This course will open your eyes and give you much more confidence so that you know which tree you are looking at. We will be looking at leaves, twigs, buds, bark and tree form to come up with the ...

This very popular course will benefit ecologists, land managers, rangers, planners, environmental consultants and students. The main focus of the course will be to introduce participants to ...

The Dormice population is in decline and they have become extinct in some areas of the UK. The changes in farming practices, loss  of hedgerows and the fragmentation of woodland have ...

Gain an insight into these secretive nocturnal creatures. Join us for an afternoon talk about a variety of European owl species, including the three native to Surrey, before touring the ...

This one-day course is designed for those new to bat work. You will be given a comprehensive foundation to bat biology, ecology and conservation. You will learn about the different UK species, range ...

This moss identification course is designed to introduce students to field bryology and will include teaching familiarity with the characteristics of the main groups of mosses and ...

This one-day course is aimed at professionals or interested amateurs and focuses on the analysis of calls recorded on full spectrum, broadband time expansion or frequency division bat detectors. The ...

A one day course aimed at ecological consultants. The Wildlife Acoustics Kaleidoscope Pro course will introduce participants to Kaleidoscope Pro, and its ability to analyse large data sets. The course ...

This course will mainly focus on the identification of broad-leaved trees and shrubs, however conifers will also be looked at in less detail. Features such as leaves, flowers, fruits and ...

With significant amounts of time spent on our research vessel and undertaking surveys from the shore, this course focuses on developing the practical skills needed to undertake marine mammal and ...

We will look at the processes involved in identifying a bird - from the basics of correctly judging size and shape, to more advanced aspects such as understanding moult and how it can help with ...

A course to introduce you to the wondrous variety of mammals we have in the UK, from shrews and dormice to badgers and otters, deer and bats. You will learn how to identify them by sight, ...

Looking for a job change or career boost? An Oxford qualification - that you can take online while working - could be the answer. Apply now for our Postgraduate Certificate in ...