This course, unique in the UK, has developed a reputation for excellence over the last few years. It introduces the fascinating and complex world of soil biodiversity and identification of ...

Are you intent on a career in nature conservation but have limited or no experience? Would you like to spend a couple of weeks immersed in bird and wildlife work? Do you find the cost of gaining ...

Working with our highly qualified and experienced team, you will be guided through each step in designing and implementing an effective strategy for achieving your conservation aims. ...

QGIS is a freely available Geographic Information System (GIS) software package that can prove invaluable for bat groups and particularly Bat Group Recorders.  This one-day ...

This one day course is for anyone wanting to improve their skills in recognising and reporting wildlife crime or when acting as a witness. This course is part of the Bearing Witness for Wildlife ...

Visiting a variety of habitats around Flatford Mill, participants will explore marshland, grassland and the River Stour itself as the group make best use of local weather conditions to watch ...

This course introduces and gives practical field experience in using Phase 1 Habitat Surveys, the standard method for assessing wildlife habitats and sites. Anyone needing to carry out basic ...

The understanding of how mental ill health and mental distress affect many of us is becoming more acknowledged. Modern life appears to increase levels of stress and anxiety and the trend of increased ...

This course will explore how we can utilise the evidence base to ensure people living with dementia have the opportunity to interact and engage with gardens and other green environments. It will cover ...

This course will focus on the wild deer species of the British Isles and their role in the natural habitat. You will learn how to identify each of the different deer species as well as understanding ...

A fundamental technique employed by ecologist, developers, land managers and conservation organisations to help provide a broad-brush understanding of large areas of land, to identify areas that ...

An introduction to the basics of British Amphibian identification and ecology, this course will combine classroom-based discussion covering theory and practical sessions to apply skills in searching ...

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 ...

We are all familiar with the sight of bumblebees in our gardens or the countryside. But how many people are aware that there are twenty-two species resident in Britain and Ireland? This course will ...

We will look at the ecology of dormice, their conservation and relevant legislation. In addition, we will consider how to survey for dormice and how to set up a regular monitoring site and ...