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SUMMARY:Spring River and Water Vole Safari 2019
DESCRIPTION:An exclusive photography workshop in a fantastic location famous for its water voles and a host of other wildlife. Practical tuition will be tailored to the needs of those attending and will be suitable for beginners. An ideal gift for those interested in wildlife and photography at any level. \nLeader: Experienced wildlife and environmental photographer Iain Green. \nItinerary: You will meet Iain at The Chipping at 9.00am. The event should finish by 3.00pm. Please bring a packed lunch. \n\n*DISCOUNT FOR PTES SUPPORTERS*\nFor people giving to PTES on a monthly basis\, receive a £5 discount on this event by adding the following coupon at the checkout: £5-Off-Wildlife-Encounter. Become a supporter today to claim your discount. \nBy booking on this event you are agreeing to our events terms and conditions.
URL:https://ptes.org/event/spring-river-and-water-vole-safari-2019/
LOCATION:The Chipping\, Kingswood\, Wotton-under-Edge\, GL12 8RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Photography,Wildlife Events,Water voles
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SUMMARY:Water vole drawing class with Wild Life Drawing – 14th November 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of art and conservation with our partners at Wild Life Drawing\, where we’ll focus on one of our priority species\, the water vole. PTES water vole officer Emily Sabin will tell you all about water voles and her work around the country to monitor and protect this threatened species\, and Laura Cuppage from Wild Life Drawing will give you tips and tricks to help bring your drawing to life. This class will be live streamed over Zoom\, and the recording will be sent to all ticket holders after the class. \n  \nDate: 14th November 2023 \nTime: 7 – 8:30pm \nCost: £12 plus a small processing fee \n  \n50% of the profits will be donated to our conservation work. \n  \nRegister: wildlifedrawing.eventcube.io/events/50741/wild-life-drawing-online-water-voles \n  \nImage credit: Samib123\, Shutterstock \n 
URL:https://ptes.org/event/water-vole-drawing-class-with-wild-life-drawing-14th-november-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Events,Water voles
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240425T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240425T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T104125
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SUMMARY:Water Vole Ecology and Field Signs Training - Thursday 25th April 2024
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\n  \nThis course will cover water vole ecology\, lifecycle\, habitat\, survey techniques\, and the identification of field signs. \nNo prior knowledge necessary. The course is suitable for anyone with a professional or personal interest in this species\, and is designed to guide you towards taking part in our National Water Vole Monitoring Programme (NWVMP). \nWater voles are fully protected by law\, but they can be elusive and difficult to detect. It is important that NWVMP volunteers\, conservationists\, and ecologists know how to survey for them and other riverbank species. \nBy the end of the training\, you will be able to: \n\nIdentify water vole\, otter and American mink field signs\nUnderstand water vole ecology\, conservation and legislation\nConduct a water vole survey\, and optimise chances of detecting water voles during surveys\nAssess habitat suitability for water voles and explain suitable habitat management techniques\n\n The species identification element of the course will cover a range of water vole field signs (e.g. droppings\, feeding signs\, burrows) in great detail and it will compare them to other easily-confused species. \n  \nDate: Thursday 25th April \nTime: 2pm to 3:30pm \nCost: Free \nVenue: Online (Zoom) \n  \nYour tutor: Emily Sabin BSc (Hons) MRSB \nEmily is the Water Vole Officer at People’s Trust for Endangered Species. She co-ordinates the NWVMP\, and advises on water vole policy\, research and strategy with NGOs and government agencies. She is also an experienced ecological consultant and has been undertaking water vole surveys for almost 10 years.
URL:https://ptes.org/event/water-vole-ecology-and-field-signs-training-thursday-25th-april/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training courses,Water voles
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240522T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240522T193000
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SUMMARY:Watching Water Voles Webinar - Wednesday 22nd May 2024
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\n  \nWe’re excited to bring you a 1-hour webinar\, focusing on our favourite element of our popular Water Vole Ecology and Field Signs course – the identification of water voles and their field signs\, habitat\, population\, behaviour and lifecycle. \nThis will arm you with the essential basic knowledge needed for carrying out water vole surveys anywhere in the UK. Ideal for anyone with a professional or personal interest in water voles\, in particular: \n\nProfessional ecologists\nNew volunteer surveyors\nLand managers\, wardens\, rangers\n\nThere will also be time for questions at the end to discuss the training and anything else related to water voles! \n  \nYour tutor: Emily Sabin BSc (Hons) MRSB \nEmily is the Water Vole Officer at People’s Trust for Endangered Species. She co-ordinates the NWVMP\, and advises on water vole policy\, research and strategy with NGOs and government agencies. She is also an experienced ecological consultant and has been undertaking water vole surveys for almost 10 years. \n  \nImage credit: Jenny Hibbert
URL:https://ptes.org/event/watching-water-voles-webinar-wednesday-22nd-may-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training courses,Water voles
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240523T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240523T153000
DTSTAMP:20260621T104125
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SUMMARY:Water Vole Ecology and Field Signs Training - Thursday 23rd May 2024
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\n  \nThis course will cover water vole ecology\, lifecycle\, habitat\, survey techniques\, and the identification of field signs. \nNo prior knowledge necessary. The course is suitable for anyone with a professional or personal interest in this species\, and is designed to guide you towards taking part in our National Water Vole Monitoring Programme (NWVMP). \nWater voles are fully protected by law\, but they can be elusive and difficult to detect. It is important that NWVMP volunteers\, conservationists\, and ecologists know how to survey for them and other riverbank species. \nBy the end of the training\, you will be able to: \n\nIdentify water vole\, otter and American mink field signs\nUnderstand water vole ecology\, conservation and legislation\nConduct a water vole survey\, and optimise chances of detecting water voles during surveys\nAssess habitat suitability for water voles and explain suitable habitat management techniques\n\n The species identification element of the course will cover a range of water vole field signs (e.g. droppings\, feeding signs\, burrows) in great detail and it will compare them to other easily-confused species. \n  \nDate: Thursday 23rd May \nTime: 2pm to 3:30pm \nCost: Free \nVenue: Online (Zoom) \n  \nYour tutor: Emily Sabin BSc (Hons) MRSB \nEmily is the Water Vole Officer at People’s Trust for Endangered Species. She co-ordinates the NWVMP\, and advises on water vole policy\, research and strategy with NGOs and government agencies. She is also an experienced ecological consultant and has been undertaking water vole surveys for almost 10 years.
URL:https://ptes.org/event/water-vole-ecology-and-field-signs-training-thursday-23rd-may-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training courses,Water voles
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SUMMARY:Water Vole Ecology and Field Signs - Wednesday 30th April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\nThis training course provides a comprehensive introduction to water vole ecology\, behaviour\, habitat requirements\, and survey techniques. It is designed for anyone with a personal interest in water voles to professional ecologists conducting watercourse surveys for consultancy work. No prior experience is required. \nBy the end of this course\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand water vole ecology\, lifecycle\, breeding behaviour\, habitat preferences\, and the key threats they face.\nIdentify water vole field signs\, including droppings\, feeding remains\, burrows\, and latrines\, and confidently distinguish them from similar species such as brown rats.\nIdentify other riparian mammals such as otter and American mink.\nAssess habitat suitability for water voles and recognise good habitat management strategies that will support water voles.\nUnderstand the legislation that protects water voles.\n\nThis course will prepare you to take part in the National Water Vole Monitoring Programme (NWVMP) – PTES’ long-term citizen science project tracking water vole populations across the UK. Volunteers survey a 500m stretch of riverbank annually\, recording field signs using a standardised method. The data collected helps us monitor population trends and identify alert areas where conservation action may be needed. Register for the NWVMP here: https://watervoles.ptes.org/auth/register \n  \nYour tutor: Emily Luck\, BSc (Hons)\, MCIEEM\, MRSB \nEmily is the Water Vole Officer at PTES and has a background in ecological consultancy. She coordinates the NWVMP and works across sectors by collaborating with ENGOs and government agencies on water vole policy and legislation; advising landowners on habitat management and mink eradication; and engaging with students or individuals in water vole research projects. \n  \nDate: Wednesday 30th April 2025  \nTime: 10:00 – 11:45 \nLocation: Online (Zoom) \nPrice: £15 for conservation volunteers and charity staff /  £30 for ecological consultants \n  \nImage credit: Iain Green
URL:https://ptes.org/event/water-vole-ecology-and-field-signs-wednesday-30th-april-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training courses,Water voles
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SUMMARY:Water Vole Ecology and Field Signs - Thursday 22nd May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\nThis training course provides a comprehensive introduction to water vole ecology\, behaviour\, habitat requirements\, and survey techniques. It is designed for anyone with a personal interest in water voles to professional ecologists conducting watercourse surveys for consultancy work. No prior experience is required. \nBy the end of this course\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand water vole ecology\, lifecycle\, breeding behaviour\, habitat preferences\, and the key threats they face.\nIdentify water vole field signs\, including droppings\, feeding remains\, burrows\, and latrines\, and confidently distinguish them from similar species such as brown rats.\nIdentify other riparian mammals such as otter and American mink.\nAssess habitat suitability for water voles and recognise good habitat management strategies that will support water voles.\nUnderstand the legislation that protects water voles.\n\nThis course will prepare you to take part in the National Water Vole Monitoring Programme (NWVMP) – PTES’ long-term citizen science project tracking water vole populations across the UK. Volunteers survey a 500m stretch of riverbank annually\, recording field signs using a standardised method. The data collected helps us monitor population trends and identify alert areas where conservation action may be needed. Register for the NWVMP here: https://watervoles.ptes.org/auth/register \n  \nYour tutor: Emily Luck\, BSc (Hons)\, MCIEEM\, MRSB \nEmily is the Water Vole Officer at PTES and has a background in ecological consultancy. She coordinates the NWVMP and works across sectors by collaborating with ENGOs and government agencies on water vole policy and legislation; advising landowners on habitat management and mink eradication; and engaging with students or individuals in water vole research projects. \n  \nDate: Thursday 22nd May 2025 \nTime: 14:00 – 15:45 \nLocation: Online (Zoom) \nPrice: £15 for conservation volunteers and charity staff /  £30 for ecological consultants \n  \nImage credit: Iain Green
URL:https://ptes.org/event/water-vole-ecology-and-field-signs-thursday-22nd-may-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training courses,Water voles
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260608T123000
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SUMMARY:Water Vole Ecology and Field Signs - Monday 8th June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\nThis training course provides a comprehensive introduction to water vole ecology\, behaviour\, habitat requirements\, and survey techniques. It is designed for anyone with a personal interest in water voles to professional ecologists conducting watercourse surveys for consultancy work. No prior experience is required. \nBy the end of this course\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand water vole ecology\, lifecycle\, breeding behaviour\, habitat preferences\, and the key threats they face.\nIdentify water vole field signs\, including droppings\, feeding remains\, burrows\, and latrines\, and confidently distinguish them from similar species such as brown rats.\nIdentify other riparian mammals such as otter and American mink.\nAssess habitat suitability for water voles and recognise good habitat management strategies that will support water voles.\nUnderstand the legislation that protects water voles.\n\nThis course will prepare you to take part in the National Water Vole Monitoring Programme (NWVMP) – PTES’ long-term citizen science project tracking water vole populations across the UK. Volunteers survey a 500m stretch of riverbank annually\, recording field signs using a standardised method. The data collected helps us monitor population trends and identify alert areas where conservation action may be needed. Register for the NWVMP here: https://watervoles.ptes.org/auth/register \n  \nYour tutor: Emily Luck\, BSc (Hons)\, MCIEEM\, MRSB \nEmily is the Water Vole Officer at PTES and has a background in ecological consultancy. She coordinates the NWVMP and works across sectors by collaborating with ENGOs and government agencies on water vole policy and legislation; advising landowners on habitat management and mink eradication; and engaging with students or individuals in water vole research projects. \n  \nDate: Monday 8th June 2026 \nTime: 10:00 – 12:30 \nLocation: Online (Zoom) \nPrice: £15 for conservation volunteers and charity staff /  £30 for ecological consultants \n  \nImage credit: Iain Green
URL:https://ptes.org/event/water-vole-ecology-and-field-signs-monday-8th-june-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training courses,Water voles
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