Ecology courses open the door to hands‑on exploration, giving participants the chance to develop ecological surveying skills across a variety of wild habitats.
Guided by experienced leaders, you’ll learn how to identify species with confidence, choose the right sampling techniques, collect data responsibly, and turn your findings into meaningful insights.
One day you might be measuring species richness along a rocky shore; the next, testing for pollution in a freshwater stream or uncovering hidden biodiversity in an ancient woodland. Expect to set humane mammal traps, run moth surveys, tune in to the ultrasonic world of bats, and peer down the microscope at the tiny life forms that hold ecosystems together. This course aims to build shared sense of connection to the natural world.
This course is open to those aged 16-18 years old and is suitable for the residential section of the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. Always check with your leader before booking.
Tutor: Centre Staff
This course will be led by our experienced and enthusiastic tutors.
What's Included
Before You Attend
This residential is only open to young people who will be aged 16 - 18 years old at the time of attending.
We want to ensure participants get to share in their experience with those of a similar age. Please consider what age the attendee will be on the course date and check they fit into the age category when booking.
When attending the residential dates which welcome 16-18 year olds, all participants will be expected to follow the behaviour and conduct rules which will be in place to safeguard young people.
If the attendee is under 18, the booking must be made by a parent/guardian. When you book, it is essential that you enter the age and attendees name in the Order Notes at the checkout.
