Our new Groundsperson, Ross has been kept busy in his first few weeks working with the University. He has been improving areas at Topsham Sports […]
Tag: biodiversity
Heron at Reed
A heron has taken up residence at Reed.
More fungus!
Our Outer Areas team have spotted this fungus on an oak tree at Duryard. We understand it is a Fistulina hepatica, or Beefsteak Fungus. It is, […]
Wildflower meadow maintenance
We are currently in the process of cutting down our wildflower meadows to rejuvenate them for next years’ display. Now that the flowers have seeded […]
Mary Harris Chapel
Our Assistant Grounds Manager from the Central Estate Team, Peter, has sent us these wonderful pictures from the Mary Harris Chapel – bumblebees, tortoiseshell butterflies […]
Bug hotel at St. Luke’s
One of James’ super bug hotels, in a sunny spot at St. Luke’s.
National Collection of Azara
The University holds the Plant Heritage National Collection of Azara, which is a genus of small trees and shrubs, originating from South America. Examples can […]
Grass snake spotted on Streatham Campus
Look what we found at the Estate Services Centre! The grass snake is Britain’s largest reptile and it is not venomous – more information available […]
Wildflower meadow – Duryard
This wildflower meadow, planted by local school children in partnership with University of Exeter Grounds Department and Devon Wildlife Trust in Autumn last year is […]