We have been busy clearing and thinning the vegetation on the island at Reed Pond – before, during and after works photos.
Reed Pond island – before thinning and clearing works
Clearing and thinning vegetation on the Reed Pond island, with the use of our boat!
Reed Pond island – after thinning and clearing works
It’s Go Green Week – head over to The Forum where you can find out how to boost your sustainability skills and learn how to make practical green changes. There are loads of activities and events going on until Friday 22nd March.
The St Luke’s Campus continues to provide a wide range of habitats which help support birds, insects, reptiles, mammals and aquatic life. The habitats should not be viewed in isolation, as they help form important links and wildlife corridors to other areas of open space not owned or maintained by the University. In this respect, the campus spaces make an important contribution to biodiversity in Exeter and the wider county of Devon.
We have developed a St Luke’s Campus Biodiversity Trail which can be downloaded from our website. Please do take a walk around the campus and see the species supported throughout the year and the techniques we use to support wildlife on campus.
We are happy to confirm that the improvement works have started on the top pond and leat at the Hoopern Waterways. The works, funded through donation, aim to improve water quality and biodiversity of the pond network including:
The University of Exeter will shortly be carrying out work on the top pond at leat at the Hoopern waterways. The works, funded through donation, aim to improve water quality and biodiversity of the pond network including:
If you require further information, please contact the .
The Streatham Campus continues to provide a wide range of habitats which help support birds, insects, reptiles, mammals and aquatic life. The habitats should not be viewed in isolation, as they help form important links and wildlife corridors to other areas of open space not owned or maintained by the University. In this respect, the campus spaces make an important contribution to biodiversity in Exeter and the wider county of Devon.
We have developed a Streatham Campus Biodiversity Trail which can be downloaded from our website. Please do take a walk around the campus and see the species supported throughout the year and the techniques we use to support wildlife on campus.
We are in the process of developing a St Luke’s Campus Biodiversity Trail, which will also available to download.
Front Cover – Streatham Campus Biodiversity Trail
This is an opportunity to have a guided tour of the newly developed Jubilee Water Walk. These walks will be led by the Arts and Culture Co-ordinator, Environment and Sustainability Adviser or the Grounds Team and will provide an insight into the waterways and water features on the Streatham Campus.
22nd November 2016 (Route B) – Art, History and Stories
29th November 2016 (Route B) – Biodiversity and Horticultural Highlights
12.15pm to 1.15pm, meet at the bottom of Stocker Road / Rennes Drive near the roundabout, point 8 on the map
One of our arborists, Nathan, has been using an Arb-Ex tree spade to decompact the ground, using compressed air, around the roots of a mature Oak tree by Reed pond. This will help extend the life of the tree by improving air and water uptake.
If you are coming onto campus do have a look at our new walks, taking in some of the amazing water features, both natural and man-made, that we have on the Streatham Campus.
“Up a lazy river” outdoor choir session (open to all)
Thursday 22 September 2016, 13:00 to 14:00
Hoopern Valley Ponds (off Rennes Drive)
Map is available in the event link.
Come along and sing songs of water that are quick and easy for all to learn by ear. It will be an hour of calm and reflection. As part of the Diamond Waterways Project, we will be celebrating the beauty of our waterways though song and taking advantage of one of our natural amphitheatres. Please check the event listing on the day in case of cancellation.
Contact for further information.