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 ...

This beginner lichens course will introduce you to these fascinating and compelling life-forms, and teach you some of the skills you need to recognise and identify them. ...

Flies (Diptera) are one of the most diverse and ecologically important groups of insects, yet they are frequently under-recorded in ecological surveys and conservation projects. From pollination and ...

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 ...

To identify a species of fungi while observing it in the field, it is crucial to understand its relationship with the habitat and substrate in which it grows - plus key morphological features. This ...

This beginner to intermediate course will guide you through what may at times seem like a daunting amount of botanical terminology, and help you to build confidence in using the vegetative key for ...

Are you looking to develop a creative writing practice that draws on your ecological knowledge and work, seeking creative ways to express environmental issues to a wider audience, looking to ...

In this webinar, James Harding-Morris will discuss some of the more widespread endemic species, before exploring the stories of some of the rarities that are barely holding on. We’ll also delve into ...

Entomologist Martin Harvey will provide identification guidance and insights into the ecology and behaviour of these fascinating insects, as well as information about how you can submit your sightings ...

This weekend intermediate to advanced botanical tree course will equip you with the skills needed to confidently identify conifer trees; focusing on accuracy and diagnostic features. This course will ...

Whether you’re a botanist, conservation practitioner, student or arborist, this session will provide you with the skills to start identifying the UK and Ireland’s whitebeams. You'll also gain insights ...

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. ...

You will spend a whole day in the field searching for fungi to identify. The day will begin with a brief introduction to the larger fungi - the various groups and their habitats. You will learn about ...

Spend 12 weeks with Ambios on an immersive learning journey, where you will gain a deeper understanding of nature and develop the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue your dream ...

Observe and find out how to identify wetland birds. Discover how birds navigate during autumn migration and learn about the remarkable journeys they make. Much of the day at Oare Marshes will be spent ...

Are you ready to become a bat conservation champion? Our most popular introductory course designed to teach you everything you need to know to become an active participant in bat conservation in the ...

This inspiring course combines our Bats and Woodland Management Foundation e-Learning session with a one-day in-person session, which includes a 2.5-hour interactive site visit, exploring Potential ...

This entoLEARN webinar will cover the identification, ecology, habitats and distribution of the ten species of froghopper currently known to occur within the UK. By the end of the presentation, ...

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 ...

An online training day on the UK Habitat Classification (UKHab) Version 2, a classification system for vegetation habitats used in planning, conservation and land management. UKHab has replaced Phase ...

Scotland’s native aspen, Populus tremula, was once common but has gradually disappeared from our landscapes due to a combination of factors. Readily browsed by grazing animals and rarely setting seed ...

Explore how we can protect and rehabilitate nature whilst maintaining essential ecosystem services on our MSc Sustainability and Ecology. Great changes have occurred in human society in the past 200 ...

The course combines the content from our Scoping Surveys for Arborists and our Secondary Roost surveys course, allowing participants to complete their training on bats and arboriculture in a single ...

Since 2020, SCOTLAND: The Big Picture (SBP) has convened and coordinated the Northwoods Rewilding Network, a Scotland-wide chain of more than 75 landholdings, all committed to nature ...