Yorkshire and Humber

Take part in mini-beast hunts, photography
exhibitions, identification courses and more

We are working with communities across the Yorkshire and Humberside region, organising a range of environmental activities that are open to everyone. Visit our dedicated website to find out more.

Exploring local environments: Activity days, pond-dipping, mini-beast hunting, food forays, nature walks, photography exhibitions and more.

Nature identification courses: Learn to identify the wildlife in your area. Our courses are free and run in partnership with the Yorkshire Naturalists Union and BTCV.

National surveys: Take part in the OPAL national surveys on soil, air, biodiversity, water and climate.

Mapping: Help to map your local environment, past and present, and explore how it has changed over time.

Get involved
See the event listings below and for more ways to take part in OPAL see our dedicated website.

Follow Sarah West’s blog for regular updates
Be the first to know what's happening in the region, learn more about our projects and join in the discussion

Contact us: opalproject@york.ac.uk

OPAL Yorkshire and Humber is led by the University of York.
York and Humber partners: Stockholm Environment Institute, Yorkshire Naturalists Union, BTCV