List of forthcoming training courses  and presentations.

Lots more excellent training courses are available from the Field Studies Council, and for more formal training in biological recording see Manchester Metropolitan University.

Latest Past Events

Discovering Diptera: Flies Under the Microscope

FSC Epping Forest

Hoverflies, horseflies, houseflies, fruit flies, soldierflies, bee-flies, craneflies, greenbottles, mosquitoes and more: flies are all around us, but are often overlooked or even actively discouraged. In fact the true flies, or Diptera, are one of the most species-rich orders of insect in the UK, with over 7,000 species to choose from. This day course will

£45

Bees, Hoverflies and Flowers: Pollinators and Pollination

FSC Bishops Wood Crossway Green, Stourport-on-Severn

Bees, hoverflies and other pollinating insects play an enormously important role in natural habitats and agricultural systems alike. Some pollinators are known to be declining, and their conservation is a cause for concern. This course introduces the insects that play a role in pollination, helping you to recognise them, understand how they interact with flowering

£40

An introduction to flies

Sussex Wildlife Trust: Woods Mill Classroom, Woods Mill, Henfield, West Sussex

UPDATED: This workshop was due to take place on Sat 3 March, but had to be postponed due to the snowy conditions. We hope to run it on Sat 24 March instead - if you had previously booked you should hear direct from Sussex Wildlife Trust. Hoverflies, houseflies, fruit flies, soldierflies, bee-flies, craneflies, and more:

£32 – £45