Reconnecting with nature is a great way to reenergise and refresh body and soul.

Due to the outstanding reaction Appetite received to their recent Kidsgrove Canal Nature Recovery walk series, we’ve decided to bring some of those walks away from the canal to find out more about the life sprouting, buzzing and teaming around Keele campus as part of What on Earth?!

For this special Earth Day walk on campus, Andrea Ku - an artist beekeeper and biodiversity specialist of B 4 Biodiversity - returns to look at pollinators, learn about the different types of pollinators locally, and which plants rely on insects for pollination. You will hopefully get up close and personal to some pollinators to see them in action. Glen Stoker will also be on hand to give exciting updates on the nature walk project and dates for future events.

This will be a gentle tour of the green spaces taking a closer look at some plants and inside flowers to show how insects pollinate. The walk is suitable for all ages but you will need mobility as the route may be uneven and possibly muddy, so make sure to wear appropriate shoes and clothing.

You might also be interested in the Forager Walks with Wild Pickle on Sunday. You can find the link to book onto that one in the What on Earth?! Eventbrite collection.

This activity takes place in Keele Woods. Meet the walk leader at Keele Hall courtyard, which is location 12 on this campus map.

NB: this activity may be subject to change depending on the weather. If in doubt, please check in to the Appetite HQ gazebo based in Union Square.

 

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Booking

Booking tickets is free. You can also choose to make a donation while booking your tickets. Donations of any size are appreciated and help us bring more inspiring events like this one to communities across Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme. Whether you choose to donate and the amount is entirely up to you and will not affect your tickets.

As spaces for the activities are limited, we will ask you to confirm that you are attending a few days in advance. Any tickets not confirmed will be released for booking by others and any donations refunded.

Access on Campus

Head to the Keele University website to download a PDF of the map showing disabled access routes, and for access guides to buildings on campus.

Getting there

Bus:

The number 25 First Potteries bus runs Hanley – Newcastle – Keele Village. Follow the link for up-to-date times and stops. Alternatively you can download a PDF timetable direct from the operator.

The number 85 D&G bus runs Nantwich – Crewe – Weston - Betley – Madely – Keele – Newcastle. Follow the link for up-to-date times and stops. Alternatively you can download a PDF timetable direct from the operator.

Car:

Keele is between Junctions 15 and 16 on the M6 motorway and is just west of Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme. The address is Keele University, Keele, Newcastle ST5 5BG. Satnav users please use the University postcode ST5 5BJ for main visitor car parks.

For a fuller description of directions and information on car and cycle parking, visit the How to find us section of the Keele University website.

 

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