The University of Manchester is once again taking part in No Mow May, a national campaign that encourages people to leave lawns and grassy areas uncut throughout the month to support pollinators and urban biodiversity. 

Across campus, selected green spaces are being left to grow naturally to allow wildflowers and flowering grasses to thrive. These changes may seem small, but they provide vital early-season food sources for bees, butterflies and other insects, and contribute to wider efforts to create a more nature-friendly environment in our urban spaces. 

The Grounds team has placed signs in key locations to explain the initiative and encourage passers-by to learn more. This work builds on the University’s broader biodiversity efforts, including the installation of wildflower areas, reduced pesticide use, bird- and bat-boxes, and habitat corridors for hedgehogs. 

No Mow May also forms part of our Environmental Sustainability Strategy and aligns with the It’s In Our Nature campaign to help staff, students and the wider community connect with nature on campus and beyond. 

• For more information visit plantlife.org.uk/nomowmay
• Haven’t got a garden, read here 6 Ways to Join in with No Mow May – Plantlife