In partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), Andy McIndoe (Chelsea Flower Show Gold record holder) will teach you how to create a beautiful garden which is a haven for wildlife. Learn how to create a garden for wildlife and how to attract attracts birds, bees, insects, butterflies and small animals into your garden. You'll learn how to respect the environment as you design and learn new wildlife garden ideas. As you learn you'll be creating a plan for your own wildlife friendly garden. You'll learn which trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, annuals and grasses to plant to attract insects and birds. Plus you'll find out how to naturally discourage undesirable wildlife (including slugs!)
This course has been designed and approved by wildlife plant experts at the RHS, together with Andy. You'll learn:
7th July 2026 other dates may become available
Ghyll Head is a provider for Mountain Training and have huge amounts of experience working with groups in the hills. We are very supportive, fun and love working with aspiring leaders through the schemes. We will run this course over 3 days. The pre requisites are to be registered with…
On demand videos on YouTube
Five short videos on Squirrel Management in Woodlands. Managing Forests to Benefit Red Squirrels, How to Carry out a Grey Squirrel Impact Assessment, Using live and lethal traps to manage grey squirrels: good practice guidance, Understanding how grey squirrels impact our woodlands, Using bait…
4th, 11th and 18th June 2026
Botanical identification training and survey opportunities in a selection of upland hay meadows. There are three days of free training for beginners, and also botanists wishing to refresh their skills. Wildflower, grasses and surveying 4 June 9:45 am - 4:30 pm. Grasses and sedges identification…
Flexible on demand training - takes 1-2 hours to complete
A practical guide to enhancing and maintaining biodiversity on school or college grounds, this free online training course is aimed at managers of any outdoor setting. The course has been developed by Natural England and Department for Education in collaboration with the National Biodiversity Data…
University of Lancashire Open Day 20th June 2026
Lancaster University Open Day 27th June 2026
Carlisle College Open Day 30th June 2026
