There will be plenty of events taking place on our campuses through May and June, and we will be sharing tips and tricks to increase biodiversity in your garden at home.

In addition, there’s a whole new range of activities on the university’s sustainability app, Green Rewards, to complete in exchange for rewards.

Some initiatives taking place over the next few months include:

No Mow May

Plantlife’s No Mow May campaign asks everyone to lock away lawn mowers and leave gardens and parks to bloom and go wild for a month. The less that grass is mown, the more pollinators it will attract.

As far as making a difference goes, not mowing the lawn is definitely one of the easiest ways you can contribute! You can also help conduct surveys of the area to establish the change in levels of wildlife before and after the campaign.

Hedgehog Awareness Week (1-7 May)

Over the past 20 years, hedgehog numbers in rural areas have plummeted by 50%, and urban areas by 30%. In response to this, passionate members of the university community formed the UoN Hedgehog Friendly Campus Group.

They raise awareness of the plight of the hedgehog and are taking action across our campuses.

During Hedgehog Awareness Week, join the group on a litter pick on University Park or take part in their garden competition. Find more information about Hedgehog Awareness Week and the garden competition.

View the full list of events celebrating biodiversity at the university.