For years, education and training have been at the heart of Sheffield Wildlife Trust. Our Training Department offers a wide range of training opportunities which range from one day courses to OCN accredited training and NVQs in environmental conservation.

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 Current Courses:

 Two Day Courses for Enthusiastic Learners

Work with experts to improve your plant identification and survey skills. No experience required. £99 per person per course.

Plant identification skills with wildlife experts

24th - 25th June, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm

A two-day, hands-on course to help you get to know your local flora in a range of habitats abundant in wildlife including woodland, grassland, heathland, wetland and watercourses.

14th – 15th June, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Aimed at land managers, consultants, students who want to gain invaluable hands-on experience and anyone who just wants to know more, this practical course introduces Phase 1 Habitat Survey and the National Vegetation Classification (NVC) survey technique. 

Introduction to Hedge-laying 

15th -16th November, 10 am to 3 pm

Come and learn the ancient art of hedge-laying; how we can take a rough section of thorn hedgerow and form a living, stock-proof barrier using basic hand-tools.

This is a great time of year to be working outdoors, keeping the cold at bay with plenty of productive activity, and working alongside others. Book now, whilst there are still places available…

For further information or to book a course please contact: Sheffield Wildlife Trust - Training Department
37 Stafford Road, Sheffield, S2 2SF Tel: 0114 263 4335; email: training@wildsheffield.com