This training day will familiarise participants with wildflowers commonly encountered in the countryside, as well as the more specialist species associated with species-rich calcareous grassland. No ...
A one-day course aimed at improving attendees’ skill and confidence with identifying the main species of grasses and flowers found in semi-improved and unimproved grassland habitats. The ...
The State of the UK's Invertebrates Virtual Symposium will bring together a range of invertebrate specialists to showcase some of the innovative work that is being undertaken. We'll explore what is ...
This beginner to intermediate course is designed to train learners in how to complete the Woodland Condition Assessment (WCA) using the Forestry ...
This beginner course on dragonflies and damselflies is aimed at all those with a desire to learn more about identifying these stunning insects. Open to all levels of ability, we aim to ...
This beginner course introduces the special habitat of limestone grasslands, and the terminology associated with it. Grasslands on limestone have some of the richest biodiversity which ...
This beginner course will provide you with the skills to identify British butterflies and moths correctly. Develop an understanding of their ecology and monitoring techniques. ...
The water quality of our rivers, lakes and seas is a hot topic, with water companies under fire for the amount of raw sewage being discharged into British waters. The impacts of this can be ...
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 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 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 ...
Combining 1 theory day online with three days and two nights in Dorset, attendees will be given theoretical and practical experiences of acoustic lures, harp traps, mist nets and radio tracking. The ...
Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a wildlife admirer, or simply intrigued by the hidden lives of badgers, this course will provide you with an exploration of their biology, behaviour, and ...
A 2 day course giving participants a better understanding of rewilding, specifically for those seeking to learn the integral components of this approach to nature conservation. Set in the ...
An online training day on the UK Habitat Classification, a new comprehensive classification system for vegetation habitats used in conservation and land management. This online course is aimed at ...
Bioacoustics is a cross-disciplinary science that combines biology and acoustics, using the sounds produced by animals to investigate their biology and ecology. Sound recorders can be ...
This Species ID Skills Virtual Symposium will bring together conservationists, environmental educators, biological recording schemes and more to discuss the challenges and opportunities relating to ...
This beginner course is designed to give ecologists the foundational botanical skills that are essential for accurate habitat surveying using UKHab and NVC. You will learn useful techniques ...
This beginner course will provide you with an introduction to British wildflower families, covering a mixture of the more common and some unusual species, with an opportunity to identify ...
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 ...
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 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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
This presentation will explore some of the larger and more distinctive British longhorn beetle species, with tips on their ID features, ecology and distribution - as well as where and how you might ...
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 ...
We have added an extra date for this workshop due to Friday 16th August being fully booked. Friday 16th August 2024 Fully Booked Link - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e... ...
This workshop delivered by Faith Anstey will give you the confidence to use field guides to recognise different plant families. It is suitable for anyone who can tell a buttercup from a daisy. After ...