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May Courses , Professional Development for Environmental Professionals and Teachers, Publications of the Month for May - Ladybirds and Grassland Plants

Do one thing for nature with the FSC and BBC Breathing Places Field Studies Council has been working with the BBC and other partner organisations as part of the BBC Breathing Places campaign to provide help for schools to create space for plants and wildlife in school grounds.
Olympic Vision…FSC to develop a London Education Centre? The FSC has just published a feasibility study into developing a world-leading urban education residential centre in East London. The centre would offer outdoor education opportunities to London schools, but also to visitors from outside the region and the UK. The idea has already gathered tremendous support from local communities but also education leaders. We are now looking into the suitable places and possible sponsors…if you have any ideas please contact us.
New identification guide to owl pellets published This unique 8-page fold-out chart is both an identification guide to OWLS and a practical resource for investigating OWL PELLETS.
New identification guide to Orchids published FSC fold-out chart identification guide to British Orchids now available.
International Darwin Scholarship 8th-18th August 2008 As part of the Darwin 200 Anniversary celebrations the FSC is launching a Darwin Scholarship course at Preston Montford Field Centre in the UK, located near Shrewsbury– the birthplace of Charles Darwin.

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What's New This Month

May 2008

Adult Learner’s week, 17-23 May, is a focal point to encourage people of all ages to further their knowledge. But every week the FSC offers the opportunity to develop new skills and explore new areas of interest on leisure learning courses. Why not see if we can tempt you to get involved by searching the Individuals and Families section of the website.

With school half term and the long summer break fast approaching the FSC has many opportunities for families and also young people wanting to get away on their own. Family Wildlife, Active, and Creative holidays are available at a variety of locations and to suit families with differing ages of children. All have one thing in common - activities which help all members of the family explore and discover more about the natural world but most importantly have FUN!
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FSC Rhyd-y-creuau has two courses for young people aged 16-18 to help them develop skills and experience as well as deeper understanding of Snowdonia National Park.
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For Environmental Professionals

The training season for taxonomic and environmental training is well underway and as places on courses are in demand it is worth booking early to avoid disappointment.

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For Teachers

Plant Power

Plant Power returns for 2008. The popular Plant Power workshop will take place at FSC Orielton on the weekend of 6-8th June. The joint SAPS (Science and Plants in Schools) and FSC workshop will give new and exciting practical ideas for the delivery of the secondary science curriculum. For further information contact FSC Orielton.

Publications of the Month

Ladybirds foldout chart Ladybirds provide a natural form of pest control with most species feeding on aphids, making them a favourite visitor to most gardens at this time of year. To help you identify Britain’s favourite beetle the FSC has a Guide to ladybirds of the British Isles featuring the 26 most commonly found ladybirds in the British Isles.

Have you ever wandered along meadow paths and wondered what the beautiful wildflowers are that are waving in the summer breeze? Two fold-out charts A key to grassland plants 1 and A key to grassland plants 2 are the ideal companions to walks in the countryside this summer. The grassland plants 2 keyhelps identify the grassland plants of chalk and limestone soils and complements A key to grassland plants 1 which focuses on the identification of grassland plants found on neutral soils.