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February 8, 2023

Results – RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

Many thanks to all the University staff and student volunteers from the Exeter and Cornwall campuses who braved a very cold morning to take part […]

Big Garden Birdwatch, Bird surveys, Exeter University, Grounds, Volunteers by Mark
February 7, 2023

Tree Planted – Queen’s Green Canopy

The Grounds team are pleased to confirm that a tree has been planted, on behalf of the University of Exeter, as part of the Queens’s […]

community, Exeter University, Grounds, Streatham, Streatham Campus, University of Exeter by Mark
January 24, 2023

Tree-mendous news – over £24,000 raised for local charity Hospsicare!

For the third year running, the University’s Grounds Team have teamed up with local charity Hospiscare to recycle Christmas trees and support terminally ill people […]

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January 18, 2023

Join Us for the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

Join the Sustainability Team on Friday 27 January for the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch on Streatham Campus. Weatherproof clothing advised. Feel free to bring drinks, […]

Big Garden Birdwatch, Bird surveys, Exeter, Exeter University, Grounds, Join Us!, Streatham Campus, University of Exeter by Mark
December 13, 2022

Collect Your Free Logs!

The Grounds Team have available logs which are free for University staff and students, on a first come first served basis. You can collect them […]

Christmas, Exeter University, Grounds, logs, Streatham Campus, timber, University of Exeter by Mark
December 1, 2022

Hospiscare Christmas Tree Recycling

  We are delighted to be supporting Hospiscare’s Christmas Tree Recycling scheme again this year. If you live in Exeter, Exmouth, Honiton, Tiverton, Sidmouth or […]

Christmas, Christmas trees, Exeter, Exeter University, Grounds, recycling, Streatham Campus, thank you, University of Exeter by Mark
November 17, 2022

Bug Hotels Expert Input – BBC Bitesize Article

We are very proud that one of our Gardeners, Colin Brown, has shared his expert knowledge of bug hotels with the BBC which has been […]

congratulations, Exeter University, Grounds, insects, pollinators, University of Exeter, Upcycling, Wildlife habitat by Mark
November 15, 2022

M-arb-ellous Upcycled Bench

We have a strong sustainable and biodiversity ethos within the University and the Grounds Team arboristrists practise this as much a possible by regularly creating […]

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October 21, 2022

Seed Collection Event – Wednesday 9th November 2022

Would you like to be involved in growing the next generation of trees on our grounds and learn about our wide variety of tree species? […]

arborists, biodiverse woodlands, Exeter University, Grounds, Seeds, Streatham Campus, University of Exeter by Mark
October 17, 2022

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 […]

biodiversity, environment, Exeter University, Grounds, Outdoor plants, plants, Streatham Campus, sustainability, University of Exeter, wildlife by Mark

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