Mineral site restoration can leave large waterbodies behind. This course will look at the best practice and practicalities, through theory, case studies and a site visit, to design lakes which offer a ...

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 ...

This course acts as an introduction to Forest School, giving participants opportunities to build knowledge regarding Forest School practice and get to grips with typical Forest School skills and ...

Discover the intricate world of spiders with spider specialist Glenn Norris. With classroom and field work, the day will introduce you to spider life histories, different collecting techniques and ...

Hedgehog numbers have declined by a third in the last decade, but changes in land management can help reverse their decline. Learn about how hedgehogs live, threats to their survival, and the small ...

This two-day course looks at the tools, resources and skills needed to assess wetland sites. Including theory and outdoor practical activities, it suits those new to wetland sites or looking ...

You will go into more detail on some of the advanced and dynamic management solutions available for old or degraded reedbeds, and the outcomes they can deliver. We will also look at the more practical ...

An introduction to reedbeds and their management for wildlife, focusing on reedbed specialist species. During the morning session you will cover the ecology of key species and the basic reedbed ...

You will look in more detail at some of the advanced management solutions available for wet grassland, particularly climate mitigation and colonising species, and the outcomes they can deliver. We ...

An introduction to lowland wet grassland and its management for wildlife – in particular breeding waders. During the morning session you will cover the ecology of key species, basics of ...

QGIS is a freely available Geographic Information System (GIS) software package that can prove invaluable for bat groups and particularly Bat Group Recorders.  This one-day ...

This one day course is for anyone wanting to improve their skills in recognising and reporting wildlife crime or when acting as a witness. This course is part of the Bearing Witness for Wildlife ...

Drawing on Thrive's considerable experience of setting up our own projects, and assisting other organisations through our consultancy service, this course provides the practical knowledge, skills and ...

A 1 day course giving participants the skills to carry out beaver surveys and gain a better understanding of their behaviour, ecology and conservation. The course will also cover reintroductions, and ...

We will look at the ecology of dormice, their conservation and relevant legislation. In addition, we will consider how to survey for dormice and how to set up a regular monitoring site and ...