This course is concerned with identification. Depending on weather conditions, much of Saturday will be spent at the Centre, sorting through specimens and getting to grips with the ...

This day course will provide an introduction to the Diptera, getting familiar with some of the major families and with a focus on some of the larger and more colourful species in the hoverfly, ...

For occupational Therapists or any Health & Social Care professionals who support diverse client groups. This two day course explores the use of social and therapeutic horticulture with clients with ...

Gardening is often an important and meaningful activity for older people. In addition to providing opportunities for social contact, organised horticultural activities promote health, well being and ...

Learn to use therapeutic horticulture for engagement and well-being with children and young people in a variety of different settings. Promote healthy living, self-esteem and confidence ...

Designing gardens for people with disabilities involves far more than a few wide paths and sensory plants. Drawing on Thrive’s 40 years’ experience and key messages from the fields of Social ...

Social and therapeutic horticulture is the process of using plants and gardens to improve physical and mental health, as well as communication and thinking skills. This one day course introduces the ...

The LtL Professional Accreditation in Transforming Learning is a unique and proven course and connected network of professionals. We accredit outstanding professionals in the outdoor ...

On this two day course you will learn the theories and practical knowledge required to begin a client-centred social and therapeutic horticulture programme with adults with a range of ...

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 ...

The evidence to support the use of gardens and nature for people with dementia is well established. People with dementia express their desire to be outside and it can be linked to secondary ...

This 2 day course provides information, skills, techniques and confidence in using social and therapeutic horticulture to address rehabilitation, recovery, social inclusion, training and employment. ...

This course provides an introduction to the key skills set for Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) Practice, and will consider the fundamental practice approach and role of the ...

Mick Peacey and Alan Sumnall share their extensive knowledge of licensed dormouse surveying. Includes dormouse ecology, conservation, and a field trip to the longest running dormouse ...

By the end of the course you will have covered key aspects of fungi identification and ecology; use of characteristics, guides and keys to identify your finds; how to record and share your sightings ...

Grassland management is a core skill in conservation. Includes landscape scale influences, effects of differing grazing/mowing prescriptions, interactions with scrub, monitoring and managing for ...

As a Principal Ecologist and a Lecturer in mammal behaviour, regular dormouse monitor Dr Elizabeth Pimley shares her extensive knowledge of dormouse ecology and the survey skills needed to obtain ...

A comprehensive introduction to the ecology and conservation of the water vole, water shrew and otter, and their relationship with American mink. Includes plenty of practical survey experience on our ...

Join us in the Feed Bristol classroom for a morning of learning tree ID skills with experienced ecologist, Alex Morss. You will learn how to identify a range of native and common ...

Developed specifically for wildlife conservationists, this workshop will provide you with the project management skills to run any conservation project efficiently and effectively. You will learn: ...

Marine Mammal Surveyors are the backbone of all of ORCA’s research and our surveying offers people from all walks of life the opportunity to actively participate in whale and dolphin conservation. ...

From rocky coast to ancient woodlands, parklands and churchyards Exmoor supports a great diversity of habitats and environmental conditions for lichens. Nettlecombe Court is in a medieval ...

This is an introductory course on fungi exploring different places to find them in the grounds of Margam Country Park in south Wales. We will identify them initially to families and take ...

A weekend course based in the grounds of Margam Country Park that will introduce the principles of moss identification for the beginner focusing on the larger and most common species and ...

This one-day course is suitable for those who are new to woodland site management or who wish to refresh their knowledge. It will look at managing woodland for wildlife, with a focus on ...

Basic introduction to monitoring common mammals as an engagement tool. Covering reading tracks, trails and signs, camera trapping, surveying and recording. Indoor session - covering basic ecology; ...

This very popular course will benefit ecologists, land managers, rangers, planners, environmental consultants and students. The main focus of the course will be to introduce participants to ...

Soils are a natural part of the landscape and contain a lot of information about its development. This course explores the field characters of natural soils around the Field Centre unlocking ...

A charismatic group of trees, with aesthetically pleasing foliage and cones, that with a little experience can be placed into recognisable groups e.g. Spruces or Firs. What can seem like an ...

This will be a short course tailored to the needs of those who would like to know more about the ecology, biology and identification of bryophytes. We will be visiting some bryophyte-rich ...

Learn skills to design conservation projects which have more impact. In this brand new workshop you will be guided through each step in designing an effective and comprehensive strategy for achieving ...

Learn skills to deliver conservation projects of any type or size. Developed specifically for wildlife conservationists, this workshop will provide you with the project management skills to run any ...

This is a training course on the identification of macrofungi using scientific identification procedures aided by keys and microscopy. By the end of the weekend participants should be able ...

Explore the benefits and challenges and great practice ways of involving stakeholders in decisions about the environment. You will learn the four ways of relating to stakeholders, the five elements of ...

Stoneflies (Plecoptera), mayflies (Ephemeroptera) and caddisflies (Trichoptera) are three Orders of insects which are important to aquatic ecosystems. They are used as indicators of the ...

If you are a teacher, surveyor or simply enthusiastic about capturing and manipulating data, then it is vital that you know about GIS (Geographic Information System). This introductory ...

We are becoming aware of the major contribution that being physically active and stronger has on the educational attainment of students. This course will help you to learn the best ways to ...

If you work or play in the outdoors, then this course is ideal for you. There will be a strong emphasis on practical skills with plenty of hands-on activities to help deal with a broad range ...

Earn a Level 3 Award in both Outdoor First Aid (RQF) AND Paediatric First Aid (RQF) in a single 2 day session. QNUK is the issuing organisation. Our tutor, Adrian Goodhand, will be ...

An in-depth week of identification of microfungi, with a focus on the special species prevalent at this time of year. The course includes mountain trips to find alpine species of myxomycetes ...

This one-day course is designed for those with bat survey experience who would like to add thermal imaging techniques to aid them in their bat survey work. This is a classroom-based course ...

This one day course builds on participants' existing knowledge and provides an understanding of trees and the techniques needed to survey them effectively. The course combines theoretical ...

Nearly every species of grass, rush and sedge has at least one key feature which can be used to pinpoint them to genus and species level. This course aims to teach people to spot and memorise these ...

This course aims to support people to become effective facilitators capable of engaging a wide range of participants in ecological land management and food growing activities. With a focus on how to ...

Ecology for sustainability is about understanding how things can continue to work in nature for the foreseeable future. This programme will incorporate a scientific understanding of the issues ...

A unique weekend on natural, treatment free beekeeping in horizontal hives with Dr Leo Sharashkin of Missouri, USA. You can attend either or both days.  Saturday October 5  ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

QGIS is a freely available Geographic Information System (GIS) software package that can prove invaluable for bat groups and particularly Bat Group Recorders or other biological ...

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 ...

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 ...

A flexible Masters degree designed to develop a rigorous understanding of transformational responses to the pervasive effects that economic structures and environmental change are having on diet, ...

Assess theories of societal and behaviour change at all levels: personal; organisational; community, institutional and governmental, drawing on theories of behavioural science, social and systems ...

The course uses the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an understanding of the built environment at the community and individual buildings level. Key building issues ...

The Sustainability and Adaptation Planning masters degree gives you the knowledge and skills to plan for adapting to environmental change. It also gives you the tools to drive sustainability strategy ...

Aimed at arborists who already have a basic understanding of the issues surrounding bats and trees and can undertake an initial scoping study for bat roosts. This follow on course will ...

This basic awareness course, developed by the Bat Conservation Trust and supported by the Arboricultural Association, will help arborists to carry out tree works with consideration of the potential ...

Learn about the benefits, challenges and management techniques of using animals to improve a variety of wildlife habitats across Dorset. The Dorset Wildlife Trust manage Kingcombe ...

Get practical experience of sustainable building materials and methods and learn the theory behind the selection and use of materials, energy flows, site selection and preparation phases, waste ...

The M.Arch: Sustainable Architecture is aimed at the architecture student who understands that the world is in a time of transition and that building design plays an important role in environmental ...

A flexible Masters degree designed to develop a rigorous understanding of different energy technologies, exploring the subject through a combination of academic study, discussion and hands-on ...

The social media revolution is here. Whether it’s a mystery to you or you want to share your experience, this session will challenge, inspire and enthuse you to take action and go social. ...