Association

Friends of Hoopern Valley (FoHV) was formed in 2024 as an unincorporated charity supporting University of Exeter’s management of Lower Hoopern Valley as a County Wildlife Site and biodiversity hub. We actively engage with students and other residents, hosting events and activities whilst promoting environmental awareness and stewardship.

Hoopern Valley

Help us piece together the history of Hoopern Valley from details of the surrounding area. We're tracking the details here. If you want to help fill in gaps, provide edits or corrections, etc., please drop us an email.

Friends of Hoopern Valley was founded by six University of Exeter students and six local residents. We came together with the common goals of 

• Supporting this amazing local resource and the University of Exeter’s efforts to enhance this wildlife site.

• Educating the local community about biodiversity, conservation and wildlife.

• Providing fun and engaging activities for the local community (residents and students alike).

• Building a bridge for positive engagement between local residents and students.

• Helping students gain professional and personal skills.

• Providing a venue for the community to meaningfully contribute to local environmental and community-building initiatives.

We are grateful to the University of Exeter for their support at every step of the process and very excited to see our local community and this wonderful resource grow and evolve.

Ali Lucas, Christina Bulford, Ellie Symmons, Fred Wobus, Hebe Dennison, Liz Saunders, Madison Hulton, Marco Agolzer, Mick Braddick, Sophie Foster, Stephen Fisher, Thomas Jowitt

• Co-Chairs: Stephen Fisher & Madison Hulton

• Treasure: Ellie Symmons

• Secretary: Marco Agolzer

• Safeguarding: Liz Saunders

• Compliance: Mick Braddick

• Co-Directors of Communications: Sophie Foster & Christina Bulford

• Director of Events: Ali Lucas

There are many ways to get involved and support our efforts.

1. Attend an event

2. Host an event

3. Become a member

4. Become a Trustee. Starting in 2025, our Board of Trustees will be elected annually at our AGM. Drop us an email or watch this space for information about becoming a Trustee.

Consider joining our mailing list to be kept up to date on our activities.

• For questions about Friends of Hoopern Valley: info@hoopernvalley.org

• For questions about University of Exeter's management of Hoopern Valley: grounds@exeter.ac.uk