We are delighted to announce a unique opportunity to become a residential volunteer on Lundy, a rugged island situated in the Bristol Channel Approaches. Immerse yourself in island life while gaining ...

We are looking for a volunteer to join the team for the 2026 season to support the island's important Atlantic Grey Seal monitoring programme. No specific qualifications or experience are necessary to ...

Calling all birders! We are delighted to announce a unique opportunity to become a residential volunteer on a high-profile Bird Observatory. Lundy, a rugged island situated in the Bristol Channel ...

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, ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Would you like to live in the middle of the Amazon rainforest as part of a fantastic multicultural team while helping to preserve wild macaws? Add to that learning a new set of skills and gaining ...

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 ...

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, ...