30 October 2026 1 Day (9:00am - 4:00pm)
*FULLY FUNDED* As connected technologies become more common across agriculture and food production, understanding how to protect digital systems has never been more important. This new 1 day course provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT). This…
Two days per month from November 2026 to March 2027
ADM covers all critical areas of modern day dairy farming. It focuses on providing management tools and knowledge that can be utilised on a day-to-day basis to achieve best practice and performance. It uses a mixture of classroom-based theory and on-farm practical demonstrations and exercises.
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…
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
Our Young Rangers programme offers a unique opportunity for young people aged 14 to 18 years to get involved in practical conservation volunteering. Young Rangers activities are led by experienced Rangers from both the LDNPA and partner organisations.
Volunteering
The Lake District National Park Authority looks after this unique corner of England, encouraging people to enjoy and appreciate its value and to conserve and enhance the cultural heritage, natural beauty, and unique wildlife of the Park. Our Ranger Services Volunteers work across the National Park…
Job Vacancy
Cumbria Local Nature Partnership are seeking a motivated and collaborative Project Officer to play a central role in delivering action for nature across Cumbria. This is an exciting opportunity to help make Cumbria’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) a reality, supporting organisations and…
Work Experience or placement
A new work experience programme is giving Armed Forces personnel preparing to leave or recently retired from the services the opportunity to explore rewarding careers in the dairy industry. The Armed Forces to Dairy pilot offers service leavers the chance to discover the wide range of opportunities…
SRUC Barony Open Days 13 August, 8 October and 26 November 2026
University of Lancashire Open Days 16 August, 11 October and 21 November 2026
Lancaster University Open Days 12 September and 17 October 2026
