Course: Spring 2025 Nature Recovery Traineeship (16 weeks)

Spend 16 weeks with Ambios in Spring 2025 and leave with the skills you need for a career supporting nature recovery.

On this immersive learning journey you’ll gain a deeper understanding of nature and develop the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence for your dream job.

You’ll be based on our wildlife-friendly farm and rewilding site on the Sharpham Estate in South Devon. The training is embedded in Ambios’ nature recovery work, helping you build a wealth of first-hand experience indispensable in developing a future working for wildlife.

Through a combination of workshops, field experiences, presentations, practical sessions, and hands-on training you will cover a breadth of learning, including: 

• Foundations of ecology and nature recovery - Explore ecological principles, the state of UK nature and land management approaches for nature recovery. 
• Natural history skills & knowledge - Enhance your wildlife identification skills for plants, birds, bats and learn wildlife monitoring techniques, including camera trapping and bird surveys.
• Wildlife survey & monitoring techniques – This traineeship is timed to coincide with the main ecological survey season, giving you access to the best possible range of learning experiences & opportunities
• Species reintroductions to support nature recovery - Study responsible species reintroductions with real-world examples from Sharpham and Devon. 
• Practical land management - Gain hands-on experience in woodland creation, tree planting, hedge laying, livestock handling, safe tool use, and countryside management. 
• Green woodwork & rural crafts - Connect with nature through traditional rural crafts, including spoon carving, charcoal burning, and stool-making workshops.
• Sustainable food and farming - Join horticulture sessions in our organic vegetable garden. Discover the relationship between nature and farming, wild food foraging, and plant-people connections. 
• Personal development - Receive personalised support to boost your confidence, enhance career prospects and find your direction in nature recovery. 
• Networking, education & engagement - Engage with our community, join environmental outreach efforts, broaden your network and gain valuable experiences. 
• Field trips - Visit partner rewilding sites, explore different landscapes in the surrounding areas of Devon and learn about their management approaches.

You will also be encouraged to live sustainably during your time with us, helping in our organic garden, farm, and shared community life.

This is a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in a real-world setting, supported by a team of wildlife professionals. Ambios, with its 30-year legacy, offers a team of professional scientists, land managers, and conservation educators ready to enhance your learning and placement experience with their diverse expertise. Click here to hear testimonials from previous Ambios trainees. 

Places are limited. To find out more about the traineeship and how to apply visit our website. 

This is a full board residential placement, the price includes accommodation, food, training, and field trips.