We have a strong sustainable and biodiversity ethos within the Grounds team and our arborists practice this as much as possible by regularly creating habitat […]
Category: biodiversity
What is seed saving and why is it important?
This autumn the Grounds team and budding volunteers have been seed saving from a range of the plants and trees that happily grow on our […]
The Friends of Hoopern Valley – AGM 20th November 2024
We have been working with a new community association, The Friends of Hoopern Valley, supporting the University of Exeter’s management of Lower Hoopern Valley as […]
Britain in Bloom GOLD Award
We are thrilled to share that the University of Exeter has been awarded the prestigious Britain in Bloom GOLD Award. This achievement is testament to […]
No Mow May – Green Consultants Project
We were lucky to have three enthusiastic Green Consultants working with us on No Mow May. Fatemah, Muskan and Bryn created social media posts, counted […]
Grounds Staff Volunteering – Local Primary School’s Wildlife Garden
Three members of the Grounds team have used their annual University Community Volunteering Day to support the creation of a wildlife garden at a local […]
No Mow May!
You may have seen areas on our campuses where the grass has been left uncut. The Grounds team haven’t all taken holiday at the same […]
Get Growing! FREE drop in session Wednesday 15th May
Ever wanted to know how to grow things for you and for wildlife but don’t know where to start? Join the Grounds Nursery Manager, Jess […]
Drought Tolerant Planting
When selecting plants we consider the environment, and plants needing additional regular watering – other than for establishment – are not used. Our aim is […]