The traditional arable flora of Britain has suffered many changes since the 1940s as farming methods have become more intensive. Many species have become rare; some have become extinct, while others ...
This course offers an introduction to the ID and ecology of GCN, protective legislation, survey techniques and standards, and result analysis. The course is designed to refine practical survey ...
Eurasian beavers were once widespread in England but were hunted to extinction by the 16th century for their fur, meat and scent glands. However, they are now slowly returning to the UK, ...
This beginner course will help start your journey into identifying UK grass species. We will delve into the unique botanical characteristics of the grass family and use floristic and ...
Grasses, sedges and rushes are often a group that are initially dismissed by those developing an interest in our wild plants. The course will begin by learning about the differences between these ...
This intermediate Phase I survey course will focus on helping you develop the botanical knowledge and field skills required to map habitats. Over the course duration, you will have the ...
With about 2,500 species in the UK, moths exhibit an extraordinary variety of form, colouration and lifestyle. This beginner-intermediate course will – quite literally – shine a light on ...
This course is aimed at young people aged 16 and 18 years old who are interested in conservation and nature. Our diverse and educational John Muir five day residential course includes a range of ...
Gardening is a popular pastime, but not one that we do alone. Whether hidden beneath the soil, buzzing in the borders or singing on the fence, thousands of wild animals share our spaces. ...
Ready to take the first step towards studying for a more sustainable future? Join staff from the Graduate School of the Environment during an on-site open day on 17 May 2024 for an authentic and ...
This course will teach you everything you need to know about designing, planting and maintaining a forest garden, including forest garden characteristics, windbreaks and shelter, managing different ...
This two-day gathering will bring together the leading voices and key change-makers from across the rewilding movement in the UK, including environment, rewilding, wildlife, finance and tech ...
Invasive crayfish are one of the biggest threats to aquatic ecosystems worldwide. They can cause major adverse effects on native crayfish, invertebrates, fish and plant communities as well ...
Whether you are cramming for a FISC test, feeling nervous about an upcoming year of surveys, or just trying to get better at botany, this is the course for you. We've taken roughly 200 species of ...
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 ...
The FSC Ecosystem Services course is designed to give participants an introduction to the FSC Ecosystem Services procedure and the range of opportunities for use of the procedure by forest ...
If you work or lead groups outside, do conservation work, volunteer, coach or exercise in the outdoors, then this Outdoor First Aid Level 2 course is ideal for you. There will be a ...
In this beginners online course, you will learn more about the biology and ecology of UK seal species that you may see around our coastline. By the end, you will appreciate their ...
The workshop provides training in organising and leading a bat walk. It gives participants, who may be relatively new to bats, an introduction to bat biology, ecology and identification so ...
This six-part online course is designed for those new to bats and wanting to develop a broader understanding of the species we have here in the UK, their ecology and lifestyle, the threats they face ...
The Level 3 course is designed to develop leadership, facilitation, practical and teaching skills to enable participants to understand the principles and ethos of Forest School and to plan and deliver ...
This presentation will explore some of the smaller and less distinctive British longhorn beetle species (both rare and common), with tips on their ID features, ecology and distribution - as well as ...
Coastal habitats contain many beautiful and interesting plant species adapted to some extreme environmental conditions. This course will help you develop your ability to identify many of the ...
The UK has 31 species of earthworms that can be found occurring in natural habitats that have been recorded to date. This presentation will explore these species and discuss what we know and ...
This course offers an introduction to the ID and ecology of GCN, protective legislation, survey techniques and standards, and result analysis. The course is designed to refine practical survey ...
This AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group accredited training course is an exciting opportunity to learn from our highly experienced outdoor tutors. You will use primary curriculum linked ...
Bats are fascinating animals, but very elusive and challenging to study. This beginner-intermediate course will explore the world of bats in woodlands and demonstrate the special techniques ...
This beginner course will introduce you to the ancient art of wildlife tracking. Tracking involves a range of skills. This course will teach you to follow clues, work out what the animal was ...
Explore the fascinating world of bird songs and calls in this beginner-intermediate course. Learn to identify and interpret the sounds of the birds around you! This ...
The main focus of the course will be to introduce participants to Phase 1 and UKHabs terrestrial habitats and the plants that assist in the classification of such habitats. What plants help you ...