Conservation courses

An introduction to the identification and basic ecology of Kent’s frogs, toads and newts. Find out what makes a good amphibian pond as well as different survey techniques, finishing with a torchlight survey of a nearby amphibian population.

A chance to get up close and personal to some of our most iconic and often misunderstood creatures. An introduction to native British reptiles covering identification, basic ecology and survey techniques.

Learn how to identify our larger mammals from their tracks, signs and sightings. Includes a tour of the park to see some of the animals in the flesh and a close up examination of skins, skulls and antlers.

Learn how to survey for our smallest mammals using live, humane traps. Includes handling, sexing and identification, trap designs and mechanisms and principles of baiting and setting traps, surveying methods and legislation.

Learn how to survey for our smallest mammals using live, humane traps. Includes handling, sexing and identification, trap designs and mechanisms and principles of baiting and setting traps, surveying methods and legislation.

Learn how to identify birds by their songs and calls.  Find out how they make such a variety of sounds, what they mean, and some tips and tricks as to how to identify the birds by the sound.

Discover the fascinating reason why owls produce pellets and learn how to collect them for study. In this hands-on course, you’ll practice dissecting owl pellets to uncover and identify skeletal remains of small mammals.

This one-day workshop introduces participants to the principles and practices of creating and conserving wildlife ponds.