Dr Carolyn Drever is a writer and a teacher with a special interest in English and Outdoor Learning. She began teaching creative writing 30 years ago, has taught in universities and schools, and worked on projects with the Field Studies Council, the Wildlife Trusts and EU Erasmus+. She is currently…
This beginner folklore course will look at the history, mythology, and significance of a variety of trees and common wildflower species. Trees and wildflowers have been beneficial in terms of industry and medicine but also sacred to a variety of civilisations throughout time. Their beauty and vibrancy has meant…
Welcome to Field Studies Council’s Natural History Online Learning courses. We offer a range of online Natural History courses suitable for all levels of knowledge, hosted on our online learning platform Moodle. You can start your journey with us at introductory level, working up to beginner, intermediate and finally advanced…
World Mental Health Day is recognised by the World Health Organisation. It works to ensuring mental health is treated the same as physical health, and…
Guest Blog by Bryophyte Expert and FSC Tutor Laurie Wildwood So what are you waiting for? Go on, get out! You need…
Unique opportunity for 16–25-year-olds to apply for a 90% subsidised, Darwin-inspired scholarship, combining environmental education and ongoing support. Applications are now open for 2024! Apply Now (16 -17) Apply Now (18 – 25) Applications will close at 9pm Sunday 2nd June 2024 If you are aged 16-25…
This beginner course presents a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of dragonflies and damselflies, the Odonata! You will be introduced to their fascinating life cycles and ecology before observing the different life stages in action out in the field. The day will be rounded off by…
This beginner to intermediate course introduces you to a selection of fascinating, but often overlooked invertebrates of the soil and litter layer. Through richly illustrated talks and a field sampling session, we will learn how to recognise, find and record a range of more obscure species that can…
BTO harness the skills and passion of birdwatchers to advance our understanding of ornithology and produce impartial science – communicated clearly for the benefit of birds and people. Field Studies Council discount a number of our natural history courses each year to allow BTO members the opportunity to expand their…
This beginner-level course on botany will introduce you to the key features of flowering plants and will guide you through using these to identify wildflowers. As you become familiar with the features of plants from a range of different species, your confidence and ability to use field guides…