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February 14, 2025February 14, 2025

National Nest Box Week

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 […]

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June 5, 2024June 5, 2024

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 […]

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May 10, 2024May 30, 2024

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 […]

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May 2, 2024May 2, 2024

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 […]

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May 5, 2023September 21, 2023

Why The Long Grass?

 

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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
November 8, 2021

Bird Survey Highlights Spring & Summer 2021

The results of the spring and summer bird surveys carried out by an independent consultant on our campuses have been received and we wanted to […]

Bird surveys, Exeter University, St Luke's Campus, Streatham Campus, University of Exeter, wildlife, Wildlife habitat by Mark

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