Invasive crayfish are one of the biggest threats to aquatic ecosystems worldwide. They can cause major adverse effects on native crayfish, invertebrates, fish and plant communities as well ...
Whether you are cramming for a FISC test, feeling nervous about an upcoming year of surveys, or just trying to get better at botany, this is the course for you. We've taken roughly 200 species of ...
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 ...
The FSC Ecosystem Services course is designed to give participants an introduction to the FSC Ecosystem Services procedure and the range of opportunities for use of the procedure by forest ...
If you work or lead groups outside, do conservation work, volunteer, coach or exercise in the outdoors, then this Outdoor First Aid Level 2 course is ideal for you. There will be a ...
The National Forum for Biological Recording's annual conference will take place in person at the YMa Pontypridd in south Wales (near Cardiff) on Thu 09 May 2024 until Sat 11 May 2024. ...
In this beginners online course, you will learn more about the biology and ecology of UK seal species that you may see around our coastline. By the end, you will appreciate their ...
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 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 ...
The Level 3 course is designed to develop leadership, facilitation, practical and teaching skills to enable participants to understand the principles and ethos of Forest School and to plan and deliver ...
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach to development that aims to leave nature in a measurably better state than before. This is achieved through embedding the mitigation hierarchy into ...
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 ...
Coastal habitats contain many beautiful and interesting plant species adapted to some extreme environmental conditions. This course will help you develop your ability to identify many of the ...
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 ...
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 ...
This course offers an introduction to the ID and ecology of GCN, protective legislation, survey techniques and standards, and result analysis. The course is designed to refine practical survey ...
This six-week, online programme is aimed at those in the early stages of their career in conservation, and those looking to improve their leadership skills in entry and middle level roles in ...
This AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group accredited training course is an exciting opportunity to learn from our highly experienced outdoor tutors. You will use primary curriculum linked ...
Bats are fascinating animals, but very elusive and challenging to study. This beginner-intermediate course will explore the world of bats in woodlands and demonstrate the special techniques ...
This intermediate course will introduce a plethora of habitats, all falling under the umbrella of ‘mire’. Bogs and marshes are among the richest of habitats and both are examples of ...
This beginner course will introduce you to the ancient art of wildlife tracking. Tracking involves a range of skills. This course will teach you to follow clues, work out what the animal was ...
Explore the fascinating world of bird songs and calls in this beginner-intermediate course. Learn to identify and interpret the sounds of the birds around you! This ...
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 ...
This training course has been developed with input from experienced practitioners to help conservationists manage conservation projects of any type or size. You will learn how to: Apply a set of ...
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... ...
Wild Beach has been developed nationally by the The Wildlife Trusts as a progression and transfer of Forest School to the coastal environment. This 3 day Level 3 course, accredited by AIM ...
A one day certificated course for adults working with young children in Forest School sessions. A day exploring how we can adapt the skills we learn in Forest School training, into both ...
The Level 3 course is designed to develop leadership, facilitation, practical and teaching skills to enable participants to understand the principles and ethos of Forest School and to plan and deliver ...
The Level 2 course will prepare you with the skills to give effective support to a Forest School Leader in the delivery of Forest school sessions. We will discuss the Forest school approach to ...
This 3 day accredited training equips practitioners to deliver outdoor learning sessions linked to the National Curriculum. Learning outside of the classroom, through hands-on ...
This self-led online course is designed to give learners an overview of the fundamentals that underpin the biodiversity metric and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG.) On completion, learners will ...
The in-person training includes an overview of the history and objectives of FSC, as well as: Overview of general requirements for FM application, National and interim national standards and the role ...
Each year the River Restoration Centre (RRC) holds an Annual Network Conference that brings together 300 - 400 professionals from all areas of river restoration including contractors, ...
iRecord 101 for Rangers is a 90-minute webinar introducing the iRecord online biological recording platform. Learners are taught how to submit their wildlife observations into iRecord and how this ...
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 ...
The entoLIVE webinar series is a programme of virtual talks exploring the science of insects and other invertebrates. Understanding the latest scientific findings about our wildlife is ...
This course is designed to give a theoretical and practical experience in botanical and habitat survey techniques available in the UK. You will learn how to select the appropriate methods ...
An online training day on the UK Habitat Classification, a new comprehensive classification system for vegetation habitats used in conservation and land management. UKHab is a new comprehensive ...
Nearly every species of grass and most sedges have 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 training day is intended for early career consultant ecologists, conservationists, land managers, volunteers and trainees. The course will be split into two sections, the first will be delivered ...
This course is aimed at anyone interested in surveying for water voles and otters, including for conservation and management purposes. The water vole has suffered a catastrophic decline over ...
This course is aimed at anyone interested in surveying for badgers, including early career ecologists, conservationists and land managers. The following topics will be covered during an ...
An increasing number of people are choosing to invest their savings in the purchase of woodland, for the many recreational, ecological and physical benefits that owning such a space can ...
This training course has been developed with input from experienced practitioners to help conservationists engage effectively with the right stakeholders for any type of conservation project. ...
On this flexible Master’s degree immerse yourself in examining sustainability and behaviour change theories at all levels: personal, organisational, community, institutional and governmental, drawing ...
A flexible Masters degree designed to develop a rigorous understanding of the impacts of environmental change on global and local food systems and the natural world. The programme draws on our expert ...
On this flexible Master’s degree immerse yourself in gaining a contextual understanding of global and local scale ecological sustainability and explore ecological worldviews from across the globe and ...
The course offers a holistic view of sustainability through its taught modules and allows students more time than a traditional Masters course to independently research and use the concepts of ...
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 ...
A flexible Master’s degree designed to develop a deep understanding and confidence around sustainable design principles and sustainable materials, their regulatory and legal requirements and their ...
A flexible Master’s degree designed to develop a rigorous understanding of transformational responses to climate change. This Master’s degree tackles these themes through a combination of academic ...
Intended specifically for students pursuing a career in Architecture, this course offers a unique combination of design-based academic study and practical hands-on learning. Students are introduced to ...
Gain industry-relevant knowledge and practical skills with our hands-on MSc Ecological Survey Skills with Placement degree. This course will provide all you need to work in the competitive consultancy ...
Our small group training courses provide a transformative learning experience in an inspirational and dynamic environment. This course is for you if you’re a student or early-career environmental ...