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Habitat Awareness: Identification, Ecology, and Management

This 1-day beginner course, brought to you by the Field Studies Council, will introduce you to the UK Habitats that form a rich and varied ecological network.

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This beginner-friendly course will explore the major UK habitat types and teach you how to recognise them using key features and common indicator species. You’ll also gain a basic introduction to surveying methods, legislation and essential principles of habitat management to improve biodiversity.

This course will include:

What defines a habitat and how habitat types differ. Key species groups and common indicators across major UK habitats. Introduction to habitat surveying methods (UKHab, NVC) and basic sampling strategies. Overview of key legislation and common habitat management options.

Admission charges do not apply.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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All £120.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 01743852100

Suitability

Suitable for 18+

Meeting point

The Mill Yard

What to bring and wear

Notebook and pencil Sensible footwear and clothing for being outdoors Small bag to carry personal items Lunch and refreshments If you have them: Your preferred wildflower guide A x10 hand lens

Upcoming events

Explore Quarry Bank with HistoryScapes 

Discover a new app that brings the history of Quarry Bank to life. HistoryScapes aims to help visitors explore historic landscapes and discover more about the history of the places cared for by the National Trust.

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on
20 May to 31 Dec 2026
at 10:30 to 17:00+ 207 other dates or times

May half term – top floor play space & little explorers senses walk 

This May half term join us and let your imagination run free!

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on
23 May to 31 May 2026
at 10:30 to 17:00+ 8 other dates or times

Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Quarry Bank 

Unleash your energy on a Pokémon adventure this May half-term, celebrating the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Series.

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on
23 May to 6 Sep 2026
at 10:30 to 17:00+ 106 other dates or times

Mill top floor play space 

Join us for hours of indoor fun – all part of our Summer of Play

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on
1 Jun to 1 Sep 2026
at 10:30 to 16:45+ 92 other dates or times