You can read our members newsletters using the months below. The newsletter goes out in the first couple of weeks of each month to keep our members up to date with what is happening in the park. This includes volunteering, events, projects, activities and also any other news relevant to Rowntree Park and its users.Continue reading “2025 Newsletters”
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Wassailing – Rowntree Park Sunday 5th of February 2023
Wassailing has ancient roots in Britain, but in the 21st century it’s fun to learn about this tradition and create our own version of this old custom. Therefore on Sunday 15th of January we are holding our own Wassail in Rowntree Park, just before it starts to get dark. We aren’t wassailing ‘experts’, or pagans,Continue reading “Wassailing – Rowntree Park Sunday 5th of February 2023”
Our Guide to staying warm outdoors
Forest School top tips for keeping warm when outside in winter! Here at Rowntree Park Forest School we play outside all year round, whatever the weather. The children get so much from being outdoors, especially as the weather changes. It’s a great learning experience and brilliant for building resilience. Going outside when it’s raining, coldContinue reading “Our Guide to staying warm outdoors“
Friends of Rowntree Park members survey 2022
Key summary of feedback: Members are very grateful for the work the FRP do – although many can’t volunteer they contribute financially through membership. Gardening, biodiversity/environmental issues plus mental health and wellbeing programme seen as an incredibly importantly part of our work. The events and community feel created by the events and projects is appreciated.Continue reading “Friends of Rowntree Park members survey 2022”
Do different genders use parks differently?
Together with the University of York, we ran an event on Saturday 5th of November to share research and also get the views of park users on the topic of ‘Do different genders use parks differently?’ Thank you to all who stopped by, despite the weather! The event was part of the Festival and SocialContinue reading “Do different genders use parks differently?”
Making space for girls – older girls and Rowntree Park
Our original article outlining why there is a need to raise awareness of the lack of use of parks by older girls – The Right to Equal Play – can be found here (Dec 2021). This was influenced by the work of National campaign charity ‘Make Space for Girls’. Since 2021, there has beenContinue reading “Making space for girls – older girls and Rowntree Park”
Orienteering in Rowntree Park – June 2022
Orienteering for all! WEDNESDAY 29TH JUNE 2022, start between 6.30 – 7.15pm EBORienteers Event Join in the fun, challenge and educational experience of orienteering in & around the park. This event aims to appeal to young children and families as well as to experienced orienteers.Low cost: only Seniors £3.00 and Juniors £2.00, plus free dibber hire. TerrainContinue reading “Orienteering in Rowntree Park – June 2022”
Art in the Park 2022
‘Art in the Park’ started in 2021, Rowntree Park’s Centenary year. Artists created a piece of work inspired by a decade/art movement of the last 100 years and Rowntree Park. The work was displayed in the park and has been admired by many. We are launching ‘Art in the Park’ 2022 and would love people toContinue reading “Art in the Park 2022”
Winter Trees in Rowntree Park
Conifer appreciation! When most trees lose their leaves in winter, conifers really stand out. We have a range of conifers in Rowntree Park that stay green all year (and also some other trees such as Holly). Because the green is easy to spot in winter months, why not use our handy identification sheet to spotContinue reading “Winter Trees in Rowntree Park”
Squirrel wars!
Friend or fiend? We are very fortunate that our park is alive with wildlife, there’s a variety of bird life in the water and woodland. We like to help our feathered friends when the weather gets a bit chillier by putting up a few feeding stations, and this year is no exception. However, the presenceContinue reading “Squirrel wars!”