This is a beginner to intermediate course focusing on the ecology of the Hazel Dormouse for anyone with a professional or strong amateur interest in the species. The course will spend much ...

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 ...

Prepare to get hands-on with this two-day practical course focusing on the ecology of the Eurasian Beaver and survey techniques. With the return of beaver to watercourses across the UK, ...

This beginner course is designed to give ecologists the foundational botanical skills that are essential for accurate habitat surveying using UKHab and NVC. You will learn useful ...

This beginner course on dragonflies and damselflies is aimed at all those with a desire to learn more about identifying these stunning insects. Open to all levels of ability, we aim to ...

Aimed at beginners, this course will provide a hands-on introduction to British moths, focusing on the identification of common species of larger (macro) moths. It will introduce moth biology and ...

This self-led course provides an in-depth understanding of biodiversity, its importance, and the urgent threats it faces. You will explore key conservation policies and global biodiversity goals, ...

This Lantra-accredited course, developed by the Bat Conservation Trust and supported by the Arboricultural Association, will enable participants to carry out tree works with consideration for the ...

The National Bat Conference is the biggest event in the bat calendar! An opportunity to hear from experts, develop your skills and connect with bat workers from across the country ...

Are you passionate about nature and eager to make a real difference? Step into a world of rewilding, conservation, and ecological learning with our transformative Nature Recovery courses. Whether ...

Heathlands support a wide range of different plant communities, from dry acid grassland, through to heath, wet heath, acid seepages and bog communities. All of these support a range of key plant ...

The traditional arable flora of Britain has suffered many changes since the 1940s as farming methods have become more intensive. Many species have become rare; some have become extinct, while others ...

Five days learning to identify and record wild plants in nature reserves in Kent. We will be working in partnership with University of Kent to run a week-long botany course in 2025. Each ...

On this course you will spend a whole day exploring a meadow habitat (neutral grassland) with the aim of identifying the plants found there using hand lenses, identification guides, keys, mobile phone ...

Refresh or improve your identification skills of chalk grassland plants. This is one of three separate plant identification day courses we are running in different habitats this year. On this ...

Chafer beetles are a group of beetles belonging to the subfamily Melolonthinae within the family Scarabaeidae. They are medium to large-sized beetles known for their stout bodies, ...

Monitoring biodiversity is vital for making evidence-based decisions when it comes to our impact on nature, be that conservation, planning decisions or implementing guidance and best ...

Our Biodiversity Shorts are a series of webinars that delve into a range of natural history topics, with live discussion and tuition from an expert tutor. All webinars will be hosted on ...

This beginner to intermediate identification 1-day course will introduce you to the wonderful world of woodland plants. Woodlands are an important UK habitat and being able to ...

This course will focus on how to identify the key indicator species for improved and semi-improved grasslands, floodplain meadows, calcareous grasslands, acid grasslands, dry and wet lowland heath and ...

Learn all the skills you need to design, create and manage a forest garden through our seven month accredited online course, featuring the videos of Martin Crawford, author of several books on ...

Our Biodiversity Shorts are a series of webinars that delve into a range of natural history topics, with live discussion and tuition from an expert tutor. All webinars will be hosted on ...

A one-day course covering: identification and ecology of dormice, legislation protecting them, survey standards and techniques, mitigation and licensing, habitat management. This training day is ...

This training day will familiarise participants with wildflowers commonly encountered in the countryside, as well as the more specialist species associated with species-rich calcareous grassland. No ...

A chance to discover and learn about the local Broadland flora and fauna. How Hill is an ideal location to see a variety of England’s finest moths and butterflies with a possibility of ...

Spend a day with BCT's Woodland Specialist - ideal training for anyone involved in looking after a woodland. This inspiring, in-person course combines indoor classroom sessions with a 2.5 hour, ...

Are you ready to become a bat conservation champion? Our most popular introductory course designed to teach you everything you need to know to become an active participant in bat conservation in the ...

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 ...

Since 2020, SCOTLAND: The Big Picture (SBP) has convened and coordinated the Northwoods Rewilding Network, a Scotland-wide chain of more than 75 landholdings, all committed to nature ...

This immersive learning day provides a unique opportunity to find out everything you want to know about tree planting, tree protection and woodland management at the multi-award-winning Lynbreck Croft ...