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 ...

Learn about beetles in this beginner online course. Over 4000 different species of beetles occur in Britain. Their huge diversity in form, behaviour and ecology make them a fascinating group to study ...

This introductory land mammals course will explore the biology, ecology and conservation of badgers and other mustelids. Mustelids are a family of carnivorous mammals including badgers, otters and ...

This beginner to intermediate course is a starting guide to the skills required to begin identifying and observing our native UK seabirds in the field. You will learn valuable observational field ...

This introductory online wildlife tracking course will explore the skills needed to confidently identify a variety of mammal and bird activities when you are out in the field. Wildlife tracking is a ...

The award-winning charity, Seawilding, is the UK's first community-led native oyster and seagrass restoration project. Their aim is to restore lost biodiversity, sequester carbon, create green jobs ...

Deer are a central component of Scotland’s ecosystems, contributing to vital natural processes through grazing, browsing, trampling, nutrient cycling and seed dispersal. Deer stalking also plays a key ...

Growing sustainable food is about working with nature, not against it. Led by expert gardener Nick Major, this Learning Day explores how small-scale food production can enhance biodiversity, improve ...

Scotland is ranked as one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world and although the power of nature to heal itself is extraordinary - it is not unlimited. Rewilding provides a practical ...

Over recent years, the rewilding movement in Scotland has gathered real momentum. There are now hundreds of projects all over Scotland putting rewilding principles into action. They include large ...

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

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 ...

Refresh or improve your identification skills of meadow plants. On this course you will spend a whole day exploring a meadow habitat (neutral grassland) 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 ...

Spend 16 weeks training with Ambios in Spring 2026 and step confidently into a career supporting nature recovery. Join us for an immersive learning journey where you’ll deepen your understanding of ...

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 ...

This course will help you understand the importance of habitats to the different amphibians. You will learn how to recognise the key species and be part of a torchlight survey at Vinters Valley Nature ...

Join our Pine Marten Study Day to find out more about their lifecycle, ecology, and conservation, learn about restoration efforts, and enjoy a tour of Wildwood’s mustelids. ...

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 ...

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 ...

As part of ARC’s ’Saving Scotland’s Amphibians and Reptiles’ (SSAAR) project, we will be running a series of free virtual (via Teams) training covering UK amphibian and reptile species identification ...

The entoLIVE webinar programme shines a spotlight on invertebrate science and marineLIVE focuses on marine biology. Check out the latest entomology and marine biology research in our free webinars. ...

Learn to review, identify and classify footage, manage data, and share camera trap findings through MammalWeb. Camera trapping is a non-invasive way to study wildlife, using motion- and heat-sensitive ...

This session is perfect for entomologists, ecologists and conservationists looking to improve their understanding of this group of bee-mimicking flies. Bee-flies (family Bombyliidae) are a charismatic ...

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 ...

Are you ready to become a bat conservation champion? Our most popular introductory course designed to teach you everything you need to know to become an active participant in bat conservation in the ...

BCT are collaborating with the RHS at their flagship garden research centre at Wisley, with their showcase wildlife garden. Join a cross sector of industry professionals involved in the design and ...

Developed by expert ecologist Rich Flight, this one day course builds on your existing knowledge and experience of bat surveying to broaden your versatility as an ecologist by providing you with an ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This course will teach easy ways to identify typical and common species in these habitats, including numerous grasses, sedges and rushes, as well as some of the more unusual plants. We will also look ...

This course will teach easy ways to identify typical and common species in these habitats, including numerous grasses, sedges and rushes, as well as some of the more unusual plants. We will also look ...

This course will teach easy ways to identify a combination of typical and common species in each of these habitats, including numerous grasses, sedges and rushes, as well as some of the more unusual ...

This course will teach easy ways to identify a combination of typical and common species in each of these habitats, including numerous grasses, sedges and rushes, as well as some of the more unusual ...

Our Certificate in Community Orcharding (CICO) is a unique course that combines high quality online learning with 7 action-packed, face-to-face training days. You will learn from orchard experts at a ...

This entoLEARN webinar will explore the diversity and ecology of subterranean and generalist species of harvestmen, focusing on their habitats, physical characteristics, and distribution patterns. The ...

Camera trapping is a non-invasive way to observe and study wildlife, using motion- and heat-sensitive cameras to automatically record animals in their natural environments. It enables us to capture ...

This beginner to intermediate 2-day course is a great opportunity to learn more about mosses and liverworts. Despite their small size, mosses and liverworts are beautiful, often structurally complex ...

This 2 day intermediate course will provide you with the skills required to confidently use the National Vegetation Classification (NVC) in winter as a framework to approach how plant communities are ...

Scotland’s wildlife is on the move - but without connected habitats, many species are struggling to survive. Nature networks create vital lifelines, linking wild spaces through corridors and stepping ...

This immersive learning day provides a unique opportunity to find out everything you want to know about tree planting, tree protection and woodland management at the multi-award-winning Lynbreck Croft ...

Peatlands cover more than 20% of Scotland’s land area and yet much of this water-purifying, carbon-storing habitat is in poor condition. Vast areas of peatland across Scotland are now being ...

Across mainland Europe, the Eurasian lynx is staging a comeback. Freed from the pressures of unsustainable hunting and benefiting from a softening of public attitudes, this enigmatic feline has been ...

This course will help you understand the complex needs of rivers and the urgent need to restore natural river processes for the benefit of both people and wildlife. ...

Working in rewilding can be deeply rewarding – but also demanding. This practical, discussion-led course offers a reflective space to explore the psychological side of rewilding, learn strategies for ...

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture has been working with experts across the Northwoods Rewilding Network to explore how rewilding can be financially viable as well as ecologically restorative. This practical, ...

During this course you will learn the art of immersive storytelling for rewilding, through description, personal anecdotes and by engaging your audience's senses and imaginations ...

Bioacoustic monitoring is becoming an indispensable tool for bird surveyors, ecologists, and conservation professionals—but how do you ensure you’re using it to its full potential? This webinar will ...

The Orchids form a diverse and fascinating family of British wildflowers, their intricate blooms and unique adaptations having captivated nature enthusiasts for centuries. Join Leif ...

Whether you are cramming for a FISC test, feeling nervous about an upcoming year of surveys, or just trying to get better at botany, this is the course for you. ...

This 2.5 day intermediate Amphibians and Reptiles course will provide you with the surveying and identification skills you need for monitoring and conservation projects. The course ...

This 2.5 day intermediate course will introduce you to lichens – the remarkable partnership between fungi and algae. Lichens are more than just a biological curiosity; they are key ...

This course will focus on teaching the practical skills of identification for conifers and broad-leaved trees in winter. We will also look at the differences in ecology and biology of the different ...

This beginner course will introduce you to the wonderful world of lichens. You will look at what exactly a lichen is, how they reproduce, interact with their environment, indicate levels of air ...

Since 2020, SCOTLAND: The Big Picture (SBP) has convened and coordinated the Northwoods Rewilding Network, a Scotland-wide chain of more than 75 landholdings, all committed to nature ...

Our small group training courses provide a transformative learning experience in an inspirational and dynamic environment. This course is for you if: you’re a student or early-career ...

This Learning Day combines an indoor presentation and discussion session, with a leisurely amble alongside the River Feshie, with Peter describing the changes that have taken place at Ballintean and ...

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 online QGIS course will teach you how to use the QGIS interface and begin to build, style, and present maps. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) underpin much of our modern life, ...

Rewilding is about nature and people. This Learning Day explores how to engage communities in rewilding efforts – from early conversations and cooperation, to navigating tensions and building ...