Understanding the morphology and identification techniques of ferns and horsetails is essential for accurately distinguishing species. In this webinar, we’ll explore the evolutionary ...

The entoLIVE webinar programme shines a spotlight on invertebrate science and marineLIVE focuses on marine biology. Check out the latest entomology and marine biology research in our free ...

An identification day to all bumblebee species of Britain, includes in depth ecology and lifecycle and update on Bombus subterraneus reintroduction project. ...

Forge your career and address the key global environmental challenges of our time with this unique interdisciplinary Master's by Research degree. The University of Bristol MScR in ...

Learn how to identify marine plants and animals and then carry out an intertidal survey. The course will begin in The Seaside Museum with an introduction to marine plant and animal identification, and ...

The Camera Trapping Mammals Virtual Symposium will bring together naturalists, biological recorders, researchers, and conservationists to explore different projects that are unlocking the potential of ...

This course provides an introduction to identifying British earthworms. This includes a short presentation introducing the morphological features used to identify specimens to species level and ...

There are 33 species of earthworm living freely in soils in the UK. They are vital to the economic health of our country, as they are crucial for soil health, food production, waste decomposition and ...

Pantheon is an analytical tool developed by Natural England and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) to assist invertebrate nature conservation in England. Users import lists of invertebrates ...

How can computers learn to recognise birds from sounds? The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the Chemnitz University of Technology are trying to find an answer to this question. Their research has led ...

Flower-Insect Timed counts (FIT counts) are a citizen science method used to measure pollinator activity as part of the UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme (PoMS). This simple standardised survey method ...

The Introduction to Trainer Skills course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of a systematic approach to training and is a hugely valuable professional development ...

With heavy investment in green sector industries and increasing numbers of organisations looking to develop their green credentials to reduce their impact on the environment, there has never ...

Are you interested in learning how to understand and analyse bat sounds? Check out our Introduction to Sound Analysis workshop! This workshop will introduce you to bat call analysis using ...

If you are looking to connect children or adults with nature while helping them realise their own potential then the Forest School ethos is the perfect tool to do this. Forest School is a ...

Flower chafer beetles are a subgroup of beetles within the family Scarabaeidae, specifically the subfamily Cetoniinae. These beetles are often brightly coloured and are named for their ...

Join us for a virtual symposium on Beetle Research and Conservation, bringing together beetle specialists, researchers, and conservationists to explore the fascinating world of beetles. This ...

CICO is a unique Level 3 training course, run by The Orchard Project and accredited by Crossfields Institute, combining high quality online learning with six action-packed face-to-face training ...

This hands-on workshop will teach you how to recognise different tree species with trees in full leaf. Your tutor will lead you through the basics of tree identification, from bark patterns ...

This is a beginner to intermediate course focusing on the ecology of the Hazel Dormouse for anyone with a professional or strong amateur interest in the species. The course will spend much ...

Bats are fascinating animals, but very elusive and challenging to study. This beginner-intermediate course will explore the world of bats in woodlands and demonstrate the special techniques ...

Prepare to get hands-on with this two-day practical course focusing on the ecology of the Eurasian Beaver and survey techniques. With the return of beaver to watercourses across the UK, ...

This beginner course is designed to give ecologists the foundational botanical skills that are essential for accurate habitat surveying using UKHab and NVC. You will learn useful ...

This Lantra-accredited course, developed by the Bat Conservation Trust and supported by the Arboricultural Association, will enable participants to carry out tree works with consideration for the ...

The National Bat Conference is the biggest event in the bat calendar! An opportunity to hear from experts, develop your skills and connect with bat workers from across the country ...

Are you passionate about nature and eager to make a real difference? Step into a world of rewilding, conservation, and ecological learning with our transformative Nature Recovery courses. Whether ...

Heathlands support a wide range of different plant communities, from dry acid grassland, through to heath, wet heath, acid seepages and bog communities. All of these support a range of key plant ...

The traditional arable flora of Britain has suffered many changes since the 1940s as farming methods have become more intensive. Many species have become rare; some have become extinct, while others ...

Five days learning to identify and record wild plants in nature reserves in Kent. We will be working in partnership with University of Kent to run a week-long botany course in 2025. Each ...

This course will focus on how to identify the key indicator species for improved and semi-improved grasslands, floodplain meadows, calcareous grasslands, acid grasslands, dry and wet lowland heath and ...