We are St Nicks — the Green Heart of York.   

Over nearly three decades, we've grown from a small group of volunteers to a registered charity working to make York a more sustainable city. Our work is across three main areas: Zero Waste and Recycling, Nature-Based Wellbeing and nature conservation through our Green Corridors York project. 

• In addition to St Nicks nature reserve, our Green Corridors team manages urban and suburban green spaces right across the city
• Our Zero Waste and Recycling team collects and sorts recycling from city centre residents and businesses, and events like York Pride
• And our Nature-Based Wellbeing programme helps people connect with nature, enjoy the outdoors, and feel the benefits of doing so.

We are funded by City of York Council and a range of grants, and generate vital income through membership, donations and fundraising events. 

We welcome you to join us. Together, we can fulfil our vision for a York where people value wildlife, the environment and each other equally, to sustain a rich and healthy life for all.