Seasonal spotlight: Bee-flies
As the winter chill fades and days get brighter, insects emerge from their shelters to enjoy the floral offerings of early spring. Since many…
Wildflowers and woodland: charities team up to deliver natural history courses
The Eden Project has teamed up with Field Studies Council to deliver expert-led natural history courses at the Eden Project this summer.Taking place in July…
Gardening for pollinators
With longer days and warmer weather, gardeners find themselves busier than ever. Seeds are sown, and plants are nurtured, all in anticipation of vibrant…
A decade of discovery: The journey of a Young Darwin Scholar
Flying the flag for the Field Studies Council Young Darwin Scholarship is 26-year-old Charlie Lawler. He’s a role-model for all those toying with the…
Specialist ecological recording programme launched to meet national green skills gap
A specialist ecological recording programme to strengthen understanding of the UK’s biodiversity and meet a national green skills gap has been launched at Harper…
New high-tech app to streamline woodland surveys for landowners
A newly launched high-tech online application is set to transform the way landowners, managers and ecologists across the UK carry out woodland surveys.The new Woodland…
Empowering Tomorrow’s Minds: Young Darwin Scholars of 2023
Blog by Mollie Clay, Biodiversity Learning Development OfficerWhat is the Young Darwin Scholarship?The Young Darwin Scholarship is a Field Studies Council initiative supporting young people…
Capturing moments and developing nature writing skills
A blog by Jo Roberts, an aspiring author, intuitive writing mentor, and book coach living in Cumbria. Jo has recently participated in our online…
Seal pupping season with the Seal Research Trust – advice and insights
This blog is from Sue Sayer MBE, a biodiversity tutor at the Field Studies Council and an internationally renowned researcher and author. For over 20…
A glimpse into the world of nature writing
A blog by Jo Roberts, an aspiring author, intuitive writing mentor, and book coach living in Cumbria. Jo has recently participated in our online…