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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250506T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250506T193000
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SUMMARY:Hedgerow myth busting – (So you think you know hedgerows?) - 6th May 2025\, 18:00
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\n  \nHedgerows are an incredible habitat\, offering a wide range of environmental as well as on-farm benefits. But in a lot of ways they can be hugely misunderstood; \nIs trimming hedgerows unnatural? Is the flail killing our hedges? Hedges are a man-made habitat; not as good as a ‘natural’ one? Did hedges lose their value when we got barbed wire? \nWe will discuss the ENORMOUS wildlife value of hedges\, the many ways they benefit us\, their fascinating history\, how they’re holding up nationally\, (what condition are they in?) and how we manage them to ensure they reach their incredible potential. \n  \nDate: Tuesday 6th May 2025 \nTime: 18:00 to 19:30 \nVenue: Online (Zoom) \nPrice: Free
URL:https://ptes.org/event/hedgerow-myth-busting-so-you-think-you-know-hedgerows-6th-may-2025-1800/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training courses,Hedgerows
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250506T143000
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SUMMARY:Hedgerow myth busting – (So you think you know hedgerows?) - 6th May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now for 18:00 time slot\n13:00 SOLD OUT – NEW TIME ADDED AT 18:00 \nHedgerows are an incredible habitat\, offering a wide range of environmental as well as on-farm benefits. But in a lot of ways they can be hugely misunderstood; \nIs trimming hedgerows unnatural? Is the flail killing our hedges? Hedges are a man-made habitat; not as good as a ‘natural’ one? Did hedges lose their value when we got barbed wire? \nWe will discuss the ENORMOUS wildlife value of hedges\, the many ways they benefit us\, their fascinating history\, how they’re holding up nationally\, (what condition are they in?) and how we manage them to ensure they reach their incredible potential. \n  \nDate: Tuesday 6th May 2025 \nTime: 13:00 to 14:30 \nVenue: Online (Zoom) \nPrice: Free
URL:https://ptes.org/event/hedgerow-myth-busting-so-you-think-you-know-hedgerows-6th-may-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training courses,Hedgerows
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250430T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250430T114500
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240523T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240523T153000
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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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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:20240507T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240507T190000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Hedgehog Street: NHMP special – Tuesday 7th May 2024
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\nThis Hedgehog Awareness Week\, we’re delighted to bring you another instalment of An Evening with Hedgehog Street. In this FREE online event\, we’ll be hearing more about the recently launched\, pioneering National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme (NHMP). Hedgehog Officer Grace Johnson will be joined by NHMP Coordinator Henrietta Pringle\, to discuss the history of the project\, future plans and how to get involved. Find out more about the new NHMP HERE. \nHedgehog Street is a joint campaign by People’s Trust for Endangered Species and The British Hedgehog Preservation Society. \nWe’ll be joined by: \nHenrietta Pringle\, NHMP Coordinator \nGrace Johnson\, Hedgehog Officer \nDate: Tuesday 7th May 2024 \nTime: 6-7pm \nCost: Free \nVenue: Online (via Zoom)
URL:https://ptes.org/event/an-evening-with-hedgehog-street-nhmp-special-tuesday-7th-may-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training courses,Hedgehogs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240425T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240425T143000
DTSTAMP:20240415T085326Z
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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:20240422T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240423T163000
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SUMMARY:Dormouse Ecology\, Conservation and Woodland Management - Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd April 2024
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\n  \nDuring this online course (run over two afternoon sessions)\, we will look at the ecology of dormice\, their conservation and relevant legislation. We will also consider woodland management for the species. \nThis course is an excellent first step for those wishing to get involved in dormouse conservation and it is recommended as a first step for those wishing to train for their dormouse license. It will not\, however\, provide you with a reference for your dormouse license application. \n  \nDetails: \nDate:                                     Mon 22nd & Tues 23rd April 2024 \nTime:                                     1.30pm  – 4.30pm \nCost:                                      £40 \nTutor/Organiser:            PTES Dormouse and Training Officer Ian White.   \nVenue:                                 Online course \n  \nIan White\, the course leader\, has been working with dormice for over 20 years and has worked solely on the species since being with PTES for the last fifteen years. He has developed most of the training resources to help people work towards their licence\, he manages the dormouse reintroduction programme\, is part of the team that manages the NDMP and has extensive experience in dormouse mitigation procedures. He also manages the dormouse monitoring programme on the Briddlesford estate on the IoW. \nPlease email ian.white@ptes.org for further details.
URL:https://ptes.org/event/dormouse-ecology-conservation-and-woodland-management-monday-23rd-and-tuesday-24th-april-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Hazel dormice,Woodland courses,Training courses
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231114T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231114T203000
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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:20230515T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230516T163000
DTSTAMP:20230331T104836Z
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SUMMARY:Hazel Dormouse Ecology\, Conservation and Woodland Management – Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th May 2023
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\n  \nWe will look at the ecology of dormice\, their conservation and relevant legislation. We will also consider woodland management for the species. This course is an excellent introduction for those wishing to get involved in dormouse conservation and it is recommended as a first step for those wishing to train for their dormouse license. It will not\, however\, provide you with a reference for your dormouse license application. \n  \nTutor: PTES Dormouse and Training Officer\, Ian White \nDate: Mon & Tues 15th/16th May 2023 \nTime: 1.30pm – 4.30pm \nEvent itinerary: Hazel Dormouse Training Course – May 2023 – Itinerary \nThis is an online course. This course will be run over two afternoon sessions. Cost for entire course is £35.
URL:https://ptes.org/event/hazel-dormouse-ecology-conservation-and-woodland-management-may-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training courses
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230510T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T160000
DTSTAMP:20230411T085107Z
CREATED:20230405T110439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T085107Z
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SUMMARY:Water Vole Ecology and Field Signs Training - Wednesday 10th May 2023
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\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  \nThe 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. \nThe training course itself is free\, but we are running it on a donate-what-you-feel basis. Donations can be made here. Here’s how your donations will help PTES: \n£10 could buy two latrine rafts for a river\, to help us detect water voles more easily. \n£25 could help us train a volunteer to take part in the NWVMP. \n£100 could help us advise a group of landowners to manage their waterways for water voles. \n  \nYour tutor: Emily Sabin \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. \nImage Credit: Hugh Clark
URL:https://ptes.org/event/water-vole-ecology-and-field-signs-training-wednesday-10th-may-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training courses
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230504T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230504T200000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Hedgehog Street: Ghosts in the Hedgerow - Thursday 4th May 2023
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\n  \nThis Hedgehog Awareness Week\, we’re delighted to bring you our next instalment of An Evening with Hedgehog Street. For this FREE online event\, we’ll be joined by hedgehog author and researcher Tom Moorhouse\, to talk about his latest book Ghosts in the Hedgerow (find out more about the book in our review HERE).   \nGhosts in the Hedgerow comes out on the 23rd of March so order your copy\, send your questions for Tom to hedgehog@ptes.org and we’ll see you soon for another evening with Hedgehog Street! \nHedgehog Street is a joint campaign by People’s Trust for Endangered Species and The British Hedgehog Preservation Society. \n  \nWe’ll be joined by: \nTom Moorhouse\, author and researcher \nGrace Johnson\, Hedgehog Officer \n  \nDate: Thursday 4th May 2023 \nTime: 7-8pm \nCost: Free \nVenue: Online
URL:https://ptes.org/event/an-evening-with-hedgehog-street-ghosts-in-the-hedgerow-thursday-4th-may-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Events,Hedgehogs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230209T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230209T210000
DTSTAMP:20230104T161817Z
CREATED:20230104T161817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T161817Z
UID:57044-1675969200-1675976400@ptes.org
SUMMARY:Art and Conservation – 9th February 2023
DESCRIPTION:Date: 9th Feb \nTime: 7:00-9:00pm \nCost: £10 + booking fee \nVenue: Online \nBack by popular demand\, we’re holding another art class with our partners at Wildlife Drawing\, and this time\, we’re celebrating hedgehogs. During the session\, we’ll hear from our very own Hedgehog Officer\, Grace Johnson\, who’ll share lots of information about these special animals and our efforts to protect them. She’ll also answer any hedgehog-related questions you may have. Then\, artist Laura Cuppage will offer pro tips and tricks to help bring this unique species to life on the page. This event takes place online and costs £10 (plus a small booking fee). 50% of the proceeds are donated to PTES to support our hedgehog conservation work. \nClick here to sign up.
URL:https://ptes.org/event/art-and-conservation-9th-february-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Events,Hedgehogs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230119T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230119T193000
DTSTAMP:20221109T162725Z
CREATED:20221109T162725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T162725Z
UID:56851-1674153000-1674156600@ptes.org
SUMMARY:Healthy hedgerows: from the individual hedge to the landscape-level - 19th January 2023
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\nDate: 19th Jan \nTime: 6.30-7.30pm \nCost: Free \nVenue: Online \nDespite their humble appearance\, healthy hedgerows support much of Britain’s wildlife\, from winter visitors like fieldfares and redwings\, to bats\, butterflies and hedgehogs. They also quietly provide many different ecosystem functions and services\, including flood control\, carbon storage and pollination. Yet\, to keep hedgerows healthy and providing this multitude of benefits to wildlife and humans long into the future\, they need careful management. \nThis talk will cover: \n\nThe importance of hedgerows to wildlife\nKey ecosystem services and functions provided by hedges\nFeatures of a healthy hedge\nThe natural hedgerow lifecycle (based on the hedgerow management 10 point scale developed by Nigel Adams)\nAn introduction to the Healthy Hedgerows app\nHedgerow management from the individual hedge to the landscape-level\n\nIf you aren’t able to attend this online session but you are part of a group that would be interested in a hedgerow training session\, please contact Hedgerows@ptes.org for more information.
URL:https://ptes.org/event/healthy-hedgerows-from-the-individual-hedge-to-the-landscape-level-19th-january-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Events,Hedgerows
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221117T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221117T203000
DTSTAMP:20221011T092520Z
CREATED:20221005T111954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T092520Z
UID:56579-1668711600-1668717000@ptes.org
SUMMARY:An evening with Hedgehog Street – 17th November 2022
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\nThis Autumn you’re invited to join us as we explore recent research findings on urban hedgehog conservation. Hedgehog Street is a joint campaign by People’s Trust for Endangered Species and The British Hedgehog Preservation Society\, and we’re thrilled to bring you this FREE evening event covering hedgehog houses\, highways\, hibernation and much more. Join us for an evening with Hedgehog Street! \nFind out more about the event and speakers HERE. \nWe’ll be joined by: \nAbi Gazzard\, Hedgehog researcher \nGrace Johnson\, Hedgehog Officer \n  \nDate: Thursday 17th November 2022 \nTime: 7-8:30pm \nCost: Free \nVenue: Online
URL:https://ptes.org/event/an-evening-with-hedgehog-street-17th-november-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Events,Hedgehogs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221108T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221108T203000
DTSTAMP:20221012T161849Z
CREATED:20221012T161354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T161849Z
UID:56646-1667934000-1667939400@ptes.org
SUMMARY:Art and Conservation – 8th November 2022
DESCRIPTION:We’re partnering with Wildlife Drawing to bring you an evening of art and conservation\, centred around the beloved dormouse. We’ll hear from Ian White\, our Dormouse Officer\, who will talk about our dormouse conservation efforts\, including our dormouse reintroduction programme. We’ll then get some drawing tips from artist and wildlife enthusiast Laura Cuppage. This art class costs £10 (plus a small booking fee) and takes place online. 50% of the proceeds will be donated to PTES. \nLearn more and reserve your spot here. \n  \nDate: Tuesday 8th November 2022 \nTime: 7-8:30pm \nCost: £10 (50% donation to PTES) \nVenue: Online
URL:https://ptes.org/event/art-and-conservation-8th-november-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Hazel dormice,Wildlife Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220801T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220802T163000
DTSTAMP:20220622T135043Z
CREATED:20220622T135043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T135043Z
UID:56091-1659360600-1659457800@ptes.org
SUMMARY:Hazel Dormouse Ecology\, Conservation and Woodland Management – 1st & 2nd August 2022
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\nThis is an online course. This course will be run over two afternoon sessions. Cost for entire course is £30. \nWe will look at the ecology of dormice\, their conservation and relevant legislation. We will also consider woodland management for the species. This course is an excellent first step for those wishing to get involved in dormouse conservation and it is recommended as a first step for those wishing to train for their dormouse license. It will not\, however\, provide you with a reference for your dormouse license application. \nTutor: PTES Dormouse and Training Officer\, Ian White \nDates: 1st – 2nd August 2022 \nTime: 1:30pm – 4:30pm \nCost: £30
URL:https://ptes.org/event/hazel-dormouse-ecology-conservation-and-woodland-management-1st-2nd-august-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Hazel dormice,Woodland courses,Training courses
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220720T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220720T203000
DTSTAMP:20220622T164258Z
CREATED:20220622T164142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T164258Z
UID:56092-1658343600-1658349000@ptes.org
SUMMARY:Humble heroes: the hidden world of hedgerows and their wildlife – 20th July 2022
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\nJoin us to learn more about the incredible world of hedgerows. From nesting birds to hibernating hedgehogs\, well-managed hedges can provide abundant resources for much of our wildlife. They form a key component of our natural heritage and provide many key ecosystem services and functions. Yet\, to maintain a healthy hedgerow network into the future\, we need to manage hedgerows according to their natural lifecycle. \nIn this talk we will cover: \n\nThe importance of hedgerows to wildlife and humans\nThe key features of a healthy hedge\nThe connection between hedgerow management and political and cultural shifts in society\nThreats that hedgerows have faced in the past and currently face\nThe natural hedgerow lifecycle and an introduction to healthy hedgerow management\nAn introduction to People’s Trust for Endangered Species hedgerow surveys.\n\nSpeaker: PTES Hedgerow Officer\, Sarah Barnsley \nDate: Wednesday 20th July 2022 \nTime: 7:00pm – 8:30pm \nCost: Tickets are free but we suggest a donation of £5 to help towards our conservation work.
URL:https://ptes.org/event/humble-heroes-the-hidden-world-of-hedgerows-and-their-wildlife-20th-july-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Events,Hedgerows
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220525T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220525T170000
DTSTAMP:20220509T175734Z
CREATED:20220509T175734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T175734Z
UID:55814-1653483600-1653498000@ptes.org
SUMMARY:Hedgehog Ecology and Land Management Course for Practitioners - 25th May 2022
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\nCourse content\nTalk 1: Ecology and behaviour\nAn overview of basic biology\, ecology\, behaviour\, disease and rehabilitation. \nTalk 2: Population\, monitoring and the law\nAn overview of recent trends in the UK hedgehog population\, the hedgehog’s conservation status and the legislation surrounding them. \nTalk 3: Threats and mitigation\nAn overview of threats to hedgehogs and discussion around potential solutions and barriers. \nCost: £30 per person\nDuration: Half day (1pm-5pm)\nTutors: Hugh Warwick and Grace Johnson\nLocation: Online (Zoom) \nWhy do I need to attend this course?\nThis online course is aimed at people involved in the management of public spaces or private amenity land. This includes consultants\, landscape architects and developers. \nImmediately recognisable and popular with the public\, hedgehogs provide a means to engage people in biodiversity issues and an intelligent focus for satisfying the requirements of the NERC Act. Hedgehogs are also frequently overlooked in ecological impact assessments. Small management changes can dramatically improve areas of land for this UK BAP species\, potentially reversing its decline and enriching biodiversity more broadly. \nThis course has been produced in partnership with the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) and developed with hedgehog experts Dr Pat Morris & Dr Nigel Reeve. It has previously been taught as a one day in-person course\, but moving forward there will be a half day virtual option. We are trialling the new virtual format so would appreciate feedback from this session. \nPlease contact us if this is a company booking and you would like us to invoice you rather than booking online. Please note as People’s Trust for Endangered Species is not VAT registered VAT is not added to tickets. By booking on this event you are agreeing to our events terms and conditions. \n 
URL:https://ptes.org/event/hedgehog-ecology-and-land-management-course-for-practitioners-25th-may-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training courses,Hedgehogs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220503T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220503T210000
DTSTAMP:20220413T135036Z
CREATED:20220406T155236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T135036Z
UID:55623-1651604400-1651611600@ptes.org
SUMMARY:An evening with Hedgehog Street - 3rd May 2022
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\nThis Hedgehog Awareness Week you’re invited to join us for an evening celebrating all things hedgehog. Hedgehog Street is a joint campaign by People’s Trust for Endangered Species and The British Hedgehog Preservation Society\, and we’re thrilled to bring you this FREE event to entertain\, educate and inspire. We’ve prepared a varied line-up of speakers covering topics from research and conservation to community action and engagement. \nFind out more about the event and speakers HERE. \nDate: Tuesday 3rd May 2022 \nTime: 7-9pm \nWe’ll be joined by: \nHugh Warwick\, Author and BHPS spokesperson \nJoel Ashton\, Wildlife gardener \nJo Wilkinson\, Hedgehog Friendly Campus \nDavid Murcott\, Hedgehog Champion and local group co-founder \nLauren Moore\, Hedgehog researcher \nGrace Johnson\, Hedgehog Officer
URL:https://ptes.org/event/an-evening-with-hedgehog-street-3rd-may-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Events,Hedgehogs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220425T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220426T163000
DTSTAMP:20220223T170754Z
CREATED:20220223T170754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T170754Z
UID:55450-1650893400-1650990600@ptes.org
SUMMARY:Hazel Dormouse Ecology\, Conservation and Woodland Management - 25th & 26th April 2022
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\nThis is an online course. This course will be run over two afternoon sessions. Cost for entire course is £30.  \nWe will look at the ecology of dormice\, their conservation and relevant legislation. We will also consider woodland management for the species. This course is an excellent first step for those wishing to get involved in dormouse conservation and it is recommended as a first step for those wishing to train for their dormouse license. It will not\, however\, provide you with a reference for your dormouse license application. \nTutor: PTES Dormouse and Training Officer\, Ian White \nDate: Mon & Tues 25th/26th April 2022 \nTime: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
URL:https://ptes.org/event/hazel-dormouse-ecology-conservation-and-woodland-management-25th-26th-april-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Hazel dormice,Woodland courses,Training courses
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210920T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210921T163000
DTSTAMP:20210609T150006Z
CREATED:20210609T150006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T150006Z
UID:54136-1632144600-1632241800@ptes.org
SUMMARY:Hazel Dormouse Ecology\, Conservation and Woodland Management - 20th & 21st September 2021
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\nThis is an online course. This course will be run over two afternoon sessions. Cost for entire course is £30.  \nWe will look at the ecology of dormice\, their conservation and relevant legislation. We will also consider woodland management for the species. This course is an excellent first step for those wishing to get involved in dormouse conservation and it is recommended as a first step for those wishing to train for their dormouse license. It will not\, however\, provide you with a reference for your dormouse license application. \nTutor: PTES Dormouse and Training Officer\, Ian White \nDate: Mon & Tues 20th/21st September 2021 \nTime: 1.30pm – 4.30pm \nItinerary:  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://ptes.org/event/hazel-dormouse-ecology-conservation-and-woodland-management-20th-21st-september-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Hazel dormice,Woodland courses,Training courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210412T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210413T163000
DTSTAMP:20210302T114452Z
CREATED:20210302T114452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T114452Z
UID:53848-1618234200-1618331400@ptes.org
SUMMARY:Hazel Dormouse Ecology\, Conservation and Woodland Management - 12th & 13th April 2021
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\nThis is an online course. This course will be run over two afternoon sessions. Cost for entire course is £30.  \nWe will look at the ecology of dormice\, their conservation and relevant legislation. We will also consider woodland management for the species. This course is an excellent first step for those wishing to get involved in dormouse conservation and it is recommended as a first step for those wishing to train for their dormouse license. It will not\, however\, provide you with a reference for your dormouse license application. \nTutor: PTES Dormouse and Training Officer\, Ian White \nDate: Mon & Tues 12th/13th April 2021 \nTime: 1.30pm – 4.30pm \nItinerary:  \n \n  \n  \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. \nBook tickets now
URL:https://ptes.org/event/hazel-dormouse-ecology-conservation-and-woodland-management-12th-13th-april-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Hazel dormice,Woodland courses,Training courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210315T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210316T163000
DTSTAMP:20210223T112446Z
CREATED:20210125T173357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T112446Z
UID:53696-1615815000-1615912200@ptes.org
SUMMARY:Hazel Dormouse Ecology\, Conservation and Woodland Management - 15th & 16th March 2021
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\n– SOLD OUT – \nThis is an online course. This course will be run over two afternoon sessions. Cost for entire course is £30.  \nWe will look at the ecology of dormice\, their conservation and relevant legislation. We will also consider woodland management for the species. This course is an excellent first step for those wishing to get involved in dormouse conservation and it is recommended as a first step for those wishing to train for their dormouse license. It will not\, however\, provide you with a reference for your dormouse license application. \nTutor: PTES Dormouse and Training Officer\, Ian White \nDate: Mon & Tues 15th/16thMarch 2021 \nTime: 1.30pm – 4.30pm \nItinerary:  \n \n  \n  \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. \nBook tickets now
URL:https://ptes.org/event/hazel-dormouse-ecology-conservation-and-woodland-management-15th-16th-march-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Hazel dormice,Woodland courses,Training courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210301T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210302T163000
DTSTAMP:20210122T114818Z
CREATED:20201104T123354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T114818Z
UID:53250-1614605400-1614702600@ptes.org
SUMMARY:Hazel Dormouse Ecology\, Conservation and Woodland Management - 1st & 2nd March 2021
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\n– SOLD OUT – \nThis is an online course. This course will be run over two afternoon sessions. Cost for entire course is £30.  \nWe will look at the ecology of dormice\, their conservation and relevant legislation. We will also consider woodland management for the species. This course is an excellent first step for those wishing to get involved in dormouse conservation and it is recommended as a first step for those wishing to train for their dormouse license. It will not\, however\, provide you with a reference for your dormouse license application. \nTutor: PTES Dormouse and Training Officer\, Ian White \nDate: Mon & Tues 1st/2nd March 2021 \nTime: 1.30pm – 4.30pm \nItinerary:  \n \n  \n  \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. \nBook tickets now
URL:https://ptes.org/event/hazel-dormouse-ecology-and-conservation-1st-2nd-march-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Hazel dormice,Woodland courses,Training courses
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