The course will cover; identification and ecology of dormice, legislation protecting them, survey standards and techniques, mitigation and licensing, habitat management. This training is intended for ...

Learn how to identify marine plants and animals and then carry out an intertidal survey. The course will begin in the Seaside Museum with an introduction to marine plant and animal identification, and ...

Observe and find out how to identify wetland birds. Discover how birds navigate during autumn migration and learn about the remarkable journeys they make. Much of the day at Oare Marshes will be spent ...

Get ready to learn all about identifying trees in the summer season! This hands-on workshop will teach you how to recognise different tree species with trees in full leaf. Your tutor will lead you ...

Bats are fascinating animals, but very elusive and challenging to study. This beginner-intermediate course will explore the world of bats in woodlands and demonstrate the special techniques required ...

Start at the very beginning; learn about basic tree biology and ecology and the common species we find in the UK in this introductory online course. Trees are an important part of the plant kingdom, ...

This 2-day beginner to intermediate course is designed to give you a broad introduction to woodland habitats in Britain. You will learn to identify key woodland indicator species, as well as get to ...

This 1-day intermediate course will introduce a plethora of habitats, all falling under the umbrella of ‘mire’. Bogs and marshes are among the richest of habitats and both are examples of mires, home ...

This 1 day beginner to intermediate course provides an introduction to the identification of the common Sedges and their Allies Cyperaceae, for those with little or no experience of this group. Sedges ...

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 ...

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 ...

Develop your knowledge and understanding of how to plan and execute bat surveys in line with best practice through this online course over 2 mornings. This new course is designed to give early career ...

This 1 day beginner to intermediate course provides an introduction to the identification of the Rush Family Juncaceae, which comprises rushes and woodrushes. Rushes and woodrushes occupy a wide range ...

This 1-day beginner to intermediate course will guide you in how to tackle the challenging group of the Asteraceae. The Asteraceae or Daisy family is the largest family in the world, with many ...

This 2-day beginner to intermediate course is designed to train learners in how to complete the Woodland Condition Assessment (WCA) using the Forestry Commission’s new app in the spring/summer. ...

Join our immersive Nature Skills Camp and spend a week exploring ecology, rewilding, wildlife, and practical conservation in the beautiful landscapes of South Devon. Designed specifically for ...

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 ...

Join expert botanist John Handley for a one-day course designed to help ecologists build confidence in recognising the ‘top ten plant families’, the groups that make up around 80% of the species most ...

Whether you’re a site manager, conservationist, wildlife gardener or ecologist, this session will equip you with the practical knowledge to create, improve and manage urban ponds for amphibians and ...

This course will focus on how to identify the key indicator species for improved and semi-improved grasslands, floodplain meadows, calcareous grasslands, acid grasslands, dry and wet lowland heath and ...

This inspiring course combines our Bats and Woodland Management Foundation e-Learning session with a one-day in-person session, which includes a 2.5-hour interactive site visit, exploring Potential ...

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, ...

This 2.5 day intermediate course explores a range of botanical skills that open up the world of plants for identification and surveying. Core botanical skills are essential for successful surveying of ...

This training day will give participants the confidence to identify a wide range of grasses at a time of year when many of them are not flowering. Throughout the day several species will be repeatedly ...

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 ...

Spend 12 weeks with Ambios on an immersive learning journey, where you will gain a deeper understanding of nature and develop the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue your dream ...

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 ...

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 ...

Scotland’s native aspen, Populus tremula, was once common but has gradually disappeared from our landscapes due to a combination of factors. Readily browsed by grazing animals and rarely setting seed ...