Flexible online learning from Agricology
Soil health can be defined as the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans. This Hub has been designed to help you navigate the various steps involved in improving soil health on your farm; from taking a soil sample to the many…
Available on demand via You Tube
To cut or not to cut? That IS the question! Early autumn is the time of year that hedges are booked in for their annual trim, but how soon should you cut? Hedgerows require management to stay in shape, and good management practices keep hedgerows healthy and increase their longevity. But what is…
Starts at 18:30 Sunday 14 to 12:30 Tuesday 16 February 2027
An introduction to lichens at Higham: we will look at what lichens are; how they “work”; and how we try to identify them. We will consider their ecology and the stories they can tell us about landscape and environmental history. Using specimens from Higham we will work through the keys for lichens…
Starts at 18:30pm Sunday 28 February finishes at 12:30pm Tuesday 2 March 2027
An introductory course in which you will start to find out about the fascinating world of mosses and liverworts. Working with live specimens we will practise identifying the main groups and using a key to identify specimens to species level. We will use hand lenses and microscopes to appreciate the…
Traineeship
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated trainee to join our Fundraising Team for a 9-month traineeship. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of fundraising activities while developing valuable skills within a charitable organisation. The traineeship…
Volunteering
Our Volunteer Guided Walk leaders help the Lake District National Park Authority run an inspirational programme of around 150 walks every year. We are currently recruiting for Guided Walk Leaders to lead our walks in the North of the Park.Our guided walks programme exists to help unlock the…
Job
Join United Utilities’ three-year Graduate Programme in their Project Engineering team and kickstart your career. As a Graduate Project Engineer, you’ll work alongside experienced Project Engineers and wider multidisciplinary teams, gaining hands-on experience across the project lifecycle. No two…
Volunteering
Art Gene’s Allotment Soup is very special community growing space on Walney Island. Volunteers are needed to help on the wider site which is being managed for nature, or on the Art Gene plots. For more information, email Rachael Barker at Rachael.barker@art-gene.co.uk. Join in with the Earnse…
SRUC Barony Open Days 8 October and 26 November 2026
Lakes Deer Fest 10 October 2026
University of Lancashire Open Days 11 October and 21 November 2026
