As ZSL turns 200, join us for a youth event like no other. At The Nature Assembly, you’ll join young people aged 16–25 from across the UK to explore what a positive future for nature could look like, ...

This four-week course equips participants with the skills required to understand the principles of BNG and have an awareness of what goes into the Metric. You will learn valuable hands-on experience ...

This beginner online bird course is aimed at bird enthusiasts who wish to learn more about their much-loved garden visitors and want to begin to be able to identify them and understand their biology ...

Join us in orchards and community gardens in North London to learn everything you need to know about creating and managing orchards, especially those with veteran trees. Our Certificate in Community ...

Becoming a Conservation Leader (BCL) is designed especially for early-career conservationists. The training will lead you through a process of unlocking key skills which will better enable you to lead ...

This beginner online bird course will introduce you to the field skills required to start identifying and recording birds, including how to use a guide and make a valuable record! ...

Learn all the skills you need to design, create and manage a forest garden through our seven month accredited online course, featuring the videos of Martin Crawford, author of several books on forest ...

Our upcoming course in September 2026 will equip you with the skills necessary for effective orchard management, including designing new ones. Certificate in Community Orcharding (CICO) is a unique ...

This 2.5 day intermediate Freshwater Invertebrates course will provide you with the surveying and identification skills you need to begin to survey freshwater habitats. Freshwater invertebrates are ...

This beginner to intermediate course is designed to train learners in how to complete the Woodland Condition Assessment (WCA) using the Forestry Commission’s new app in the spring/summer. Whether you ...

This beginner course will help you begin your journey into identifying UK grass, sedge, and rush species. We will delve into the unique botanical characteristics of the three families and use ...

Build your understanding of botanical anatomy considering the structure and function of leaves, flowers and fruits and seeds, germination and flower fertilisation in this intermediate wildflower ...

Bringing together experts from across our international conservation charity and beyond, the ZSL careers conference showcases the huge diversity of roles across the worlds of animal care and ...

Whether you’re a botanist, conservation practitioner, student or arborist, this session will provide you with the skills to start identifying the UK and Ireland’s whitebeams. You'll also gain insights ...

This session is perfect for naturalists, entomologists, and anyone curious about the hidden diversity in our gardens and countryside. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you'll leave with a deeper ...

The entoLIVE webinar programme shines a spotlight on invertebrate science. Check out the latest entomological research in our free webinars. This presentation will share an overview of the Great ...

How do we turn regenerative ideas into regenerative practice–in relationship with place? Whether you're strengthening climate resilience, restoring ecosystems, redesigning institutions or supporting ...

This introductory land mammals course will explore the biology, ecology and conservation of badgers and other mustelids. Mustelids are a family of carnivorous mammals including badgers, otters and ...

On this course you will learn how to identify some of the larger fungi using their physical characteristics. There will also be a discussion on the habitats, ecology and life cycle of fungi. ...

You will spend a whole day in the field searching for fungi to identify. The day will begin with a brief introduction to the larger fungi - the various groups and their habitats. You will learn about ...

Are you aged 18-25, West Midlands based and passionate about environmental change? Join us on our FREE programme! Across 9 months, you’ll take part in both online and in-person events, equipping ...

Spend 12 weeks with Ambios on an immersive learning journey, where you will gain a deeper understanding of nature and develop the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue your dream ...

During these evening classes, you learn how to confidently identify and record plants and seek confirmation when necessary. You will identify plants in families and genera by the use of keys, ...

Observe and find out how to identify wetland birds. Discover how birds navigate during autumn migration and learn about the remarkable journeys they make. Much of the day at Oare Marshes will be spent ...

Get ready to learn all about identifying trees in the summer season! This hands-on workshop will teach you how to recognise different tree species with trees in full leaf. Your tutor will lead you ...

An opportunity to hear from experts, develop your skills and connect with bat workers from across the country - catch up with old friends and make new ones. Join us at the University of Warwick for a ...

Are you ready to become a bat conservation champion? Our most popular introductory course designed to teach you everything you need to know to become an active participant in bat conservation in the ...

Develop your knowledge and understanding of how to plan and execute bat surveys in line with best practice through this online course over 2 mornings. This new course is designed to give early career ...

Whether you’re a site manager, conservationist, wildlife gardener or ecologist, this session will equip you with the practical knowledge to create, improve and manage urban ponds for amphibians and ...

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 ...