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.
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
Monday 1st December 10am-4pm An introductory look at bryology – the study of mosses and lichen- by exploring the Folly Farm nature reserve with local naturalist, Justin Smith. Learn how to identify mosses from liverworts – getting started with ID, using keys and theorology of bryophytes. With Justin Smith £35
Tuesday 2nd December 10am-4pm An introductory look at Lichen identification, including what a lichen actually is, how to get started with simple lichen ID, lichens and air pollution and basic lichen ecology. With Justin Smith £35
Monday 8th DecemberThis introductory course will take participants through the semi-ancient woodland of Folly Farm in winter, looking at basic tree identification and ecology. With Justin Smith £35