By Rosalind Shaw, Sustainability Manager for Biodiversity, and Holly Locke, MSc Global Sustainability Solutions Our campuses are full of beautiful green spaces — trees, wildflowers, […]
Category: University of Exeter
Hospiscare’s Christmas Tree Collect & Recycle Project
The University’s Grounds team are delighted to be supporting Hospiscare’s Christmas Tree Collect and Recycle project again this year. If you live in Exeter, Exmouth, […]
The Tree-mendous Benefits of Tree Leaf Circles
Have you noticed the leaves in tree circles around campus and wondered why? Leaf circles around trees provide significant benefits by acting as a natural […]
University Leads City of Exeter to Golden Success in the Britain in Bloom South West Awards
The University’s long-standing expertise in horticulture and environmental responsibility has been recognised with a double Gold award at this year’s Britain in Bloom South West […]
University of Exeter Grounds Team Achieves Botanic Garden Accreditation
The grounds and gardens of the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus have been awarded the title of Accredited Botanic Garden by Botanic Gardens Conservation International […]
Would you like to attend a Practical Horticulture Course at Exeter University?
The University’s Grounds team are keen to understand whether there is interest for the University of Exeter Botanic Garden to run a practical horticulture course. […]
Rugby Pitch Transformation
The R1 rugby pitch at our Topsham Sports Ground has been transformed – from the image on the left to the image on the right […]
Drought Tolerant and Water Conscious Planting
When selecting plants we consider the environment, and plants needing additional regular watering – other than for establishment – are not used. Our aim is […]
Exeter Seed Swap Event
Four members of the Grounds team attended the annual Exeter Seed Swap event organised by Exeter Seed Bank on Sunday 2nd March to donate seeds […]
Grounds Team Volunteering – Poltimore House
A few members of the Grounds team used their volunteering day at Poltimore House to help with path repairs, clearing drains and digging out brambles […]