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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:
Starts July 2025
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to identify key plants species associated with species-rich grasslands in Cumbria with a focus on grasses, sedges and rushes and skills associated with identification of grasses etc. from flowers and vegetative characteristics.
Starts July 2025
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to identify key grasses, sedges and rushes found in Cumbria, including identification when in flower and even when not in flower. There will be an opportunity at the end of the day to look at other plants often found growing with grasses, sedges and…
Starts March 2025
Introduction into regulation and of approved techniques for Grey Squirrel Management
Starts September 2025
The Foundation Degree in Wildlife Conservation and Rehabilitation will give the student an overview of the rescue, rehabilitation, management, and conservation of wildlife species. This includes both the practical management of wildlife cases from triage to release, and the wider application of…
MSc Conservation Management Online Event
Restoring Hardknott Forest Volunteer Day
Wildlife Walk at Hardknott Forest
