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Big Community Challenge 2025: Connected by Nature
Overview
York Cares is proud to present the Big Community Challenge 2025, taking place from 22 September to 16 October. This year’s theme, Connected by Nature, celebrates the ways in which natural spaces support wellbeing, community connection, and environmental action.
We are delighted to once again partner with St Nicks and the City of York Council ECO Team to deliver a city-wide programme of hands-on environmental volunteering.
What’s Happening
Over four weeks, employee-volunteers will have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of outdoor activities designed to improve biodiversity, connect people to nature, and enhance much loved community green spaces.
Sessions will be held across all areas of the city – North, East, South and West, including key sites such as:
- Rowntree Park
- St Nicks Nature Reserve
- Along the River Foss
- Rawcliffe Country Park
Activities will vary by location but may include rebuilding raised beds, path maintenance, planting, and general maintenance.
Each session will include a relaxed refreshment break to encourage team bonding and networking between volunteers from different organisations.
As part of York Cares’ 20th anniversary celebrations, we’ll invite participants to make a small donation for refreshments, helping to contribute towards our ambitious fundraising target.
For enquiries and information please contact info@yorkcares.co.uk.
