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SUMMARY:SBS Celebrates National Tree Week 2025: Planting a Greener Future Together
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Business Services (SBS) is proud to support National Tree Week 2025\, the UK’s largest annual tree celebration\, running from Saturday 22 November to Sunday 30 November 2025. In partnership with The Tree Council\, we’re inviting businesses\, communities\, and individuals to plant trees and take meaningful climate action. \nAs part of our commitment to nature-positive practices\, SBS will be hosting tree planting activities\, offering educational content\, and providing support to organisations looking to integrate biodiversity into their net-zero strategies. Whether you’re a business leader\, sustainability professional\, or nature enthusiast\, this is your chance to make a tangible impact. \n✅ Why Join Us? \n\n\nSupport reforestation & biodiversity goals \n\n\nEngage your team in hands-on sustainability activities \n\n\nLearn how tree planting fits into a net-zero plan \n\n\nGain visibility as a climate-conscious brand \n\n\n📍 Location: Various local tree planting sites & virtual sessions📅 Date: 22–30 November 2025🎟️ Register: https://treecouncil.org.uk/seasonal-campaigns/national-tree-week/
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/national-tree-week-2025-sbs/
LOCATION:Various Events – UK
CATEGORIES:Animals & Insects,Nature
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Nature: Yorkshire's Wildlife Projects
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a chat about all things nature in Yorkshire\, from wildlife projects to conservation efforts!\n\n\n\nWelcome nature lovers! 🌿 \nJoin us for Let’s Talk Nature: Yorkshire’s Wildlife Projects at Tang Hall Community Centre on November 21\, 2025 at 1:00 PM. Get ready to explore Yorkshire’s amazing wildlife projects with guest speakers from St.Nick’s Nature Reserve\, RSPB and more. Learn how you can get involved and accompany us after for a nature walk in St. Nick’s. \nLet’s discuss conservation efforts\, local species\, and more. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow nature enthusiasts and make a difference in our community. See you there!
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/lets-talk-nature-yorkshires-wildlife-projects/
LOCATION:Tang Hall Community Centre\, Fifth Avenue\, York\, YO31 0UG
CATEGORIES:Events,Nature
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SUMMARY:The Blackberry Line - Walk and Talk Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Date and time\n\n\n \n\nFriday\, September 12 · 10am – 12pm GMT+1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n \n\nSt Nicks – Nature Reserve & Environment Centre \nRawdon Avenue York YO10 3FW \nGet directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nEvent lasts 2 hours\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this two hour ‘walk and talk’ workshop we will share and discuss stories of the old Derwent Valley Light Railway or ‘Blackberry Line’ that is now a footpath and cycle path through Tang Hall\, York. Our aim is to gather stories of the line – past and present – that could help other people discover this special green space through a short film and website. \n  \nWe will meet at St Nicks Environment Centre and go on a short walk along the Blackberry Line to refresh memories\, share stories\, and – perhaps – pick a blackberry or two. We’ll then return to St Nicks for a hot drink and some blackberry bakes\, and discuss our stories and how they might inspire the film and
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/the-blackberry-line-walk-and-talk-workshop/
LOCATION:St Nicks – Nature Reserve & Environment Centre\, St Nicks - Nature Reserve & Environment Centre Rawdon Avenue\, York\, YO10 3FW
CATEGORIES:Nature,Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250828
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SUMMARY:World Lake Day
DESCRIPTION:Lakes: the lifeblood of our planet\nLakes are one of the most vital natural resources on our planet. They serve as a crucial source of fresh water\, supporting drinking water supplies\, agriculture\, and industry. \nLakes also play a key role in maintaining biodiversity\, offering a habitat for countless species of fish\, plants\, and wildlife. \nBeyond their ecological significance\, lakes contribute to climate regulation by keeping the planet cool\, absorbing the floodwater and storing carbon. \nAdditionally\, they provide recreational and economic opportunities\, attracting tourism\, fishing\, and other activities that support local communities. \nBut lakes are affected by a combination of overuse\, pollution and climate change. Lake pollution is frequently caused by inflows from fertilizers\, contaminants and solid waste being dumped directly\, or flushed into lakes via rivers\, and this is worsened by global warming – leading\, for instance\, to more frequent and intense floods. \nThe water levels of lakes are also changing dramatically. Rising temperatures and changes to cloud cover\, which are leading to decreasing ice cover\, are increasing the rate of water evaporation. \nWe need to act now. \nThis first World Lake Day\, let’s be aware of the problem lakes are facing. \nLet’s protect them today for a sustaining life tomorrow. \n\nDid you know?\n\n\n\nNatural and artificial lakes contain more than 90% of the fresh water on the surface of the Earth.\nUp to 80 % of global wastewater is estimated to enter water bodies untreated with adverse impacts on human and ecosystem health.\nRain washes the nutrients in fertilizer into waterways and lakes which can lead to damaging algal blooms\, which are predicted to increase by at least 20% by 2050.\nIn half the world’s countries one or more types of freshwater ecosystems are degraded\, including rivers\, lakes and aquifers.
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/world-lake-day/
LOCATION:Our Planet
CATEGORIES:Nature,Water
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250619T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250619T170000
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SUMMARY:Nature Recovery Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Nature Recovery Conference 2025 is the UK’s leading event dedicated to restoring biodiversity\, regenerating ecosystems\, and building a nature-positive future. As the climate and ecological emergencies demand bold\, united action\, this one-day\, in-person event brings together thought leaders\, businesses\, policymakers\, landowners\, and investors to accelerate nature recovery strategies across sectors. \n🌱 Why Attend? \n\n\nGain actionable insights from UK and global leaders in nature restoration \n\n\nExplore scalable solutions for biodiversity\, carbon sequestration\, and rewilding \n\n\nNetwork with cross-sector stakeholders committed to environmental regeneration \n\n\nDiscover funding pathways\, policy updates\, and private-public collaboration models \n\n\n🔍 Themes Include: \n\n\nNature markets & green finance \n\n\nLocal authority leadership in land use \n\n\nNature-based solutions for climate and people \n\n\nScaling up rewilding and regenerative agriculture \n\n\nInclusive recovery for people and planet \n\n\n🎤 Hosted by: The Sustainability Community📢 For changemakers\, decision-makers\, and anyone leading the charge toward a nature-positive UK. \n🔗 Full agenda and registration here \n📢 Use hashtags: #NatureRecovery #BiodiversityUK #GreenRecovery #NaturePositive
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/nature-recovery-conference/
LOCATION:Meanwood Valley Urban Farm\, Sugar Well Road\, Meanwood\, Leeds\, LS7 2QG
CATEGORIES:Events,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250422T093000
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SUMMARY:York Green Business Forum: Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:York’s Green Business Forum’s next event is focusing on how your organisation can reduce its impact on the environment and why increasing your focus on biodiversity can benefit your business\, your customers\, and the planet! Participating businesses will access free expert advice\, hear from inspiring local business case studies\, and network with like-minded local organisations. \nYou will also hear from this event’s host\, York Museum Trust\, and attendees will have time to explore the York Museum Gardens during the workshop to see the power of biodiversity and nature in action. The gardens are a listed Botanical Garden and contain many varieties of plants  are famed for their fantastic collection of trees\, shrubs\, perennials and bulbs set against the stunning backdrop of the medieval ruins of St. Mary’s Abbey. \nTravel Information:  \nThe venue is a 10 minute walk from York Railway Station and accessible by many bus routes. For up-to-date information about local bus routes see the iTravel York website. There is plenty of nearby cycle parking; please download a copy of York’s Cycle Route Map for further information. \nAbout York Green Business Forum: \nYork Green Business Forum aims to help York businesses to reduce their carbon emissions\, future-proof their operations and become more sustainable. The forum meets quarterly to hear expert advice on how they can achieve their sustainability ambitions and network with other local business about key topics. \nIf you have any questions about the day\, or are interested in speaking at a future Green Business Forum\, please get in touch with our team at carbon.reduction@york.gov.uk.
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/york-green-business-forum-biodiversity/
LOCATION:The Hospitium York Museum Gardens\, York\, YO30 7DR
CATEGORIES:Environment,Nature
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240606
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SUMMARY:World Environmental Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:World Environment Day 2024 this years theme is Land restoration\, desertification and drought resilience. \nWorld Environment Day is the biggest international day for the environment. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)\, and held annually since 1973\, it has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach. It is celebrated by millions of people across the world. \nThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host World Environment Day 2024 with a focus on land restoration\, desertification and drought resilience. Land restoration is a key pillar of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030)\, a rallying call for the protection and revival of ecosystems all around the world\, which is critical to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/world-environmental-day-2024/
LOCATION:Our Planet
CATEGORIES:Nature,Planet
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SUMMARY:Natural Mindfulness Wellbeing Walk
DESCRIPTION:Natural Mindfulness Walks bring you both the benefits of being outside\, and of mindfulness. They encourage a closer connection to nature\, which brings its own special benefits\, reducing blood pressure and anxiety and promoting creativity and sleep. \nThis walk will be guided Helen from Make it Wild. As well as being a medical doctor\, Helen is a qualified and experienced Natural Mindfulness Guide. \nWe will spend one and a half hours walking gently and slowly through our Ancient Woodlands and meadows. We will pause for guided mindfulness experiences. We will talk about the changes in nature that you can see as you walk. Helen will introduce elements of the wisdom of our ancestors about the changing seasons and the energy we can sense from nature if we pause and notice. \nWhat previous participants of our Natural Mindfulness Walks said:\n“I completely lost track of time – I thoroughly enjoyed every moment”\n“It was so wonderful to ‘be’ in the woods\, rather than concentrating on ‘doing’ all the time” \nPlease note that this event follows on from Where the Mind Grows – Wild Work Spaces\, and Green Arcana – Natural Craft Workshop\, at the same venue. It can be booked with those or independently. It would make a lovely end to the day!
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/natural-mindfulness-walk/
LOCATION:Bank Woods\, Summerbridge\, Harrogate\, HG3 4JR
CATEGORIES:Nature
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SUMMARY:Book Wilding Online - Infinite Wonder
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us online for the next in our Climate Action North Spring/Summer series of Book Wilding events. \nWe’re excited to welcome Mike Pratt\, author of Infinite Wonder who will be talking about his book\, telling us the story behind it and also reading from the book. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR – Mike is a self-taught naturalist and career conservationist\, now born-again activist\, interested in UK wildlife since early childhood and grown up immersed in nature\, in the north east of England. Mike has worked with many environmental organisations over a 37-year career so far and has been the CEO of Northumberland Wildlife Trust for the last 15 years. In this time\, he has worked throughout the north of England and Scotland on all aspects of wildlife and nature conservation\, from wilding to red squirrels and water voles\, forestry and landscape scale projects. Mike’s particular focus is engaging people with nature and he gives talks\, writes and draws as a way to inspire and express the magic and wonder he feels in landscapes and seeing wildlife and to ignite interest and passion in others to protects and value our natural world. \nMike’s website Living Mindfully Wild is a site about the art of noticing nature’s wonder\, its’ patterns\, rhythms and observations of wildlife and places all around us when we stop to look. It stems from Mike’s slightly obsessive lifestyle working with and immersing himself in all things natural a lot of the time\, borne of a lifelong affinity with wild creatures\, particularly in the northern UK. \nBOOK DESCRIPTION: Infinite wonder is about an immersive journey into Nature exploring ‘the 5 Elements of Nature Wonder’\, from seasonality to serendipity\, with close encounters with wild things\, otters orca and the tiny life around us. It’s a celebration of the intrinsic wonder of wild places and things we still have despite the climate and biodiversity crises\, and is written as an antidote to anxiety and a practical way into allowing nature to heal us as we literally love nature back to full health. It’s a love letter to nature and the result of a 40+ years close work with nature and environment. \nSource: Living Mindfully Wild
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/book-wilding-online-infinite-wonder/
LOCATION:Online\, -\, UK
CATEGORIES:Nature
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