This entoLEARN webinar will cover the identification, ecology, habitats and distribution of the ten species of froghopper currently known to occur within the UK. By the end of the presentation, ...

Gain a better understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). Join us as we explore what to expect and how to interpret the Metric when reviewing Biodiversity Net Gain. This four-week course equips ...

This introductory online course will introduce you to the key characteristics of amphibians, and will then look more in-depth into the identification and ecology of UK species. Increase your knowledge ...

Build your understanding of botanical anatomy considering the structure and function of leaves, flowers and fruits and seeds, germination and flower fertilisation in this intermediate wildflower ...

This introductory online course will introduce you to the key characteristics of reptiles, and will then look more in-depth into the identification and ecology of UK species. Reptiles are secretive ...

A course to help participants get to grips with arable plants, learn different conservation techniques and arable management options. A one-day course giving participants familiarity of several common ...

This entoLEARN webinar will explore the species of ant within the genus Formica that occur in the UK. Gary Skinner will explore aspects of their ecology, behaviour, distribution and identification. ...

In this introductory webinar, Martin Lines (Farmer and CEO of the Nature Friendly Farming Network) explores why farming with nature is better for our businesses, our environment and is also the most ...

Learn why plant–pollinator interactions matter, how they underpin the UN SDGs, and what actions can support a pollinator-friendly future. Pollinators are fundamental to the health of natural ...

Secure the future of our natural world tomorrow by surveying wildlife today. The part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Ecological Survey Techniques is a dynamic blend of online modules and hands-on ...

This course is an introduction to the basic structure of ferns and their unusual life cycle. The morning will be spent in the classroom at Tyland Barn where the main focus will be on identification, ...

In this beginner online course, you will be introduced to the identification skills needed to reliably identify the UK’s bumblebee species in the field. There are currently 24 species of bumblebee ...

Delivered in partnership with BSBI, FISC comprises a test that determines your botanical skill level on a scale from 1 (beginner) to 5 (professional) with 6 being awarded in exceptional cases. They ...

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 ...

Orbweb spiders (family Araneidae) are one of the most familiar groups of spiders found in the UK, known for their characteristic wheel-shaped webs and their key role in controlling insect populations. ...

This study day will equip you with skills to recognise trees by their leaves. We shall spend the morning in the classroom when the emphasis will be to consider ways to distinguish trees by their leaf ...

The entoLIVE webinar programme shines a spotlight on invertebrate science. Check out the latest entomological research in our free webinars. ...

Learn about ancient and veteran trees and how to recognise and record them. Ancient and veteran trees are a wonderful feature of our landscape and we are only just beginning to understand their ...

This online course will begin with a discussion on bumblebee conservation and decline, evolution, lifecycle and their autecology. We will briefly cover identification of the big seven and then move ...

Get to grips with the basic features of the largest family of flowering plants. Can you distinguish between all the thistle lookalikes, between the mayweeds and chamomiles, or between the hawkbits and ...

Monitoring the species living in a specific area has always been import, but as our climate changes it has become even more vital to understand the development of these life cycles. We have therefore ...

If you work or lead groups outside, do conservation work, volunteer, coach or exercise in the outdoors, then this Outdoor First Aid Level 2 course is ideal for you. There will be a strong emphasis ...

Refresh or improve your identification skills of chalk grassland plants. On this course you will spend a whole day exploring a chalk grassland habitat with the aim of identifying the plants found ...

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 day of this ...

An online identification course covering all of Britain’s bumblebee species. This online course will begin with a discussion on bumblebee conservation and decline, evolution, lifecycle and their ...

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 ...

This 2-part online training course will enable you to to share your passion for bats to inspire others to get involved in bat conservation. Bat walks are an accessible and popular way to introduce ...

We will help you to develop skills to identify potential bat roosts and the confidence to know how to proceed in difficult scenarios you may encounter. Our experts will walk you through bat ecology ...

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 ...