go! Wild on campus
The Conservation Society and university staff built a 5 star bug hotel on Jubilee campus
Wildlife is disappearing at an alarming rate around the world. So much so that some are calling it the next mass extinction event. But we can all do something to reverse this.
There are many opportunities for staff and students to join in with hands-on conservation across our UK campuses. These sessions encourage everyone to take some time outside whilst helping to enhance our campus environments for nature and for people.
Our Wilding Campuses project with SOS-UK will be providing lots of opportunities over the next 2 years (until May 2025) for our communities to reconnect with nature and rewild our campuses. Find out more.
Events
Wednesday afternoons with the Conservation Society
ConSoc and the Grounds Team arrange regular conservation sessions on Wednesday afternoons open to all. There are a range of activities to try, even if you can only spare an hour. The events usually run 1.30pm-3.30pm.
See the Wilding campuses project page for details on upcoming events.
Plans may change at short notice due to weather and staff availability.
Subscribe to the Wilding Campuses mailing list for up-to-date info on events
You can also join the Microsoft Teams channel to join in with discussions and initiatives for nature?
Important information
- Grounds can provide PPE essential to the task as needed, including gloves, eye protection and hi-vis vests.
- Volunteers should provide their own footwear and will not be permitted to work with inadequate footwear on tasks where risk of foot injury is possible.
- First Aid kit will be provided on site.
If you plan on attending any events, please read this Risk Assessment.
What else you can do
- Discover and track biodiversity on campus (and at home) with iNaturalist.
- Identify birds from their song with the brilliant app Merlin.
- Get involved with the Hedgehog Friendly Campus group. Students can volunteer for various roles by completing this form.
- Take action to help wildlife at home too. The Wildlife Trust has a huge list of simple things you can do.
- Feed the birds and take part in National Nest Box Week.
- Let the grass grow! Reduce the frequency of your mowing and take part in No Mow May.
- There are lots more ideas in this blog from citizen science to signing petitions.