Big Community Challenge 2024

This year’s Big Community Challenge (BCC) will focus on changing landscapes through social and environmental connections; connecting communities with nature through practical and creative opportunities. We have identified sites in the North, South, East and West of York, linking to St Nicks’ York Green corridors project. Routes will lead into the city centre, ending around the city walls and culminating in North Street Gardens as part of a longer-term project funded by Nature Hubs. In partnership with City of York Council’s ECO Team and the Councillors for Environment and Climate Emergency, St Nicks and the University of York, we have selected sites across the city which are key to preserving and improving biodiversity in the city. With the help of our volunteers, this year’s BCC will change our landscapes for the benefit of the people and wildlife of the city.

BCC 2024 Schedule

BCC will be running between 16 September and 11 October with sessions running Monday – Friday. Sessions are either morning (9.30am-12.30pm) or afternoon (1.30pm-4.30pm).

BCC Schedule 2024

Get Involved

To apply for our Big Community Challenge please fill out our Big Community Challenge 2024 Application Form. If you cannot access this google form please contact us via info@yorkcares.co.uk for a copy of the form in an alternative format. The deadline for applications is Friday 16 August, we aim to confirm your session within a week of your application. Please note places are offered on a first come, first served basis so we cannot guarantee you will get your preferred session. In case of over subscription, you will be placed on a waiting list.

We will then be in touch to confirm your booking and you will receive a confirmation document ahead of your session with full details of parking and public transport links, where to meet, and what to bring.

Please note that we are of course hoping for glorious sunshine but in the event that the sun doesn’t shine, sessions will all be going ahead unless there is a yellow weather warning in effect.

For more information or if you have any questions, contact us via email at info@yorkcares.co.uk.