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!”
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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!”
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“
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”
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!”
Girls and public parks – how you can make a difference?
Following on from my article ‘The right to equal play’ that focuses on girls and public parks, I wanted to share with you some information that may be of interest to anyone else who feels inspired to start looking at how they can make a difference to older girls in their own park but doesn’tContinue reading “Girls and public parks – how you can make a difference?”