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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

Easter egg hunt at Quarry Bank 

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Quarry Bank on an Easter trail.

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on
30 Mar to 12 Apr 2026
at 10:30 to 17:00+ 13 other dates or times

Easter top floor play space 

This Easter holiday join us and let your imagination run free!

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on
30 Mar to 12 Apr 2026
at 10:30 to 17:00+ 13 other dates or times

Field Studies Council – Habitat Surveying Course 

This practical 2-day intermediate course will teach you the fundamentals of using UK Habitat Classification (UKHab) to map and assess a wide range of commonly encountered habitats.

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on
25 Apr to 26 Apr 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 1 other date or time

Nature walks 

Join our ranger team for a series of seasonal nature walk through the woodlands at Quarry Bank

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on
18 May to 21 Sep 2026
at 11:30 to 12:30+ 9 other dates or times