GROWING GREEN SPACES
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The groups that we have supported all welcome new volunteers and most are carrying out activities, but sessions might be subject to limits and restrictions. It's advisable to contact groups for current info; see below.
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A fuller directory of green volunteering opportunities across York will soon be available on the Wild York website.
ABUNDANCE
Contact info@edibleyork.org.uk to get involved in their urban harvest and orchards across the city. You can also follow Abundance on Facebook and Twitter.
woodthorpe
Follow Woodthorpe Community Group on Facebook to get involved in their community planting events.
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CLIFTON BACKIES
Visit Clifton Backies' website to join their group and find out what's happening at the reserve.
HOLGATe
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The Holgate Community Garden volunteers meet on the first Sunday of each month from 2-4pm and conduct additional gardening on an ad-hoc basis. You can join their Facebook group or contact Jules Ferne at julielaurenfern@gmail.com
FISHPONDS WOOD
Friends of Fishponds Wood and Beech Grove need volunteers for their committee work and action days. Find out more by visiting their Facebook page or emailing fishpondswood@gmail.com.
REDFEARN
You can join Redfearn Community Group on their website and find updates on their project to green the neighbourhood on their Facebook page.
GLEN GARDENS
Join Friends of Glen Gardens' volunteer group by visiting their website or emailing. They also tweet @Glen_Gardens.
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ROWNTREE PARK
Visit Friends of Rowntree Park's website to find out about all the ways you can get involved with the Friends group's activities.
YUMi
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YUMI meet at their Fulford Cross allotment to cook and garden most Saturdays between March and November. Email contact@yumiyork.org to find out times.
BISHOPHILLBILLIES
Visit Bishophillbillies' website to find out more about the community garden and their greening project.
MILLENNIUM FIELDS
To find about more about the Millennium Fields project, contact St Nicks’ Natural Habitats Manager, Jonathan Dent at jonathan@stnicks.org.uk.
POTTERy lane
To get involved with the green space project at the junction between Pottery Lane and Dodsworth Avenue, email
HULL ROAD PARK
Find out what's going on in the park by liking its Facebook page. The garden volunteers meet on Thursdays 10.30am-2pm during term time. For more info, contact Rachel Earnshaw at r.earnshaw@tcv.org.uk
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GET IN TOUCH
Got an idea? We'd love to hear from you!
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You can call the Growing Green Spaces Coordinator, Stef Lambert, on 01904-621-133 or e-mail us at
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growinggreenspaces@yorkcvs.org.uk
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