This entoLEARN webinar will explore the ant species within the genus Myrmica that occur in the UK. Ant specialist Gary Skinner will cover these species ecology, behaviour, distribution and ...

Learn about the different species of trees belonging to the genus Populus that are found in the UK. In this webinar, Russell Miller will provide an overview of the diversity and identification of both ...

Learn how to process, preserve and manage fly specimens for recording, research and reference collections. Whether you’re a student, naturalist, ecologist, conservation practitioner, biological ...

Discover current research and innovative projects focused on urban woodlands. As towns and cities continue to grow, understanding how to protect, restore and manage urban woodlands is becoming ...

Spend 16 weeks training with Ambios in Spring 2027 and step confidently into a career supporting nature recovery. Join us for an immersive learning journey where you’ll deepen your understanding of ...

This course offers an introduction to the ID and ecology of GCN, protective legislation, survey techniques and standards, and result analysis. The course is designed to refine practical survey ...

Nearly every species of grass and most sedges have at least one key feature, which can be used to pinpoint them to genus and species level. This course aims to teach people to spot and memorise these ...

This course is aimed at anyone interested in surveying for water voles and otters, including for conservation and management purposes. The water vole has suffered a catastrophic decline over the last ...

Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and eager to make a real difference? This course is designed for young people like you who want to turn their commitment to protecting our planet into ...

This beginner course will cover the theory and practice of designing and carrying out reptile surveys using standard methods, and how to record the results. The course is suitable for anyone with a ...

Lichens are more than just a biological curiosity; they are key players in our ecosystems, serving as indicators of air pollution and ecosystem integrity. This course equips students with the ...

In this beginner to early intermediate course, you will explore the bryophyte flora of the woodlands around Aberfoyle, Scotland. You will learn to identify some of the common species in the field and ...

This advanced course will cover great crested newt identification and ecology, survey techniques, the Habitat Suitability Index (HSI), and will include opportunities to practice netting, bottle ...

This beginner bryophytes course is a great place to start for those taking their first steps into the world of mosses, liverworts, and hornworts. During this course, you will gain a better ...

As autumn turns to winter, the broad-leaved trees lose their colour and the conifers stand out in contrast. This course will focus on teaching the practical skills of identification for conifers and ...

Even without flowers, grasses are beautiful and easier to identify than you might think. On this beginner-intermediate course, you will learn how to identify grasses vegetatively (i.e. when not in ...

Build confidence in R and turn ecological datasets into clear, useful outputs for reports and research. This beginner-friendly online course is suited to ecologists, environmental consultants, ...

Develop practical mapping and spatial data skills for ecology, conservation, and environmental projects. This introductory online course is suitable for learners starting with GIS, as well as ArcGIS ...

Move beyond basic regression and build confidence in analysing complex ecological data in R. This online course is relevant to ecological researchers, environmental consultants, conservation ...

This course is designed to help you identify our native trees and shrubs using their twigs, buds and bark. It will focus on native species plus a handful that are well naturalised. ...

Pine, spruce, larch, fir, cedar, redwood… a classroom introduction to the identification of conifers using their foliage and cones. Linked to the following Study Day ‘Conifers at Bedgebury Pinetum’. ...

Field studies amongst the largest collection of conifers in the UK. By the end of the session you will be able to identify most of the commonly found conifers in Britain. ...

The Species Recovery Trust run a wide range of online short courses on topics aimed to improve your identification skills and understanding of ecosystems. They run throughout the year and include a ...

Explore the world of European beavers in the UK and put into practice what you have learned in an outdoor beaver survey. The aim of this course is to give an introduction to beavers and surveys ...

An online training day on the UK Habitat Classification (UKHab) Version 2, a classification system for vegetation habitats used in planning, conservation and land management. UKHab has replaced Phase ...

Explore how we can protect and rehabilitate nature whilst maintaining essential ecosystem services on our MSc Sustainability and Ecology. Great changes have occurred in human society in the past 200 ...

The course combines the content from our Scoping Surveys for Arborists and our Secondary Roost surveys course, allowing participants to complete their training on bats and arboriculture in a single ...

The course will empower participants with the confidence to know what to do in a range of scenarios involving bats. Our experts will talk you through bat ecology, our resident bat species and have in ...

In this Lantra-accredited course, developed by the Bat Conservation Trust and supported by the Arboricultural Association, we will provide you with the awareness of bat ecology, behaviour and legal ...