Will you find Ginkgo Gold around the city this week? Pause for a moment, and bask in its golden glow. And breathe ... 🙂 Here in the corner of Rowntree Park between the cafe and tennis courts. #GinkgoGold #NatureWellbeing

York's Autumn Leafscape has come alive! Treat yourself to a walk or ride along tree-lined green routes this October, and soak up their new gold and amber beauty. Perhaps take a seat on a bench and watch the leaves gently tumble down around you. #AutumnLeafscape #NatureWellbeing

Discover our September Nature Wellbeing Calendar! Head out on a fantastic Fungi walk or ride to look for Chicken of the Woods or Dryad's Saddle, munch your way through a crisp and tasty local apple or enjoy some quiet time with your favourite Tree. yorkbikebelles.community/september-na...

Are you free this Thursday? (21 August). If so, why not join our monthly Walking Book Group? We meet at 11am outside York Explore in Museum St in the centre of town. We enjoy a stroll and chat together about books we have read. The theme this month is "wandering and roaming". Everyone is welcome!

“I feel so much better for getting out,” Ann said. Details of all of our activities, booking links and contacts plus our latest Nature Wellbeing Calendar at yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen... #TaketheGreenRoute #SummerNatureProgramme #FinalWeek

“I enjoyed exploring the Wildlife Area,” Fleur said, after our walk in Rowntree Park. Details of the full 8-week Summer Programme, booking links, calendars and contacts at yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen... Can't attend our activities? Our Nature Calendars will help you connect with nature.

“I loved seeing the kestrel and the swallows on the Knavesmire,” Chris said during last week’s Nature Ride. Come and join us, everyone is welcome! Details of the full 8-week Summer Programme, booking links and contacts at yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen... #TaketheGreenRoute #Week6

“I love hearing the sound of rain on the trees,” Elizabeth said last week. This week we’ll be taking part in @savebutterflies.bsky.social's #‬BigButterflyCount and seeing what butterflies we can spot! Our Summer Programme, booking links and contacts at yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen...

“Now I’ll really see it differently,” said Peter. Come and join us this week. You'll feel great, learn loads, and get closer to nature, all in good company. Everyone is welcome! 😀 Details of our full Summer Programme, booking links and contacts at yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen...

Discover our July Nature Wellbeing Calendar! This July, stroll down to the river to enjoy shade and cool breezes off the water, capture an image of a bee on a bloom, or let nature's calming blue hour lull you into a deep and peaceful sleep. yorkbikebelles.community/july-nature-... #NatureWellbein

“I’ll definitely come again.” said Sue, who came on one of our rides for the first time. Last week, we were joined by a mix of people aged from 2 to 103! Details of the full 8-week Summer Programme, booking links and contacts at yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen... #TaketheGreenRoute #Week2

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟭 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲! Details of our full 8-week Programme, booking links and contacts at yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen... Can't attend our activities? Try a nature activity in your own time from our latest Nature Wellbeing Calendar. #TakeTheGreenRoute #Week1

Happy #SummerSolstice2025! To celebrate the longest day, how about walking or riding to your favourite nature spot, going for a picnic with family or friends, or simply watching the sun set? More ideas for nature activities in our June Nature Calendar at yorkbikebelles.community/june-nature-...

Have you discovered our Wilder Spaces yet? Here's Knavesmire Allotment Corner. Last week, colourful annual wildflowers were in bloom - white corn chamomile, yellow cornflowers, and red poppies. Gorgeous! Why not walk or ride that way this week to take a look? yorkbikebelles.community/wilder-spaces/

York Bike Belles were delighted to take part in York #Pride this year! We’re offering free rides this summer. The rides are suitable for everyone to fully enjoy nature outdoors, regardless of age, ability or mobility level. Bookings: [email protected] or give us a ring on 07493 692490

Discover our June Nature Wellbeing Calendar! Admire the majesty of a foxglove, bury your nose in intoxicating elderflowers, watch the Summer Solstice sunset, or find a Lime Tree in flower and bathe in the music of the bees. :) yorkbikebelles.community/june-nature-... Let nature help you feel better!

“A gentle joy!” says Katie. We’ve really enjoyed the Spring 2025 Programme! Check out our top moments here: yorkbikebelles.community/top-moments/ Our Summer Programme starts in June 2025. Find out more about our plans, and sign up to hear more yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen... #NatureNow

Discover our May Nature Wellbeing Calendar! Go for a stroll through a buttercup meadow, listen out for swifts as they scream through blue skies, enjoy a sunny ride along the Solar System Greenway, or relax in the green glow of fresh leaves. yorkbikebelles.community/may-nature-c...

@yorkbirding.bsky.social. First swifts of year heard, then seen! 8:40am. Three, wheeling over rooftops of South Bank. Hurrah!

“My favourite thing was learning about the Moorhen families!” said Sarah Join us for a Nature Ride or Walk! Our Free Summer Programme, starts 24 June for 8 weeks. Details, booking links and contacts will be live at the start of June at yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen... #TakeTheGreenRoute

“It's just all the variety of things that we see in such a small area” said Lynda Join our FREE Spring Nature Programme! Nature Rides, Nature Walks and All Ability Cycling Without Age Nature Rides. Spaces available. yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen... #TaketheGreenRoute #SpringNatureProgramme

"We loved learning about the different flowers, and the clever Wood Anemones" said Liz and David. Join our FREE Spring Nature Programme! Nature Rides, Nature Walks and All Ability Cycling Without Age Nature Rides. Spaces available. yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen...

Some of our #wildflowers are so incredibly minuscule they are very easy to miss! This week’s challenge is to get your specs 🤓 on & see if you find any #tinyplants in bloom. Share your finds for #WildflowerHour this Sunday 8-9pm! Happy teeny flower spotting! 🧐🌸🌿

Have you discovered our Nature Wellbeing Calendars for 2025 yet? Every month, our Calendars treat you to to 10 easy and enjoyable ways you can get a regular healthy 'dose' of nature. Let nature help you feel better! yorkbikebelles.community/nature-wellb... #NatureWellbeingCalendars2025

"I loved seeing the dock beetles, and all their eggs!" said Vera. Join our FREE Spring Nature Programme! See if you can spot confetti-like Elm Tree samaras and beautiful blossom this week. Weekend and weekday activities here: yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen... #TaketheGreenRoute #Week5

"I can't get over how much we fit in - the cycling, the nature," said Mari. Join our FREE Spring Nature Programme! Weekday and weekend activities here: yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen... Check out #TeamWilder from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. www.ywt.org.uk/team-wilder#TeamWilderfor ideas!

This is a dandelion appreciation post 💛 Often overlooked, the humble dandelion has a vital part to play in providing valuable nectar for early butterflies and moths, as well as food for their caterpillars. 📷: Small Tortoiseshell - Sophie Hall 📷: Brimstone - Tamás Nestor #DandelionAppreciationDay

The woods are waking up! 🌳Why not visit your local patch & see what’s blooming? Share your finds for #wildflowerhour this Sunday 8-9pm using the hashtag #woodlandplants. Happy flower hunting!

Discover the joy of #wildlifegardening with our brand new Hub!🌸 Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, find inspiration, advice and practical tips to create a vibrant, wildlife-friendly garden.🦋🐝 Transform your garden and go wild this summer!🌱🌼 ywt.org.uk/wildlife-gardening-hub

Ian said, “This gives you something to get up for!” Join us for Week 3! If you join our Urban Wildlife Gardening Workshop this weekend, you’ll get a free plant to take away. 🙂 Book by 4 March at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/urban-wild... #TaketheGreenRoute #SpringNatureProgramme #Week3

“It was such a delightful walk” Join us for Week 2 of our FREE Spring Nature Programme! Running until 7 May, we'll walk, ride and care for nature together along lovely green routes in #York. All details at yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen...#York#TaketheGreenRoute #SpringNatureProgramme #Week2

Happy Spring Equinox! Here's to 6+ wonderful months outdoors in nature, with more light, more warmth, and more flowers! 💚 #SpringEquinox2025

Join our Spring Nature Programme! Enjoy a fun 8 weeks outdoors in nature with us, from 18 March to 7 May. You'll feel better, relax in small friendly groups, and enjoy learning about nature along the green routes of York. yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen... #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

One week to go! Our FREE Spring Nature Programme starts on 18 March for 8 weeks. Come along to our popular Nature Walks, Rides, Workshops and Socials this Spring! Full Spring Nature Programme and booking links at yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen... #SpringNatureProgramme2025

The first weekly challenge from Wildflowerhour is to find something yellow! If you can, post your pics using the hashtag #yellowflowers for #Wildflowerhour this Sunday 8-9pm! Other colours of wild & naturalised plants are also of course very welcome! Happy flower-hunting! 🌼

Blue sky days! It certainly feels like spring is emerging with sunshine, blue skies, and that joyful feeling. Our Spring Nature Programme starts in a couple of weeks. We hope to see you then! www.yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreenroute. #NatureNow #TaketheGreenRoute #Spring2025

Are you free this Thursday (20 February)? If so, come along to our friendly Walking Book Group! We meet at 11 am outside York Explore on Museum Street. As we walk, will we be treated to beautiful clusters of snowdrops, or even a rare moment of blue sky?🙂 #WalkingBookGroup #SnowdropsAndBlueSky

Calling all Lottery players ... Come out to play with us to welcome the start of Spring! Our Spring Nature Walk and Social on Saturday 15 March 2025 is a special thank you event for all those who play the Lottery. Book via www.yorkbikebelles.community today! #TakeTheGreenRoute #SpringWalkAndSocial