The Folly Farm Centre has teamed up with some of the UK's most acclaimed educators, naturalists and field experts to bring you exciting new opportunities.
Whether you want to learn more about wildlife or gain skills to promote and interpret the natural world, the Centre has created a wide range of adult courses to meet your needs. Try out a twilight badger watch or treat yourself to an all-inclusive residential wildlife film-making weekend.
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The Folly Farm Centre course programme offers everyone the opportunity to get involved with their environment and enjoy the countryside . There's something for everyone - from professional development to those who already work within the environmental sector, to activities for those who have a passion for exploring their natural heritage through art, photography, hands-on craft, or just understanding what makes this a very special place.
One impulse from a vernal wood
May teach you more of man
Of moral evil and of good
Than all the sages can
With Norton Radstock College
13th – 14th November 2010
10am – 3.30pm
Learn about Cotswold style walling. The course will cover construction and renovation techniques of freestanding (double-sided) and retaining (single-sided) walls, corners and gateways.
Cost: £60 (to enrol please contact NRC on 01761 433161)*
With Norton Radstock College
23rd – 24th January 2010
10am – 3.30pm
An interesting opportunity to experience a traditional craft. Discover how to cut through hedge stems and stake them to produce a low stock barrier which will grow into a dense habitat for wildlife
Cost: £60 (to enrol please contact NRC on 01761 433161)