Bristol University Conservation Group

Bristol University Conservation Group Bristol University Conservation Group (BUCG) is a society of the University of Bristol which aims to improve biodiversity in the local area.

We are a fun and enthusiastic bunch who enjoy working in the great outdoors to help the natural environment.

🌟Calling all BUCG folk!🌟We are hosting our end of year garden party at the allotment! Whether you're a regular conservat...
10/05/2026

🌟Calling all BUCG folk!🌟

We are hosting our end of year garden party at the allotment! Whether you're a regular conservationist or just a loyal IG follower, please join us to celebrate and appreciatethe hard work we've put into our allotment and building our BUCG community🌟

🎉Chat, groove, eat and enjoy the view at our allotment
📍26th May BUCG allotment, St Micheal's Hill
🍕Pizza, snacks, and drinks will be provided (do bring your own too!)
🕺🏼Wear your best garden party attire/ nature themed outfit

Some small reminders:
- As we will be outside, keep your eye in the weather and bring a jacket too!!
- Please respect our neighbours and the allotment

Flowers spotted in our allotment!🌸How many of these do you recognise?
02/04/2026

Flowers spotted in our allotment!🌸
How many of these do you recognise?

If you love what BUCG stands for and care about our society, why not consider running for a committee position for 2026/...
01/04/2026

If you love what BUCG stands for and care about our society, why not consider running for a committee position for 2026/2027?

It’s perfect if ~

🌱You want to be more involved in BUCG

🪲You want to help support the future of our society

🌸You love nature and the community and want to share it with others

Join us in our allotment session on Wednesday 15th April 3.30 pm for our AGM. Whether it’s to vote or to apply for a role, we’d love to see you there!

If you’re applying, please prepare a small speech about what makes you fit for the role and how you’d help our society 🐞

Some photos of our BUCG conservation trip!👩‍🌾🪏☀️We were in luck with the weather last weekend as we took to the rolling ...
27/03/2026

Some photos of our BUCG conservation trip!👩‍🌾🪏☀️

We were in luck with the weather last weekend as we took to the rolling Welsh hills for a wonderful gardening retreat. Many gravel paths were made, many weeds we’re pulled and lots of bread and was eaten. I don’t think anyone wanted to leave

And so the introductory bee-keeping course officially commences🐝
23/03/2026

And so the introductory bee-keeping course officially commences🐝

You should bee excited! 🐝The grounds team is starting up the introduction to beekeeping course! This is a hands-on proje...
14/03/2026

You should bee excited! 🐝

The grounds team is starting up the introduction to beekeeping course! This is a hands-on project, where students will learn practical skills such as lighting and using a smoker, safely opening and inspecting a hive, understanding bee behaviour, identifying different members of the colony, and gaining confidence working around bees. It’s a practical way to experience bee keeping in a garden environment!

A really important aspect is that it is a big commitment that will be continuing over the summer. There will be 21 sessions with 8-10 days in between. As it's a highly demanded course with it 4 spaces so missing more than two sessions may result in losing your place on the course. The first session is in the 23rd of March at 4:00pm.

You must have their own pair of Wellington boots, must not have a known bee sting allergy, and must arrive on time ready to begin at 4:00pm at the botanic gardens!
The applications close at midnight on the 19th March.

At Bucg we would love to help with any project helping students engage in nature and wildlife, so if you cannot participate we hope to have alot more projects with the grounds team involving solitary bee protection! 🛖🐝🫎🐛🦋🐌

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Some photos from our basket weaving workshop!
14/03/2026

Some photos from our basket weaving workshop!

Allotmenteers we have a treat for you!🌟We will be heading back to the Welsh hills for a short getaway, staying in an est...
05/03/2026

Allotmenteers we have a treat for you!🌟

We will be heading back to the Welsh hills for a short getaway, staying in an established WWOOF smallholding, where we’ll help maintain and expand a self-sustaining smallholding.

Come rain or shine, you’ll be kept busy with jobs throughout the day, such as making new crop beds, planting trees, making fences, collecting wood, sewing plants, and cooking for the whole group. In return, we have free accommodation and meals!

They also run morning meditation sessions for those who want that extra relaxation.

While we can’t promise good weather, this is the perfect break for those wanting to get their hands dirty and escape uni and the city for some rewarding hard work and fun community-building in the BUCG. We will be getting the train and rail replacement buses to and from Llandeilo.

A heads up: there will be physical work and lot of walking involved! 🐞♻️🦋

Volunteer Day in Stokes Croft🌲🦔Our group headed to Stokes Croft to help the conservation of a local community area! Cutt...
13/02/2026

Volunteer Day in Stokes Croft🌲🦔

Our group headed to Stokes Croft to help the conservation of a local community area! Cutting fast growing brambles and making dead hedges to improve the ecosystem and encourage more wildlife, such as bugs and encouraging new growth 🐛 🐜 🌲🌱

We’re escaping from the outdoors for our first official social of the year! Bring yourself (and some food) to St Paul’s ...
27/01/2026

We’re escaping from the outdoors for our first official social of the year! Bring yourself (and some food) to St Paul’s Church for a fun catch-up with fellow BUCG members and committee, followed by a cosy projector screening of the Life of Pi! 🐯 (Cosy jumpers and blankets are also advised)

Bring a starter, dessert, or main to share with everyone.

Please make sure your food is nut-free, and that it is (preferably) vegan or vegetarian to accommodate everyone

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