This course gives the applicant an interesting opportunity to experience a traditional craft. The cutting through hedge stems and staking them to produce a low stock proof barrier, which will grow into a dense habitat for wildlife. The work will be on a variety of hedges on the Colleges farms and the locality.
As this is an outdoor course, warm clothing, boots and waterproofs may be needed.All the tools needed are supplied except for thick gardening gloves. You will also need a packed lunch and refreshments.
Monday 24th - Friday 28th August 2026
Our “Woodland Pioneers – an Introduction to coppicing” week-long course introduces you to coppicing and greenwood crafts, and to our 3-year coppicing apprenticeship scheme. This course will run from 24 – 28 August at Silverhelme Scout Camp, Silverdale, Lancashire. The course fee (which includes…
Sunday 12th April, 10-3pm
A perfect course for those at the beginning of their gardening journey who want to grow their own vegetables alongside flowers that support wildlife. You'll leave feeling confident and capable, with a clear understanding of how, when and where to sow seeds. The day is practical and hands-on,…
Closing date for applications 27th March 2026. Course runs over 5 days in May and then further days in August.
This amazing opportunity across South Scotland and North England is a fully funded, industry-aligned initiative designed to prepare new entrants for careers in the forestry sector. As part of the programme you will get your Emergency First Aid at Work, Brushcutter/Trimmer operations, Pesticides PA1…
Date And Time: 28 April 2026 09:00 to 16:00 Graythwaite Estate, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QF
This course will cover the practical application of forest operations to achieve stand transformation using resilient silvicultural systems. You will learn and share your own knowledge about the principles and practice of Continuous Cover Forestry (CFF) in the context of estate woodland management.…
Lancaster University Open Days and Campus Tours
Carlisle College Open Day 26 March 2026
Myerscough College Open Day 18 April 2026
