Pollinators are the unsung heroes of our park. From buzzing bees to fluttering butterflies, these tiny creatures play a crucial role in pollinating plants, ensuring the reproduction of countless species and the continuation of life as we know it. However, the alarming decline in pollinator populations worldwide calls for urgent action to protect and preserveContinue reading “Rowntree Park Pollinator Project”
Author Archives: Friends of Rowntree park
York Trailblazers History Project
We are pleased to share we are involved in the York Trailblazers History project. ‘Unravelling the evolving nature of Rowntree Park’ explores the past of Rowntree Park, exploring its inception, development, and transformation over time -shedding light on the park’s cultural significance, its impact on the local community, and its role as a public spaceContinue reading “York Trailblazers History Project”
Rowntree Park Lodge – Community venue plans
The Friends of Rowntree Park hosted a Public Consultation on Thursday 28th of September 2023 regarding our plans to create a community space in the former park keepers lodge above the York Explore cafe. The consultation was held in advance of submitting a planning application – which we aim to submit in Autumn 2023. PleaseContinue reading “Rowntree Park Lodge – Community venue plans”
Summer events & Activities as part of ‘Make Space for Girls’ in Rowntree Park
On the back of our highly successful June 2023 ‘Make Space for Girls’ in Rowntree Programme of free events and activities for older girls, we were offered funding from the local council ward to extend the programme through the summer holidays. Through July and August, we hosted an additional 18 events including dance, art sessions,Continue reading “Summer events & Activities as part of ‘Make Space for Girls’ in Rowntree Park”
Rowntree Park Lodge – A community building project
The Friends of Rowntree Park hosted a Public Consultation on Thursday 28th of September 2023 regarding our plans to create a community space in the former park keepers lodge above the York Explore cafe. The consultation was held in advance of submitting a planning application – which we aim to submit in Autumn 2023. PleaseContinue reading “Rowntree Park Lodge – A community building project”
‘Make Space for Girls’ June programme of events in Rowntree Park celebration!
Through June 2023 we have been running a programme of events and activities in Rowntree Park aimed at older girls. The focus is on empowering teenage girls and expanding their access to public spaces, and as part of their ongoing project on making the park more ‘welcoming’ to older girls. The month long programme ofContinue reading “‘Make Space for Girls’ June programme of events in Rowntree Park celebration!”
How can boys and men support the ‘Make Space for Girls’ project in Rowntree Park?
A few people have asked how they can be an ‘ally’ of our project to make Rowntree Park more ‘welcoming’ to older girls, so below are some ideas on how you can support. Our ‘Make Space for Girls’ in Rowntree Park is focused on finding ways to make Rowntree Park more welcoming to older girls.Continue reading “How can boys and men support the ‘Make Space for Girls’ project in Rowntree Park?”
Women and girls’ safety in parks
Leeds University hosted an important conference on the 10-11th of May 2023 on the topic of Women and girls’ safety in parks. The Friends of Rowntree Park charity Manager, Abigail Gaines, was a presenter at the event sharing the work she’s been doing on older girls and the park. The conference was linked to newContinue reading “Women and girls’ safety in parks”
‘Art in the park’ 2023 – call out for artists!
Would you like to have your art work displayed in Rowntree Park this summer? After the success of Art in the Park for the last two years, the Friends of Rowntree Park are launching their third year of ‘Art in the Park’ and we are looking for York based/related artists who’d like to submit workContinue reading “‘Art in the park’ 2023 – call out for artists!”
Make Space for Girls – June Programme of events in Rowntree Park
‘Make Space for Us’ – Older Girls and Rowntree Park Can you help?We are putting together a programme of events/activities this June in Rowntree Park that is aimed at older girls, and we’d love you to be involved in running a one off event/session or a series of sessions. For why, and what, read on…Continue reading “Make Space for Girls – June Programme of events in Rowntree Park”