New foraging maps at Jubilee Campus

The Jubilee Campus is home to a wide range of edible plants including apples, crab apples, oregano, chives, and even a grapevine. Recently, the Edible Campus Project at Nottingham University Business School partnered with the Sustainability Team’s Wilding Campuses project to organise foraging walks and introduce new foraging maps for Jubilee and University Park campuses.

Local foraging expert Paul Paine, who helped create the maps, led walks around campuses exploring hidden areas rich with edible plants, including cooking and preparation tips. This initiative also includes other activities such as bulb planting and hedgehog-friendly litter picking to enhance the campus ecosystem.

Wilding campuses project

Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, this pilot project partners with the University of Nottingham, Nottingham College, and Bluecoat Aspley Academy to reintroduce nature into campus spaces. Running from May 2024 to May 2026, it aims to enrich biodiversity and engage students, staff, and young people through practical skills and eco-friendly activities.

For more information on Wilding Campuses and upcoming events, visit the Wilding Campuses project page. 

Foraging maps

The foraging maps are available to print or download and give a detailed list of the edible species which can be found in specific areas of both campuses, along with tips on how to use them. The Edible Campus Project – foraging maps

The foraging maps, available to print or download, provide a detailed list of edible plants found on both campuses and tips for using them. For more information and to access a map, visit the Edible Campus Project page.