Course: Mosses - An Introduction (Half Day)

Field Studies Council

4th October 2025
Bushy Park, London
£35 - students can get 20% off using the code 'BioStudent20' at checkout

EcologyConservation & Wildlife


This beginner mosses course is an excellent starting point for anyone curious about the fascinating world of mosses.

Mosses are a comparatively neglected group, yet they have much to offer. They are at their best in winter and are sensitive to soil and habitat conditions. With over half of all European moss species present in the UK, there is so much to explore!

This course will include:

  • Understanding simple moss biology and ecology.
  • Practical experience identifying features of some of the most common moss species with an expert tutor.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Describe which groups of organisms are classified as mosses and what makes them different from other plants.
  • Understand the basics of moss biology including the different stages of moss life cycles.
  • Describe moss habitats and the environmental conditions they require.
  • Describe the key features required for identification and identify most common moss species.

This course is eligible for a student discount. If you are a current student, please use discount code BioStudent20 at checkout for 20% off.

Please refer to the Field Studies Council website for further information and to book. 

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Field Studies Council is a pioneering environmental education charity committed to enabling people to discover, explore, understand, and be inspired by the world around us. Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provide day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes

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