Christmas Magic for EYFS and KS1 Santa and his elves are visiting Amersham Field Centre to train a new generation of elf helpers. Explore the enchanted woodland, learn important elf skills, make a Christmas decoration in the elf workshop and help find Santa’s missing code. Meet Santa in his…
It’s so important that the next generation understand how climate change and global warming are affecting and changing our planet. Spend the day learning about and understanding the factors involved in climate change and how they are affecting our environment. From burning fossil fuels, the greenhouse effect and deforestation, you’ll…
This Grasses, Sedges and Rushes course will provide you with an understanding of the importance of these species for conservation, ecology and recording. The countryside around the Preston Montford Centre offers a great range of habitats to explore from roadsides and improved grassland to moorland, water margins, fen, calcareous grassland…
This course on identification of macrofungi is for those who are interested in fungi, have some basic experience of trying to identify them (e.g. using a pictorial field guide or participating in group recording forays) and would like to take their identification skills further. This fungi course will equip you…
Empirical methods for evaluating the ecological value of a site are an increasingly important element of nature conservation. This site assessment course will allow you to gain an understanding of the methods used in assessing site quality using vegetation. Reporting of the local or national value of a development site,…
Learn the basics of watercolour techniques to create a piece of botanical illustration. Read more The days will cover how to lay down simple glazes, merging colours, getting good gradations, adding fine details and so much more. About the tutor Janie Pirie Janie Pirie has had a life-long interest…
Learn how to create your own Christmas Watercolour. Using natural plant materials, baubles and various Christmas decorations we will be setting up a still life ready to paint for use as a personalised Christmas card or as a festive gift to give to family or friends. Read more This…