Course: Introduction to Grasses

Join expert botanist John Handley for a one-day course focused on vegetative grass identification at Wilder Doddington.

Grasses are found across every British habitat and act as key indicator species, helping ecologists distinguish between habitats, understand plant communities and assess habitat quality.

Designed for professional ecologists who want to develop confidence using identification keys, this hands-on course combines classroom learning with field practice. It is also an ideal accompaniment to the previous day’s botanical course on the top ten plant families.

You will explore the Wilder Doddington landscape to find and identify a wide range of grasses, supported by additional specimens brought from other sites to broaden your experience.

Date and time: Tuesday 28 July 2026, 9.30am – 4pm (Please arrive by 9.15am to allow for a prompt start)
Location: The Wild House, Wilder Doddington, Doddington Hall Estate, Lincoln LN6 4RU
Cost: £120
Tutor: John Handley
Duration: 1 day
Level: Beginner to early intermediate

Course Bundle

Book both Botanical Skills for Ecologists on 27 July and Introduction to Grasses on 28 July together for £200.

To receive the discounted rate, please select the ‘2 course bundle’ ticket option when booking.