This is a practical course with a particular focus on natural methods. A weekend course on sustainable beekeeping. We cover the management of bees, and natural ways to take care of ...

Malham Tarn is an excellent area to study sedges. One third of the sedge family grow within three miles of Malham Tarn. (There are 107 species in the Cyperaceae family). This is because ...

Leafhoppers, planthoppers and froghoppers are abundant insects in a wide range of habitats and are increasingly used in site quality assessment and monitoring. Nearly 400 species have been ...

This course is for anyone who would like to learn more about identifying moths from coastal habitats. Their ecology and habitat needs will also be considered, particularly looking at what makes these ...

This 1 & 1/2 day course is aimed at professionals and assumes some prior experience of water vole ecology. It will also cover field-signs of water voles and other easily-confused ...

The Mammal Identification Weekend provides a great chance to learn the key distinguishing features of all UK mammal species. Classroom sessions will cover the key visual clues to identification, ...

This one day course is recognised as the definitive course on dormouse ecology, survey and monitoring. Ideal for those with a general interest or working towards their Dormouse Handling ...

This course aims to introduce the Eurasian beaver, a native British mammal, whose reintroduction (official and unofficial) is receiving much attention. We will look at the basic biology, ecology and ...

This course explores the technicalities, design and implementation of reedbeds and alternative waste water treatment systems at a domestic level. You’ll learn about the various options for low impact ...

A flexible Master’s degree designed to develop a rigorous understanding of transformational responses to climate change. Taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), which pioneered ...

Our Forest School Level 3 training course will enable you to develop and deliver a Forest School Programme for any age group. This LASER accredited LASER level 3 Certificate for Forest ...

Improve your wild flower identification skills on our relaxed, 1 day Wild flower Identification for improvers course. You will spend the day on a beautiful chalk downland site practising and ...

On completion of this professionally accredited course, individuals are qualified as Forest School Leaders and are able to deliver Forest School programmes. The course combines both theoretical and ...

With many species in rapid decline, and vital habitats being lost at an alarming rate, biodiversity enhancement which is integrated into mineral site restoration through the planned creation ...

This Nature After Minerals (NAM) training course will cover the principles of mineral site restoration to appropriate woodland habitat, including consideration of wet woodland, planting ...