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 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 ...

Eurasian beavers were once widespread in England but were hunted to extinction by the 16th century for their fur, meat and scent glands. However, they are now slowly returning to the UK, ...

This course is aimed at anyone interested in surveying for badgers, including early career ecologists, conservationists and land managers. The following topics will be covered during an online ...

Great strides have been made in human development in the past 200 years, but much of this has come at the expense of the species and natural systems that keep us all healthy and alive. Even in remote ...

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 ...

Many birds from the African continent escape the intense heat of summer by travelling north to breed. Some of these transit through the UK while others stay for extended periods of time. ...

This presentation will provide an introduction to the use of professional wildlife detection dog teams for conservation, ecology, and research, explaining how detection dogs have been used for ...

On this one-day introductory course, the morning session will concentrate on everything from basic woodland ecology to applying for management grants. After an early lunch, we will then head out into ...

You will be taught how to accurately collect data through surveys to create a base line. From this you will be shown how to capture and record that information which will help to determine the status ...

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 ...

Spend 16 weeks with Ambios in Spring 2025 and leave with the skills you need for a career supporting nature recovery. On this immersive learning journey you’ll gain a deeper ...

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 introductory through to beginner online course will introduce you to some of our planet’s most misunderstood invertebrates, introducing aspects of spider biology and ecology and it aims ...

Otters are semi-aquatic animals that belong to the Mustelidae family of carnivorous mammals. Learn more about the otters in the UK, from their evolutionary past, biology, habitats, and behaviour ...

A variety of birds rely on habitats that provide enough food to nest and raise their chicks. As the seasons change, they must move to different climates to thrive and survive. Tutor Dan ...

Identifying trees in winter, without their usual abundant colour of leaves and fruits, can feel like a daunting prospect. But even in the depths of winter, seemingly bare and lifeless trees ...

During this webinar, we'll provide an overview of the 8 species of invasive plants that are listed by the UK government as being widely spread in England and Wales. We will cover how to recognise ...

This 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 ...

The entoLIVE webinar series is a programme of virtual talks exploring the science of insects and other invertebrates. Understanding the latest scientific findings about our wildlife is ...

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 ...