Develop your natural history skills through our in-person events
Explore the natural world through hands-on experiences designed to develop your knowledge, confidence and appreciation of wildlife. Whether you are discovering natural history for the first time, improving your identification skills, or looking to spend time learning alongside other wildlife enthusiasts, the Biological Recording Company provides opportunities to connect with nature and share knowledge with experienced specialists.
Our practical natural history experiences bring together field exploration, specimen study and in-person learning opportunities. Take part in Field Recorder Days, Invertebrate Study Days and practical courses covering a range of wildlife and ecological topics.
Field Recorder Days
Discover wildlife in the field
Field Recorder Days provide opportunities to spend time outdoors exploring wildlife alongside experienced naturalists and recorders.
We run Field Recorder Day events focused on entomology, botany, fungi, molluscs, plant galls and earthworm sampling. Each event provides a chance to explore wildlife sites, contribute biological records and share knowledge with experienced naturalists.
Field Recorder Days are free to attend and provide opportunities to:
- Share knowledge with other naturalists and wildlife enthusiasts
- Explore wildlife and habitats with experienced recorders
- Improve species identification skills
- Develop confidence with biological recording
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Invertebrate Study Days
Gain microscope ID experience
Invertebrate Study Days provide opportunities to examine and learn about some of the UK’s most fascinating and overlooked species – invertebrates – through access to microscopes, literature, specimens, collections and specialist knowledge at the Natural History Museum.
All Invertebrate Study Days are open to beginners and experienced recorders alike. Participants can develop identification skills by sorting and examining specimens, work through specimens collected on our Field Recorder Days, bring their own material for identification, and have specimens checked by experienced specialists.
Invertebrate Study Days are free to attend and provide opportunities to:
- Explore invertebrate specimens and collections at the Natural History Museum
- Improve identification skills using microscopes and keys
- Learn about species ecology and conservation
- Spend time with other people interested in invertebrates
In-person courses
Learn about natural history with experienced tutors
Develop your natural history and ecology knowledge through hands-on courses, workshops and face-to-face learning.
Our in-person courses cover a range of topics including species identification, ecology, conservation and biological recording. From identifying earthworms and beetles to understanding wildlife management approaches and developing skills to deliver natural history training, these courses provide opportunities to learn from experienced tutors and apply knowledge in practice.
Our in-person courses provide opportunities to:
- Develop species identification skills
- Explore wildlife ecology and conservation
- Learn biological recording methods
- Connect with other naturalists, recorders and conservationists
Examples include
Who is our practical natural history experience for?
Beginner naturalists
Discover the natural world, develop identification skills and learn more about the species around you.
Biological recorders
Improve your knowledge, develop recording skills and contribute valuable information about UK wildlife.
Entomologists
Expand your identification skills, explore new groups and connect with others interested in UK invertebrates.
Students
Develop natural history skills and gain experience for future study or careers.
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