A Celebration of Confidence, Creativity & Community Over two June weekends, the parks of York were transformed into joyful, buzzing spaces of creativity, energy, and empowerment as the Make Space for Girls Festival 2025 brought together hundreds of girls and young women for an unforgettable celebration of movement, expression and connection. From Rowntree Park toContinue reading “A celebration: Make Space Festival 2025”
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Free events for women – Make Space Festival 2025
As part of the Make Space Festival there are a range of free events open to women – no teenager needed! So take a look at the list below and book your free places (some are drop in events). The Make Space Festival is focused on making parks more welcoming to women and girls throughContinue reading “Free events for women – Make Space Festival 2025”
Pollinator Trail – Rowntree Park
From buzzing bees to fluttering butterflies, pollinators are the unsung heroes of Rowntree Park. Discover more on a fun and engaging trail presented by the Friends of Rowntree Park. The trail is suitable for all ages, the trail features the work of local artist Emma Feneley alongside information. Trail leaflets can be collected from theContinue reading “Pollinator Trail – Rowntree Park”
Make Space Exhibition May 2025
When: Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th May 2025(10.30am-5pm) Where: Spark, York. What and why! The exhibition is to raise awareness that park design affects women and girls’ use of public spaces – it can either enhance or limit the freedom these spaces should provide. Research shows girls’ presence in parks declines sharply in teenage yearsContinue reading “Make Space Exhibition May 2025”
York City Wide Nature Challenge 2025
We are excited to be involved in this focused bio blitz across York to raise awareness of biodiversity in the city, and get some data! This is the second year York has been involved in the City Wide Nature Challenge. Get involved in an event at Rowntree Park! We have lots of events and activitiesContinue reading “York City Wide Nature Challenge 2025”
Wildlife Area Co-ordinator (Freelance)
We are looking for someone to join our team and lead some weekend/evening wildlife area volunteer sessions: Job Title: Wildlife Area Volunteer Lead (Freelance) Location: Rowntree Park, YorkHourly Rate: £14.50 per hourApproximate Monthly Hours: 7 hours (2-hour sessions held fortnightly, plus planning and prep time)Total: £1218 for around 12 months (tbd how time is used)Continue reading “Wildlife Area Co-ordinator (Freelance)”
Volunteer Engagement Officer
Volunteer Engagement Officer (Part-Time – Freelance) Organisation: Friends of Rowntree ParkLocation: Remote (with occasional on-site work at Rowntree Park, York)Hours: Around 7 hours a week – with flexibility across 48 weeksSalary: £14.50 p/h (total £4823 for the year*)Contract Duration: 1 year (grant-funded) *There may be the opportunity to add to this for those ableContinue reading “Volunteer Engagement Officer “
Calling Teenage Girls – get involved in a new exhibition
Get involved in a new exhibition exploring teenage girls’ experiences of parks (and public spaces). Park design, including facilities, can affect women and girls’ use of public spaces – it can either enhance or limit the freedom these spaces should provide. Similarly how other people see and use spaces can impact on whether girls feelContinue reading “Calling Teenage Girls – get involved in a new exhibition”
Make Space – A creative call for change
Get involved in a new exhibition exploring teenage girls, and women’s experiences of parks (and public spaces). Park design affects women and girls’ use of public spaces – it can either enhance or limit the freedom these spaces should provide. Research shows girls’ presence in parks declines sharply in teenage years – and patterns setContinue reading “Make Space – A creative call for change”
Make Space Festival 2025 – call out for events!
Parks need to be a place where older girls, and women, feel ‘welcome’ and are empowered them to be themselves. The ‘Make Space’ for Girls York project focuses on reducing the drop off of park use as girls enter their teenage years. Parks have numerous benefits for physical and mental health and it’s so importantContinue reading “Make Space Festival 2025 – call out for events!”