This 2.5 day intermediate course explores a range of botanical skills that open up the world of plants for identification and surveying. Core botanical skills are essential for ...

This 2.5 day intermediate course will introduce you to the wonderful world of bryophytes (mosses, liverworts, and hornworts) that are present in every UK habitat. The ability to ...

This webinar is an excellent introduction to FISCs for potential FISC candidates as well as those who have previously taken a FISC and wish to progress. ...

Identifying trees through the winter months, when they rarely hold any leaves or fruits, is a real art form; but surprisingly simple when you know what to look for. This course will give participants ...

During this webinar, we'll provide an overview of the 8 species of invasive plants that are listed by the UK government as being widely spread in England and Wales. We will cover how to recognise ...

This presentation explores the blue and blue-tailed species of damselfly that can often be tricky to tell apart. We’ll discuss how these 10 species can be distinguished from one another and delve into ...

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 ...

Come along to our beginner badger course to find out more about this incredible creature. Learn to spot the signs that they have been nearby, and find out all about their mysterious lifestyle. This ...

BCT are excited to announce a brand-new course with co-tutors and hosts the RHS at their flagship garden research centre at Wisley, with their showcase wildlife garden. Join a cross sector of industry ...

This beginner course provides an opportunity for you to explore the medieval park at Nettlecombe, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its lichens. You will learn to ...

This beginner course will introduce you to the wonderful world of lichens. You will look at what exactly a lichen is, how they reproduce, interact with their environment, indicate levels of air ...

Explore the world of European beavers in the UK and put into practice what you have learned in an outdoor beaver survey. The aim of this course is to give an introduction to beavers and surveys ...

Our Biodiversity Shorts are a series of webinars that delve into a range of natural history topics, with live discussion and tuition from an expert tutor. All webinars will be hosted on Zoom, and they ...

This presentation will cover the basics that any drone surveyor should consider when surveying areas for biodiversity projects and research. We will discuss the different types of drones available ...

There are over 20,000 species of bee worldwide, each with its own unique behaviours, life cycles, and lifestyles. This course explores the varied nesting ecology of UK bee species and ...

This intermediate course will provide you with the skills required to confidently use the National Vegetation Classification (NVC) in winter as a framework to approach how plant communities ...

This beginner course will equip you with the skills you need to start identifying broadleaf tree species in the winter. Identifying broadleaf trees when they lose their leaves can be a ...

Improve your fungi identification skills in the field. This course is a follow-up day to our Fungi Identification for Improvers Study Day on 23 October. You will spend a whole day in the field ...

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. ...

This follow-on course teaches participants how to undertake a secondary roost survey including use of an endoscope. You will explore in more depth the practical skills needed in the field, ...

This presentation will explore some of these distinctive freshwater leech species, with tips on their ID features, ecology and distribution - as well as where and how you might find them. At the end ...

The Species Recovery Trust run a wide range of online short courses on topics aimed to improve your identification skills and understanding of ecosystems. They run throughout the year and include a ...