This 2 day course will teach you all you need to know about Brushcutters and Trimmers and will lead to a LANTRA certificate. You will learn Maintenance and operation (engine, ...

This course will open your eyes and give you much more confidence so that you know which tree you are looking at. We will be looking at leaves, twigs, buds, bark and tree form to come up with the ...

This course is aimed at beginners and those with limited plant identification skills, who are keen to improve their botanical identification skills in order to help them carry out Phase One ...

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 ...

This introductory course touches on the three primary concepts to consider when managing a wooded area. You will discuss methods of conserving various habitat types. The seven step approach ...

This one-day beginners course will provide you with an introduction to the ecosystems, habitats and species that can be found in woodland areas. We will touch on the reasons why physical ...

The Dormice population is in decline and they have become extinct in some areas of the UK. The changes in farming practices, loss  of hedgerows and the fragmentation of woodland have ...

Gain an insight into these secretive nocturnal creatures. Join us for an afternoon talk about a variety of European owl species, including the three native to Surrey, before touring the ...

This course aims to provide the basic skills to undertake Phase 1 surveys and then to develop this knowledge with experience across a variety of habitats, allowing the wider applications and potential ...

This one-day course is designed for those new to bat work. You will be given a comprehensive foundation to bat biology, ecology and conservation. You will learn about the different UK species, range ...

This moss identification course is designed to introduce students to field bryology and will include teaching familiarity with the characteristics of the main groups of mosses and ...

This one-day course is aimed at professionals or interested amateurs and focuses on the analysis of calls recorded on full spectrum, broadband time expansion or frequency division bat detectors. The ...

A one day course aimed at ecological consultants. The Wildlife Acoustics Kaleidoscope Pro course will introduce participants to Kaleidoscope Pro, and its ability to analyse large data sets. The course ...

This course gives you the chance to explore the diverse coastline of Millport, including taking a trip on our research vessel (weather permitting), in order to discover the abundant coastal and sea ...

This course will mainly focus on the identification of broad-leaved trees and shrubs, however conifers will also be looked at in less detail. Features such as leaves, flowers, fruits and ...

With significant amounts of time spent on our research vessel and undertaking surveys from the shore, this course focuses on developing the practical skills needed to undertake marine mammal and ...

We will look at the processes involved in identifying a bird - from the basics of correctly judging size and shape, to more advanced aspects such as understanding moult and how it can help with ...

A course to introduce you to the wondrous variety of mammals we have in the UK, from shrews and dormice to badgers and otters, deer and bats. You will learn how to identify them by sight, ...

Ideal for interested amateurs, we will cover a fascinating range of scenery, interpreting a wide variety of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, the way they were formed and what they ...

Looking for a job change or career boost? An Oxford qualification - that you can take online while working - could be the answer. Apply now for our Postgraduate Certificate in ...

This introduction to geology offers a mix of field trips and classroom based activities. Presuming no previous knowledge of the subject, the course will start at the beginning with the ...

This course is aimed at all those with a desire to learn more about these stunning insects. Open to all levels of ability we aim to introduce you close-up to a good number of the 31 ...

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 School Leaders ...

The Wild flower identification for improvers course is ideal if you have previously completed the beginners course, or may have some initial botanical knowledge but want to brush up on your skills and ...

Learn how to take solid, focused action (materiality) to minimise environmental, economic & social impacts by employing the world’s most widely used standards. Identify-Measure-Manage-Change. ...

Every group is different, and every individual has different needs, desires and ideas on how things should be done. Managing both your staffs’ and your own expectations can be challenging at ...

Widen your career prospects in Nature Conservation by joining us on our Nature Conservation Workshops. These workshops are introductory tasters covering vital skills for nature conservation jobs and ...

A unique day of interactive and participatory learning to build your skills and confidence as a facilitator, meeting organiser or workshop leader. We will look closely at what ...

Every group is different, and every individual has different needs, desires and ideas on how things should be done. Managing both your staffs’ and your own expectations can be challenging at ...

This online course provides you with an introduction to GIS and QGIS. Whether you are new to GIS or transitioning from another software to QGIS, this course is designed to get you up and running ...

Did Blue Planet 2 leave you feeling desperate to know more about whales? Off on holiday and want to know how to identify whales in the wild? Our cetacean experts have extensive knowledge on whale ...

Do you want to learn the skills to be an exceptional marine educator? Through assessed activities and interactive workshops our 5 day intensive course is designed to equip participants with ...

Is your dream job to educate people about whales and dolphins in the wild? Would you love to have the opportunity to become a whale watching guide but not sure where to start? Our 5 day ...

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

Suitable for all levels of experience, this informative one day event focuses on one of our most iconic river dwelling mammals, the water vole. The course includes information on identifying ...

Designed for consultants or those needing to learn about dormouse legislation and how to detect and protect dormice on potential development sites. This classroom based course includes the ...

This course makes recruitment, management and, most importantly, engagement of volunteers easy. The training encourages you to look closely at the motivations of volunteers and how ...

This three day course is aimed at ecological consultants involved in undertaking professional level bat surveys. The course introduces participants to the practical elements of advanced ...

Gain the practical tools and techniques to make your facilitation skills engaging and productive. A unique day of interactive and participatory learning to build your skills and confidence as a ...

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 ...

Walking through a sea of wildflowers can be an amazing experience. Why not enhance that enjoyment by learning how to identify each of the species you see along the way? You can spend ...

With vital habitats being lost at an alarming rate, biodiversity enhancement – through priority habitat creation and management as an integral part of minerals restoration – can throw a much-needed ...

An introduction to grasslands - creation, establishment and aftercare - aimed at the minerals industry. Join us to learn about creating and managing calcareous grassland habitat to benefit a wealth of ...

This course will cover general good practice woodland management for wildlife, then look in detail at habitat requirements for a range of species and how to target management for them. There will be ...

This interactive workshop is aimed at those who design show gardens for developers. It will dispel some of the myths around what a wildlife garden is and introduce the species most likely to be ...

This is an interactive course for architects and ecologists. It will introduce delegates to the birds most likely to nest in buildings. It will review the legal obligations, what to look for and how ...

This interactive workshop is for contract managers and operative team leaders. It reviews the value of public open space for people and wildlife. It will unravel the jargon describing management ...

This workshop will introduce the principles of the design and establishment of new reedbeds, from concept and design to practical considerations and species target requirements. We will go through the ...

A stand-alone course, or a follow-on from An introduction to reedbeds. We will look in more detail at some of the advanced and dynamic management solutions available for old or degraded reedbeds, and ...

An introduction to reedbeds and their management for wildlife, focusing on reedbed specialist species. We will cover the ecology of key species and the basic reedbed vegetation types, hydrology and ...

A 1 day course covering how to identify a range of common waterside plants, focusing on submerged, floating, emergent and bankside communities of slow-flowing/standing water.  Lowland ...

A one-day course giving participants familiarity of several common and endangered arable plants and a chance to look at and learn about different conservation techniques and arable management options ...

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 ...

This course covers the basics of habitat assessment, from Phase I through to the rudiments of the National Vegetation Classification system. In particular we will become familiar with the key ...

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 ...

Join us, MARINElife and other organisations throughout the UK, at our training day to learn how to observe and identify Whales, Dolphins and Seabirds from on land or sea. You will also find out how to ...

The Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve is especially noted for its populations of waxcaps, with around two dozen of the British species recorded here. Waxcaps (genus Hygrocybe) are the ...

The Dorset Wildlife Trust manage Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve and Powerstock Common with their own herds of cattle and sheep as part of the conservation management plan. This course ...

Data is becoming increasingly important in today’s society, with huge quantities being generated by the maritime sector (e.g. fisheries, aquaculture, shipping, exploration, extraction, ...

At the very peak of the wildflower season come to Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve to savour our species-rich hay meadows and to learn all about restoring and recreating flower-rich ...

Would you like to begin the journey into the cryptic world of bats? Aimed at the beginner/novice who wants to start their learning on the subject, this workshop will introduce you to the ...

Discover the diversity of summer butterflies and moths across Dorset’s famed landscape of chalk downlands, pastures, woodlands and coast. This special course will take you to a number ...

Learn to identify the diverse flowers and grasses of Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve. The ability to identify wild flowers, orchids and grasses in the field opens up a whole world ...