We won! Bees Needs Awards at the Royal Botanical Gardens Kew with Rachel Bohlen from Roots Community Gardening to accept an award on behalf of all those involved in the Rainbow Meadow in Royal Fort Gardens.

A magnificent carved pedestal in Clifton Hill House Garden. Each facade represents a different connection to this site; Isaac Ware, the Architect (1704 -1766), flowers in the garden, the ship represents the port of Bristol and the tree represents the timespan. Great carving!

Hoorah! We've won the 'Platinum' Green Impact Award again! Looking forward to a very green future!

Lucky enough to be part of the Staff Health & Wellbeing Roadshow recently, organised by HR. Lots of visitors and interest with some very positive feedback.

Climate Change - External Estates are committed to monitoring, maintaining and developing a diverse tree population across the University to help mitigate against the negative effects of climate change and provide a positive environment for staff and students to live and work.

A bit of sunshine despite the rain! These sunny yellow sunflowers, can be seen blooming happily by the Ivy Gate Building and cheer up even the greyest of days!

Hedgehog Friendly Campus Launch, October 30th, 12 – 2 Come along to the allotment to enjoy some hot drinks and cakes with guest speaker Yvonne Cox from Hedgehog Rescue. Located behind the David Smith Building on St Michael's Hill. hedgehogrescue.info

Year of Green Action Bees’ Needs Champions Awards 2019 Proud to collect two awards this year, Clifton Hill House & Botanic Garden. Well done all! Thank you to Gemma for collecting the award plaques.

Green Impact, Bronze Award application. As part of this we are proud to post the success of collecting litter to keep our landscape clean and safe for hedgehogs and other wildlife as part of our commitment to the Hedgehog Friendly Campus campaign. Thanks to staff & students.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Gardens & Grounds.

Spring is on its way in Royal Fort Garden! Lovely site especially with some sunshine today.