For centuries, the University Parks have been an oasis of peace in the heart of Oxford for members of the University and the wider public alike.
The University supports the general upkeep of the Parks, but there are many projects we cannot undertake without generous support. While the grounds are free of charge to explore, both one-off and regular donations help make the Parks an even more beautiful place to visit and will help increase their resilience over the decades to come.
Projects your gift would help support include:
Responding to a changing climate
University Parks is home to a wonderful collection of rare and interesting trees, found in very few other places in Britain. As older trees reach the end of their natural lives and face hotter, drier summers, your support funds proactive planting and replacement programmes to ensure the Parks will have magnificent trees for future generations.
Protecting local wildlife
Making the Parks an inviting and thriving sanctuary for wildlife is a priority. Donations help to fund essential biodiversity projects – from sowing vibrant wildflower meadows and renovating the central pond to protecting our resident badger sett and creating other natural habitats.
Restoring our gardens
Your support will help create a beautiful new border near the Keble Gate and restore the historic Genetic Garden to its original vision as an open-air teaching space that uses horticulture to communicate the science of plant growth, breeding, and genetics.
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Every contribution helps ensure we pass this unique landscape on to the next generation in the best possible condition.
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