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Greenspace Festival 2025 feedback survey

We are asking attendees and those who didn't attend to take a few minutes to complete the survey. The survey will inform and shape the Greenspace Festival 2026.
Greenspace Festival 2025 feedback survey

My Greenspace app monthly winners June 2025

Thank you for taking the time to log your sustainable actions again this month. Our monthly winners are... Jayne D Vicky G El W Vikki M
Monthly winners June 2025

My Greenspace Festival 2025

On Tuesday 10 June, we will be celebrating all things sustainability and biodiversity at the University, with stallholders from our partners in environmental action, talks from sustainability leaders and much more.
Greenspace Festival 2025 save the date

Volunteer opportunity - balsam bash, Botanic Garden, 11 June

Himalayan balsam has a negative effect on native plants and disrupts ecological balance as well as having a devastating impact on river banks.
Balsam bash May 2025

Green Move Out 2025 is here!

Helps us reduce waste while supporting local charities by donating clothing, shoes, non-perishable food and electrical items when you move out this year.
Green Move Out 2025

Greenspace Festival 2025 - call for volunteers

Calling all DU staff and students!
Greenspace Festival 2025 - call for volunteers

Recycle your unwanted plants

Help us reach our waste target by donating your unwanted plants when you move out this summer.
Recycle you unwanted plants 2025

Congratulations to our My Greenspace app monthly winners

This month, you've taken the time to upload your #nomowmay photos to earn points on our app.
Monthly winners May 2025

Greenspace Festival 2025 - save the date

On Tuesday 10 June, from 11:30 to 16:30 at Library Square, near Bill Bryson Library, we will be celebrating all things sustainability and biodiversity at the University, with stallholders from our partners in environmental action, talks from sustainability leaders and much more.
Greenspace Festival 2025 save the date

Wildflower planting volunteering opportunity

This May, we are participating in No Mow May, a movement that encourages letting lawns grow to support pollinators and other essential wildlife.
wildflower planting volunteering opportunity

Are you taking part in No Mow May? Find out how you can win...

The Grounds team have dedicated parts of the Durham University campus and 50 per cent of the Botanic Gardens to #nomowmay By taking part, we hope to support essential pollinators and other wildlife.
No Mow May 2025

Congratulations to our My Greenspace app monthly winners!

You've been busy taking part in our sustainable fashion tasks and uploading photos of our iNaturalist guided walks to earn points and win prizes.
Monthly winners April 2025