A standalone course, or a follow-on from the ‘An introduction to wet grassland’. You will go into more detail on some of the advanced management solutions available for wet grassland, and the outcomes ...

An introduction to wet grassland and their management for wildlife, focusing on breeding waders. During the morning session you will cover the ecology of key species, habitat and ...

These 2 day courses will teach you all you need to know about Brushcutters and Trimmers and will lead to a LANTRA certificate. You will learn maintenance and operation (engine, drive system gear head) ...

This practical workshop aims to provide an introduction into the world of invertebrates. On this course you will be taught how to identify common invertebrate groups and species. We will also learn ...

The water vole has suffered a catastrophic decline over the last century, but are still found widely occurring across the UK, sometimes in unexpected habitat. As such it is hugely important to be able ...

A 1 day course giving participants the skills to carry out beaver surveys and gain a better understanding of their behaviour, ecology and conservation. The course will also cover reintroductions, and ...

ORCA are one of the UK’s leading whale and dolphin conservation charities. Marine Mammal Surveyors are the backbone of all of ORCA’s research and our surveying offers people from all ...

This course, run successfully for the first time in 2019, is aimed at beginners and those with some plant identification skills, who are serious about learning or improving botanical identification ...

Course dates;23rd & 24th May 2020 - CANCELLED 20th & 21st June 2020 5th & 6th September 2020 This very popular 2 day course will benefit ecologists, land managers, rangers, planners, ...

The Level 3 course is designed to develop leadership, facilitation, practical and teaching skills to enable participants to understand the principles and ethos of Forest School and to plan and deliver ...

Learn about the benefits, challenges and management techniques of using animals to improve a variety of wildlife habitats across Dorset. The Dorset Wildlife Trust manage Kingcombe ...

Would you like to begin the journey into the cryptic world of bats? Aimed at the beginner/novice who wants to start their learning on the subject, this workshop will introduce you to the world of bats ...

Discover the diversity of summer butterflies and moths across Dorset’s famed landscape of chalk downlands, pastures, woodlands and coast. This special course will take you to a number ...

Find out how to create a wildflower meadow or restore your species-rich grassland using local seed and low-impact techniques. At the very peak of the wildflower season come to Kingcombe Meadows Nature ...

This workshop aims to introduce and inspire you to quickly and confidently identify a range of wild flowers, orchids, and grasses. It will focus on the more common species you are likely to encounter ...