This roof garden is part of an initiative by the Environment team in creating more green spaces across campus to aid pollinators. Installed by Hill Holt Wood, an environmental charity, the planters and pots are sustainably sourced and recyclable. The trellises are made from Hazelwood, grown on site at Norton Disney. All of the plants are pollinator friendly, such as buddleia, lavender, heather, honeysuckle and jasmine.
The Urban Bee Garden is run by the Student Wellbeing Department. They will be hosting weekly garden sessions and using the area for outdoor meetings with students and colleagues. To get involved in the gardening sessions please contact the Student Wellbeing Department
Project updates
The “Urban Bee Garden” was installed in July 2019. The Environment team are currently caring for the garden before we look for volunteers in the new academic year.
In September 2022, the Well-being Support Team took over the responsibility of looking after the Urban Garden using it as a space for students to learn about gardening and hosting 1-2-1 sessions.
Project questions
Who manages the Urban Bee Garden?
In 2022, the running of the Urban Bee Garden was passed onto the Student Wellbeing Department. They will be hosting weekly garden sessions and using the area for outdoor meetings with students and colleagues.
To get involved in the gardening sessions please contact the Student Wellbeing Department
Are there any more gardens planned?
The Chaplaincy, in collaboration with the Estates Department, are in the process of transforming the Herb garden, located next to the Village Hall, into a Peace Garden.
They are currently looking for volunteers to help with the project, to get involved email chaplaincy@lincoln.ac.uk
Is the garden open to the general public?
This space is intended to be cared for by staff and students on a volunteer basis. We may open it up on Open Days later this year but it will not be regularly open to the public.
Page last reviewed June 2023
Project Status:
In Progress
Established July 2019
Project team:
Volunteer team recruitment in progress
Email environment@lincoln.ac.uk
