on how to plan for extreme heat and have the chance to be involved in an interactive workshop. Groups who might find this session helpful include (but are not limited to): the third sector, charities, private businesses, public health organisations.

No minimum age restriction.

Convening the Convenors: Connecting Climate & Green Networks Across York

Thursday, October 23, 2025 - 18:00 to 20:00

Do you work on a project that connects groups doing climate & environment work in York? You might be sharing resources, fostering collaboration or convening networks.

It could be your day job, your side hustle or your volunteering.

Three networks- York Climate Commission, York Environment Forum & York CliConnect- invite the organisers, business owners & initiatives that bring people together on climate & environment.

York Glow Ride to Light Up The Night

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 18:15 to 20:00

Join us for a spectacular night-time cycle ride across York as we light up our bikes and demand safer, better-lit streets!

This mass glow ride will take us through some of York’s most poorly lit cycling routes, as we ride together in a joyful, visible convoy. Along the way, we’re highlighting the importance of lighting – on bikes and in our public spaces – to ensure everyone feels safe cycling after dark.

Dress to glow! Adorn yourself and your bike with:

Green Business Forum: Energy

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 09:30 to 12:00

York's Green Business Forum's next event is focusing on helping businesses tackle their energy bills and how your organisation can cut carbon to cut costs. You'll hear about how to reduce your energy consumption, hearing first-hand from other local businesses and industry experts Northern Powergrid and York Community Energy. Participating businesses can access free one-to-one expert advice, participate in workshops and network with like-minded local organisations.

St Nicks' Autumn Fayre

Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 13:00 to 17:00

Join St Nicks for their annual Autumn Fayre – a joyful afternoon celebrating local action for people and planet. Expect live music, local food and drink, apple pressing, woodland crafts, family-friendly activities, community stalls, and more – all set in the beautiful surroundings of the St Nicks Nature Reserve.

This much-loved community event brings together local organisations, businesses and residents to share and enjoy nature’s harvest while supporting sustainability in York.

Advice to the Deputy Mayor: What’s a Sustainable Economy look like for York?

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 19:00 to 20:30

How would you advise the mayor to go green?

York needs both a thriving, job-rich economy and considerably lower carbon emissions, but how do we do this? What are the best models to adopt, where can we learn lessons, and are we headed in the right direction? Join us for a lively and interactive panel discussion to hear from businesses, change-makers, government, and academics on their versions of a sustainable future in our city.

Bike Buses, a fun way of cycling to school in York

Thursday, October 2, 2025 - 17:00 to 18:00

Organised by the York Climate Commission Transport Group

Join us for an exciting online event where we learn about the benefits of Bike Buses for travelling to schools in York. Learn about how this innovative concept can make cycling to school safe, fun, and eco-friendly. Whether you're a student, parent, or educator, this event is perfect for anyone interested in promoting safe, sustainable travel options.

York Rivers Trail: A creative walk shaping the stories of water, climate and community

Sunday, September 28, 2025 - 10:00

York Rivers Trail: A Creative Walk Shaping the Stories of Water, Climate

Join us for the soft launch of the York Rivers Trail - a new way to experience the rivers that shape our city. Blending art, science and local voices, this self-guided trail explores how York is responding to the climate crisis through creativity, nature-based solutions, and community action.

The Groves Repair Café

Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 09:30 to 12:00

As part of this year's York Environment Festival, The Groves Repair & Share is hosting a free Repair Café. Bring along your broken household items – from electronics to egg-timers and clothing to teapots – and let their volunteer experts give them a new lease of life. A chance to save money on buying new whilst reducing waste and being part of York’s growing circular economy.