

Explore wildlife and habitat management in amenity areas, addressing key drivers, clarifying biodiversity concepts, discussing proactive habitat management strategies. The course clarifies the often-misapplied term "biodiversity" and discusses strategies for better habitat management through understanding soil, nutrient, and water management principles, with insights from Dr. Christian Spring. Additionally, it covers relevant regulations for sustainable management, while case studies and educational videos provide practical examples and explanations of invasive species control.
This course covers the following content:

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…
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…
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…
Friday 29th May 2026 at Gosling Sike
A rare opportunity to test your botanical skills against a recognised professional standard developed by the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. It will help you understand your skill level and how you can further develop your identification skills! Booking essential.

Lancaster University Open Days and Campus Tours

Myerscough College Open Days 7 February and 18 April 2026

Wildflower hay meadow talk, Windermere