Course: Ferns - An Introduction

In this beginner’s half-day fern course, you will start your journey to identifying common ferns. Ferns are vibrant, non-flowering plants, which reproduce via spores. With a diverse variety of species in the UK, there is much to explore.

This course will include:

• Understanding what ferns are and where to find them.
• Practical experience of identifying some of the most common fern species with an expert tutor.

During this course, you will start by looking at the basics of the biological definition of a fern and their place in the plant kingdom. You will then look at the characteristics of ferns that allow you to identify different species you may find in the field.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Describe which groups of organisms are classified as ferns and what makes them different from other plants.
• Describe fern habitats and the environmental conditions they require.
• Describe the key features required for identification and identify most common fern species.

This course is eligible for a student discount. If you are a current student, please use discount code BioStudent20 at checkout for 20%.

Please refer to the Field Studies Council website for further information and to book.