7th July 2026 other dates may become available
Ghyll Head is a provider for Mountain Training and have huge amounts of experience working with groups in the hills. We are very supportive, fun and love working with aspiring leaders through the schemes.We will run this course over 3 days. The pre requisites are to be registered with…
On demand videos on YouTube
Five short videos on Squirrel Management in Woodlands. Managing Forests to Benefit Red Squirrels, How to Carry out a Grey Squirrel Impact Assessment, Using live and lethal traps to manage grey squirrels: good practice guidance, Understanding how grey squirrels impact our woodlands, Using bait…
4th, 11th and 18th June 2026
Botanical identification training and survey opportunities in a selection of upland hay meadows. There are three days of free training for beginners, and also botanists wishing to refresh their skills. Wildflower, grasses and surveying 4 June 9:45 am - 4:30 pm. Grasses and sedges identification…
Flexible on demand training - takes 1-2 hours to complete
A practical guide to enhancing and maintaining biodiversity on school or college grounds, this free online training course is aimed at managers of any outdoor setting. The course has been developed by Natural England and Department for Education in collaboration with the National Biodiversity Data…
Volunteering
We’re looking to build a small team of in-field survey volunteers for our Hedges & Edges Project, in five target areas - The Eamont Catchment, River Petteril Catchment, Eden Lower Catchment, Upper Lune Catchment, and Greta and Rawthey Catchment.
Volunteering
You will be spending the morning learning how to survey hedgerows and ID tree and plant species within the hedge. You’ll also learn the difference between a good and bad hedgerow, and their wildlife and livestock benefits. This training is mandatory if you want to take part in our Hedges & Edges…
Volunteering
You will be spending the morning learning how to survey hedgerows and ID tree and plant species within the hedge. You’ll also learn the difference between a good and bad hedgerow, and their wildlife and livestock benefits. This training is mandatory if you want to take part in our Hedges & Edges…
Volunteering
Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome to come along and join us on our workparties. You may get wet and muddy, but you’ll meet new people, have fun, and help look after some beautiful places.
University of Lancashire Open Day 20th June 2026
Lancaster University Open Day 27th June 2026
Carlisle College Open Day 30th June 2026
