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Thursday 26th February 2026, 7-8pm. Recording will be available to all who register.

Aimed at individuals or groups who are already recording species or habitats but want to find out more about mapping the data being collected. Two free online evening sessions will look at the tools and techniques that can be used to map your data. The first session provided a broad introduction to…

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Thursday 12th February 2026, 7-8pm. Recording will be made available to anyone who registers.

Aimed at individuals or groups who are already recording species or habitats but want to find out more about mapping the data being collected. Two free online evening sessions will look at the tools and techniques that can be used to map your data. This first session provides a broad introduction…

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Flexible with monthly or annual membership options

Sheepdog Training is a skill area which LANSS gets asked for, there is a lot of interest in learning this skill but not too many opportunities for training. It is generally very expensive to get a dog trained and you typically send the dog away for someone else to train it. As an alternative this…

Part-time
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IMG 9304 good Agriculture + Horticulture
Lancaster
Level 3 Qualification

Starts September 2026. The timetable will potentially be 5 days per week incorporating the industry placement. The course incorporates a mandatory industry placement that will require a minimum of 45 days/315 hours of work.

On this T Level course you will get to work with a range of small and large animals both within the LMC collection and during off-site visits to farms, zoos and other animal related organisations. You will gain a range of practical skills including handling and restraint, preventative care, diet…

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2 Years
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Want to help tackle climate change, protect ecosystems, and shape sustainable futures? At the Environment Agency, our Environment & Science placements put you at the heart of evidence-based decision-making. Our 12-month industry placements, starting in September, offer hands-on experience in…

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Want to help tackle climate change, protect ecosystems, and shape sustainable futures? At the Environment Agency, our Environment & Science internships put you at the heart of evidence-based decision-making. Our 12-week summer internships, starting in June, offer hands-on experience in…

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Job Vacancy

We are looking for an inspiring person to lead the development of the school’s education programme at Susan’s Farm for young people. The post holder will deliver an engaging and stimulating programme of activities under the new overarching theme of ‘Explore and Engage: Learning through Nature’. You…

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Do you love agriculture and enjoy sharing your knowledge just as much as getting your boots muddy? Kendal College is on the lookout for an energetic and passionate Agriculture Lecturer to inspire the next generation of farmers, land managers, and agri-professionals. This is your chance to bring…

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