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EcoSoc EcoSoc is a society for everyone interested in conservation, ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Exeter and Falmouth University.

The society offers you the chance to gain wildlife identification and biodiversity survey skills as well as relevant volunteering opportunities around Cornwall as well as working with the community. We have several events every week ranging from sea bird boat trips, mammal trapping, nocturnal walks to beach cleans. To become a member all you have to do is register on the FXU page

http://www.fxu.org.uk/sportsoc/content/830783

Select EcoSoc, and then pop into the FXU office to pay your membership!

With freshers fast approaching we thought it would be time to reintroduce you to our Eco Soc comittee!! 👋🌱We look forwar...
14/09/2026

With freshers fast approaching we thought it would be time to reintroduce you to our Eco Soc comittee!! 👋🌱

We look forward to meeting you all at the freshers fair 📚 on the 16th and at our taster sessions in the next few weeks!! Keep an eye on this page for events and updates in our society !! 👀

Feel free to message us on this page if you have any questions! 🤔

Looking forward to meeting you all! And can’t wait to see what this year has in store 🍀♥️

Join us for another night walk to Devichoys woods! We’ll explore the woodlands of Devichoys to see what inverts we can c...
18/03/2026

Join us for another night walk to Devichoys woods! We’ll explore the woodlands of Devichoys to see what inverts we can come across!

We will be travelling by bus (to perran foundry) and some by car since we have a driver available. Please wear sensible footwear as the site is still very muddy.

10 free tickets are available for this event, so head to the SU website now to claim yours!

We have the EcoSoc AGM coming up this week on Thursday 19th 16:30-17:30 in DM seminar J. The AGM will showcase the detai...
17/03/2026

We have the EcoSoc AGM coming up this week on Thursday 19th 16:30-17:30 in DM seminar J. The AGM will showcase the details about the society, what’s we’ve done this year, what we think has gone well, society finances and a bit about applying for committee roles next year among other topics. It would be great to see you there!

We can now announce our February Moth of the Month as voted for by YOU! The early thorn is a beautiful moth with a disti...
16/03/2026

We can now announce our February Moth of the Month as voted for by YOU!

The early thorn is a beautiful moth with a distinctive resting position. It's been cropping up in the trap frequently, so why not come along every Tuesday and Thursday morning to meet one for yourself? 🌕

Do you have a passion for wildlife? Would you like to help plan events and shape the future of our society? Here's your ...
07/03/2026

Do you have a passion for wildlife? Would you like to help plan events and shape the future of our society? Here's your chance to run for a committee position in the *Eco Soc Elections 2026!*

We have a large committee with a number of varied roles available, so there's something for everyone. The positions up for grabs are:
● President
● Vice President
● Treasurer
● Social Media Rep
● Bird Rep
● Mammal Rep
● Herptile Rep
● Invert Rep
● Habitat Rep
● Climate Rep
● Campus Rep
● Members' Rep

If you're interested in any of the positions above, create a manifesto including why you'd be suitable for the role and any previous relevant experience. Manifestos should be uploaded to the SU website by 28th of March, and voting will begin on 11th of April.

Good luck! 💚

Join us this week as we search for frogs and newts in the campus ponds!Sign up for a session on the EcoSoc whatsapp grou...
23/02/2026

Join us this week as we search for frogs and newts in the campus ponds!
Sign up for a session on the EcoSoc whatsapp group chat.

🌕 Moth of the Month Double Bill! 🌕We can now announce the Moths of the Month for December and January, as voted for by y...
17/02/2026

🌕 Moth of the Month Double Bill! 🌕

We can now announce the Moths of the Month for December and January, as voted for by you!

Fittingly, our December MOTM is the December moth. It's joined by the beautiful mottled umber we caught in January!

Moth trapping is now in full swing as we enter spring, so come along every Tuesday and Thursday morning and meet some for yourself 🌌

Another fish-tastic event for you all! 🐟Eco Soc and MarineWatch will be taking part in a BioBlitz with The Rockpool Proj...
16/02/2026

Another fish-tastic event for you all! 🐟

Eco Soc and MarineWatch will be taking part in a BioBlitz with The Rockpool Project on Saturday 21st of February. Form a team, brush up on your fish ID, and join us for some (friendly) competition!

Be sure to download iNaturalist and register on The Rockpool Project's website beforehand to ensure the day runs as smoothly as possible.

Reading week? Fear not! We have some incredibly exciting activities lined up to help you shell-ebrate some well-earned t...
16/02/2026

Reading week? Fear not! We have some incredibly exciting activities lined up to help you shell-ebrate some well-earned time off.

To start off, we have a talk by student Alexander on the fantastic work of The Rockpool Project, in collaboration with our friends at MarineWatch. Come along to learn about the organisation's fascinating work, the organisms that inhabit Cornwall's rocky shores, and how you can get involved!

Free tickets are now available from the SU website 🌊

🗓 Wednesday 18th February

⏰️ 11.30

📍Peter Lanyon Lecture Theatre 4

Eco tip #7 Think Source "In this age of globalisation, it is commonplace for things to have been made on the other side...
15/02/2026

Eco tip #7 Think Source 

"In this age of globalisation, it is commonplace for things to have been made on the other side of the world, or for a product ordered one day to come the next. We are accustomed to seeing supermarkets stocked with international goods, and we seldom consider their source. The cost of our convenience is to the planet, which ultimately comes back to us in the form of climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and other environmental crisis.  

Buying second-hand is one way to reduce your impact but it’s by no means the only thing you can do. Here’s some more suggestions: 

Buy British farmed food (look for icons on packaging) 

Buy seasonal fruit and veg (like strawberries) when it’s in season rather than buying imported or greenhouse-grown produce 

Buy sustainably sourced fish by looking for packaging with the MSC logo or checking the Good Fish Guide (Home | Good Fish Guide) 

Try not to buy everything off sites like Amazon, instead try to support local shops"

- Amy, Climate Rep

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