Field Studies Council
@fieldstudiesc.bsky.social
First hand experiences in the outdoors 🌍
Geography, biology and cross-curricular fieldwork for all key stages. We also offer natural history, arts and family courses at our centres across the UK.
Geography, biology and cross-curricular fieldwork for all key stages. We also offer natural history, arts and family courses at our centres across the UK.
This #EducationDay we are all asked “If you were Minister of Education for a day, what would be the first change you would make?”
We are proud to give a voice to our inspiring Youth Panel who contribute to our strategic work.
Meet our current panel : buff.ly/9aTQP9k
@UNESCO @Education2030UN
We are proud to give a voice to our inspiring Youth Panel who contribute to our strategic work.
Meet our current panel : buff.ly/9aTQP9k
@UNESCO @Education2030UN
January 24, 2026 at 11:21 AM
This #EducationDay we are all asked “If you were Minister of Education for a day, what would be the first change you would make?”
We are proud to give a voice to our inspiring Youth Panel who contribute to our strategic work.
Meet our current panel : buff.ly/9aTQP9k
@UNESCO @Education2030UN
We are proud to give a voice to our inspiring Youth Panel who contribute to our strategic work.
Meet our current panel : buff.ly/9aTQP9k
@UNESCO @Education2030UN
Looking to improve your bird identification skills? 🐦
The Field Studies Council bird bundle includes three WildID guides for £10.
• Park & garden birds
• Bird tracks and signs
• Waders
Compact, laminated and designed for use outdoors.
Get your guides: buff.ly/WeApgtF
#BigGardenBirdWatch
The Field Studies Council bird bundle includes three WildID guides for £10.
• Park & garden birds
• Bird tracks and signs
• Waders
Compact, laminated and designed for use outdoors.
Get your guides: buff.ly/WeApgtF
#BigGardenBirdWatch
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Looking to improve your bird identification skills? 🐦
The Field Studies Council bird bundle includes three WildID guides for £10.
• Park & garden birds
• Bird tracks and signs
• Waders
Compact, laminated and designed for use outdoors.
Get your guides: buff.ly/WeApgtF
#BigGardenBirdWatch
The Field Studies Council bird bundle includes three WildID guides for £10.
• Park & garden birds
• Bird tracks and signs
• Waders
Compact, laminated and designed for use outdoors.
Get your guides: buff.ly/WeApgtF
#BigGardenBirdWatch
Today is the start of RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch! Pick one hour from now until 25 Jan to count the birds that land in your garden or outdoor space — then submit your results online to help track bird numbers across the UK.
Are you taking part? 🐦
More information: buff.ly/3uvwYWm
Are you taking part? 🐦
More information: buff.ly/3uvwYWm
January 23, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Today is the start of RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch! Pick one hour from now until 25 Jan to count the birds that land in your garden or outdoor space — then submit your results online to help track bird numbers across the UK.
Are you taking part? 🐦
More information: buff.ly/3uvwYWm
Are you taking part? 🐦
More information: buff.ly/3uvwYWm
Looking for a fun and adventurous family holiday this summer?
Join us at our Rhyd-y-Creuau centre for a long weekend with outdoor adventure, wildlife discovery and shared experiences in some of North Wales’ most inspiring landscapes.
👉🏻 Click the link to explore our family holidays buff.ly/hbeQzFQ
Join us at our Rhyd-y-Creuau centre for a long weekend with outdoor adventure, wildlife discovery and shared experiences in some of North Wales’ most inspiring landscapes.
👉🏻 Click the link to explore our family holidays buff.ly/hbeQzFQ
January 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Looking for a fun and adventurous family holiday this summer?
Join us at our Rhyd-y-Creuau centre for a long weekend with outdoor adventure, wildlife discovery and shared experiences in some of North Wales’ most inspiring landscapes.
👉🏻 Click the link to explore our family holidays buff.ly/hbeQzFQ
Join us at our Rhyd-y-Creuau centre for a long weekend with outdoor adventure, wildlife discovery and shared experiences in some of North Wales’ most inspiring landscapes.
👉🏻 Click the link to explore our family holidays buff.ly/hbeQzFQ
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We hit 100 snowdrop sightings on this date last year! Have you seen any yet? Help us beat the 2025 totals!
Add your sighting to the #SignsOfSpring survey: www.field-studies-council.org/signs-of-spr...
In partnership with @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social
Add your sighting to the #SignsOfSpring survey: www.field-studies-council.org/signs-of-spr...
In partnership with @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 9:02 AM
We hit 100 snowdrop sightings on this date last year! Have you seen any yet? Help us beat the 2025 totals!
Add your sighting to the #SignsOfSpring survey: www.field-studies-council.org/signs-of-spr...
In partnership with @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social
Add your sighting to the #SignsOfSpring survey: www.field-studies-council.org/signs-of-spr...
In partnership with @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social
Secondary school teachers - do you have a smaller cohort in your A level group this year?
Are you searching for a hands-on fieldwork experiences in dynamic habitats?
Our Small Group Courses are designed to bring together home educated students and schools with small cohorts: buff.ly/LKYYRtz
Are you searching for a hands-on fieldwork experiences in dynamic habitats?
Our Small Group Courses are designed to bring together home educated students and schools with small cohorts: buff.ly/LKYYRtz
January 20, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Secondary school teachers - do you have a smaller cohort in your A level group this year?
Are you searching for a hands-on fieldwork experiences in dynamic habitats?
Our Small Group Courses are designed to bring together home educated students and schools with small cohorts: buff.ly/LKYYRtz
Are you searching for a hands-on fieldwork experiences in dynamic habitats?
Our Small Group Courses are designed to bring together home educated students and schools with small cohorts: buff.ly/LKYYRtz
Our popular Duke of Edinburgh Conservation and Zookeeping residential is now available at our Dale Fort centre! 🐛
🌿 Includes visits to Dr Beynon’s Bug Farm, Manor Wildlife Park, Manor Wildlife Park and Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo.
Find out more information on our website buff.ly/zI7mzGM
🌿 Includes visits to Dr Beynon’s Bug Farm, Manor Wildlife Park, Manor Wildlife Park and Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo.
Find out more information on our website buff.ly/zI7mzGM
January 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Our popular Duke of Edinburgh Conservation and Zookeeping residential is now available at our Dale Fort centre! 🐛
🌿 Includes visits to Dr Beynon’s Bug Farm, Manor Wildlife Park, Manor Wildlife Park and Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo.
Find out more information on our website buff.ly/zI7mzGM
🌿 Includes visits to Dr Beynon’s Bug Farm, Manor Wildlife Park, Manor Wildlife Park and Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo.
Find out more information on our website buff.ly/zI7mzGM
Join Harry Read this February for his Birdwatching: Winter Visitors course at Flatford Mill 🐦⬛
In this course, We’ll explore two different habitats, including a coastal location as well as areas around Flatford, to look for divers, grebes and passerines.
👉🏻 Visit our website to book buff.ly/25cESv1
In this course, We’ll explore two different habitats, including a coastal location as well as areas around Flatford, to look for divers, grebes and passerines.
👉🏻 Visit our website to book buff.ly/25cESv1
January 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Join Harry Read this February for his Birdwatching: Winter Visitors course at Flatford Mill 🐦⬛
In this course, We’ll explore two different habitats, including a coastal location as well as areas around Flatford, to look for divers, grebes and passerines.
👉🏻 Visit our website to book buff.ly/25cESv1
In this course, We’ll explore two different habitats, including a coastal location as well as areas around Flatford, to look for divers, grebes and passerines.
👉🏻 Visit our website to book buff.ly/25cESv1
Big Garden BirdWatch is coming 23–25 Jan 2026! 🐦 👀 Spend an hour counting the birds that visit your garden or local green space — it’s free, fun, and helps track UK garden bird populations.
More information: buff.ly/3uvwYWm
More information: buff.ly/3uvwYWm
January 17, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Big Garden BirdWatch is coming 23–25 Jan 2026! 🐦 👀 Spend an hour counting the birds that visit your garden or local green space — it’s free, fun, and helps track UK garden bird populations.
More information: buff.ly/3uvwYWm
More information: buff.ly/3uvwYWm
Hazel catkins release pollen before leaves appear, hoping the wind will carry it to pollinate other trees.
Have you spotted any hazel catkins on your winter walks?
Log your find today buff.ly/ax3NK0L
#SignsofSpring
Have you spotted any hazel catkins on your winter walks?
Log your find today buff.ly/ax3NK0L
#SignsofSpring
January 15, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Hazel catkins release pollen before leaves appear, hoping the wind will carry it to pollinate other trees.
Have you spotted any hazel catkins on your winter walks?
Log your find today buff.ly/ax3NK0L
#SignsofSpring
Have you spotted any hazel catkins on your winter walks?
Log your find today buff.ly/ax3NK0L
#SignsofSpring
New designs are now live on our website 🌿
Inspired by wildlife and time spent outdoors, our latest additions are made using organic cotton and responsible production methods through Teemill.
🐸 Head over to our website to shop all of our new nature-inspired designs buff.ly/5cv0xQi
Inspired by wildlife and time spent outdoors, our latest additions are made using organic cotton and responsible production methods through Teemill.
🐸 Head over to our website to shop all of our new nature-inspired designs buff.ly/5cv0xQi
January 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
New designs are now live on our website 🌿
Inspired by wildlife and time spent outdoors, our latest additions are made using organic cotton and responsible production methods through Teemill.
🐸 Head over to our website to shop all of our new nature-inspired designs buff.ly/5cv0xQi
Inspired by wildlife and time spent outdoors, our latest additions are made using organic cotton and responsible production methods through Teemill.
🐸 Head over to our website to shop all of our new nature-inspired designs buff.ly/5cv0xQi
GTC Scotland Accredited ITE Programme
📍 Millport, Isle of Cumbrae
📆 16–17 March 2026
🌊 Immerse yourself in hands-on ecology and environmental sampling, exploring terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
👉 Find out more & register:
📍 Millport, Isle of Cumbrae
📆 16–17 March 2026
🌊 Immerse yourself in hands-on ecology and environmental sampling, exploring terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
👉 Find out more & register:
SSERC | Practical Ecology and Environmental Sampling (FSC Partnership)
SSERC can offer free advice to all members. Within these pages you will find.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
GTC Scotland Accredited ITE Programme
📍 Millport, Isle of Cumbrae
📆 16–17 March 2026
🌊 Immerse yourself in hands-on ecology and environmental sampling, exploring terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
👉 Find out more & register:
📍 Millport, Isle of Cumbrae
📆 16–17 March 2026
🌊 Immerse yourself in hands-on ecology and environmental sampling, exploring terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
👉 Find out more & register:
Our team at Margam Discovery Centre are excited to find themselves in the middle of an amazing historical discovery, practically on their doorstep.
The BBC reports that a Geophysical survey team "struck gold" discovering the footprint of a 572 sq m Roman.
Find out more:
The BBC reports that a Geophysical survey team "struck gold" discovering the footprint of a 572 sq m Roman.
Find out more:
Margam park Roman villa find could be 'Port Talbot's Pompeii'
The largest Roman villa ever found in Wales lies less than a metre under Margam Country Park.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Our team at Margam Discovery Centre are excited to find themselves in the middle of an amazing historical discovery, practically on their doorstep.
The BBC reports that a Geophysical survey team "struck gold" discovering the footprint of a 572 sq m Roman.
Find out more:
The BBC reports that a Geophysical survey team "struck gold" discovering the footprint of a 572 sq m Roman.
Find out more:
Our 2026 diving courses are now live 🤿
Delivered in partnership with Freedom Diving, these courses combine expert instruction with time in the water, helping you build confidence, skills and understanding of the underwater environment.
For more information, visit our website buff.ly/O4sZgaU
Delivered in partnership with Freedom Diving, these courses combine expert instruction with time in the water, helping you build confidence, skills and understanding of the underwater environment.
For more information, visit our website buff.ly/O4sZgaU
January 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Our 2026 diving courses are now live 🤿
Delivered in partnership with Freedom Diving, these courses combine expert instruction with time in the water, helping you build confidence, skills and understanding of the underwater environment.
For more information, visit our website buff.ly/O4sZgaU
Delivered in partnership with Freedom Diving, these courses combine expert instruction with time in the water, helping you build confidence, skills and understanding of the underwater environment.
For more information, visit our website buff.ly/O4sZgaU
Fancy brightening up February with a little creativity? 🎨
Our art courses at Flatford Mill are the perfect excuse to slow down and enjoy some time being creative.
👉🏻 Click the link to discover our art courses happening in February buff.ly/pFEfXvb
Our art courses at Flatford Mill are the perfect excuse to slow down and enjoy some time being creative.
👉🏻 Click the link to discover our art courses happening in February buff.ly/pFEfXvb
January 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Fancy brightening up February with a little creativity? 🎨
Our art courses at Flatford Mill are the perfect excuse to slow down and enjoy some time being creative.
👉🏻 Click the link to discover our art courses happening in February buff.ly/pFEfXvb
Our art courses at Flatford Mill are the perfect excuse to slow down and enjoy some time being creative.
👉🏻 Click the link to discover our art courses happening in February buff.ly/pFEfXvb
Boost your team’s biodiversity knowledge in 2026 🌍
Our 2026 programme includes online and in-person training in Biodiversity Net Gain, the Biodiversity Metric and UKHab surveys — designed for planners, land managers and professionals working with nature.
buff.ly/z1B3LrT
Our 2026 programme includes online and in-person training in Biodiversity Net Gain, the Biodiversity Metric and UKHab surveys — designed for planners, land managers and professionals working with nature.
buff.ly/z1B3LrT
January 12, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Boost your team’s biodiversity knowledge in 2026 🌍
Our 2026 programme includes online and in-person training in Biodiversity Net Gain, the Biodiversity Metric and UKHab surveys — designed for planners, land managers and professionals working with nature.
buff.ly/z1B3LrT
Our 2026 programme includes online and in-person training in Biodiversity Net Gain, the Biodiversity Metric and UKHab surveys — designed for planners, land managers and professionals working with nature.
buff.ly/z1B3LrT
Ever wondered how birds fly? Air offers little support, so each wingbeat generates aerodynamic lift. During the downstroke, wings push air down and back, creating lift and forward thrust in a single movement.
A reminder of the science behind everyday nature.
Image by Jack Lucas.
A reminder of the science behind everyday nature.
Image by Jack Lucas.
January 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Ever wondered how birds fly? Air offers little support, so each wingbeat generates aerodynamic lift. During the downstroke, wings push air down and back, creating lift and forward thrust in a single movement.
A reminder of the science behind everyday nature.
Image by Jack Lucas.
A reminder of the science behind everyday nature.
Image by Jack Lucas.
We can't wait for a break in the weather to start spotting snowdrops! Noticing snowdrops can lift your mood, as they are one of the earliest indicators that spring is coming, something we probably all need after the start to this year! ❄️
Learn more: buff.ly/ax3NK0L
#SignsofSpring
Learn more: buff.ly/ax3NK0L
#SignsofSpring
January 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM
We can't wait for a break in the weather to start spotting snowdrops! Noticing snowdrops can lift your mood, as they are one of the earliest indicators that spring is coming, something we probably all need after the start to this year! ❄️
Learn more: buff.ly/ax3NK0L
#SignsofSpring
Learn more: buff.ly/ax3NK0L
#SignsofSpring
Planning something for the new year? 🤩
Our centres have a selection of late availability dates for venue hire from January to March, offering a great opportunity to book your next event.
🏘️ Find out more and discover available dates, buff.ly/zem49fR
Our centres have a selection of late availability dates for venue hire from January to March, offering a great opportunity to book your next event.
🏘️ Find out more and discover available dates, buff.ly/zem49fR
January 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Planning something for the new year? 🤩
Our centres have a selection of late availability dates for venue hire from January to March, offering a great opportunity to book your next event.
🏘️ Find out more and discover available dates, buff.ly/zem49fR
Our centres have a selection of late availability dates for venue hire from January to March, offering a great opportunity to book your next event.
🏘️ Find out more and discover available dates, buff.ly/zem49fR
Enjoy 10% off our Teemill store, including new designs inspired by wildlife and time spent outdoors. All pieces are made using organic cotton and responsible production methods.
🎁 Use code EXTRA10 at checkout.
Offer ends at midnight on 12 January.
👉🏻 Shop today to save. buff.ly/PTpQYpm
🎁 Use code EXTRA10 at checkout.
Offer ends at midnight on 12 January.
👉🏻 Shop today to save. buff.ly/PTpQYpm
January 7, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Enjoy 10% off our Teemill store, including new designs inspired by wildlife and time spent outdoors. All pieces are made using organic cotton and responsible production methods.
🎁 Use code EXTRA10 at checkout.
Offer ends at midnight on 12 January.
👉🏻 Shop today to save. buff.ly/PTpQYpm
🎁 Use code EXTRA10 at checkout.
Offer ends at midnight on 12 January.
👉🏻 Shop today to save. buff.ly/PTpQYpm
Interested in conservation or zoology? 🌿🐯
Our Duke of Edinburgh Conservation & Zookeeping camp at Dale Fort combines hands-on conservation work with behind-the-scenes zoo experiences.
🌱 For more information, please click the link buff.ly/rQspG5H
Our Duke of Edinburgh Conservation & Zookeeping camp at Dale Fort combines hands-on conservation work with behind-the-scenes zoo experiences.
🌱 For more information, please click the link buff.ly/rQspG5H
January 6, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Interested in conservation or zoology? 🌿🐯
Our Duke of Edinburgh Conservation & Zookeeping camp at Dale Fort combines hands-on conservation work with behind-the-scenes zoo experiences.
🌱 For more information, please click the link buff.ly/rQspG5H
Our Duke of Edinburgh Conservation & Zookeeping camp at Dale Fort combines hands-on conservation work with behind-the-scenes zoo experiences.
🌱 For more information, please click the link buff.ly/rQspG5H
🌱 Thanks to a generous grant from the Ramble Worldwide Outdoor Trust, we recently welcomed Stanley Grove Primary Academy to our Castle Head centre in Cumbria for a transformational trip, including adventure activities and outdoor learning.
Find out the amazing impact it had: buff.ly/8IuRhVW
Find out the amazing impact it had: buff.ly/8IuRhVW
January 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
🌱 Thanks to a generous grant from the Ramble Worldwide Outdoor Trust, we recently welcomed Stanley Grove Primary Academy to our Castle Head centre in Cumbria for a transformational trip, including adventure activities and outdoor learning.
Find out the amazing impact it had: buff.ly/8IuRhVW
Find out the amazing impact it had: buff.ly/8IuRhVW
Plan your nature learning for 2026 🌿
Our 2026 course programme is now open, with 100+ online and in-person courses across the UK — from habitat surveying and species ID to botany and fungi.
Explore courses: buff.ly/z1B3LrT
Our 2026 course programme is now open, with 100+ online and in-person courses across the UK — from habitat surveying and species ID to botany and fungi.
Explore courses: buff.ly/z1B3LrT
January 6, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Plan your nature learning for 2026 🌿
Our 2026 course programme is now open, with 100+ online and in-person courses across the UK — from habitat surveying and species ID to botany and fungi.
Explore courses: buff.ly/z1B3LrT
Our 2026 course programme is now open, with 100+ online and in-person courses across the UK — from habitat surveying and species ID to botany and fungi.
Explore courses: buff.ly/z1B3LrT
🌱 Bring your subject to life in 2026 using the outdoors as your classroom; supporting your educational needs across all age ranges.🌎
High-quality outdoor learning experiences from the experts!
Find out how we can help your school group succeed: buff.ly/CGZNWED
High-quality outdoor learning experiences from the experts!
Find out how we can help your school group succeed: buff.ly/CGZNWED
January 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
🌱 Bring your subject to life in 2026 using the outdoors as your classroom; supporting your educational needs across all age ranges.🌎
High-quality outdoor learning experiences from the experts!
Find out how we can help your school group succeed: buff.ly/CGZNWED
High-quality outdoor learning experiences from the experts!
Find out how we can help your school group succeed: buff.ly/CGZNWED
Spring is stirring. Signs of Spring 2026 is live! Help track the first signs of warmer days—snowdrops, daffodils, bumblebees, dragonflies. Last year, 2,000 records informed climate research. Anyone can join 🌱 Add your sightings: buff.ly/71dxjIo
#SignsofSpring
#SignsofSpring
January 5, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Spring is stirring. Signs of Spring 2026 is live! Help track the first signs of warmer days—snowdrops, daffodils, bumblebees, dragonflies. Last year, 2,000 records informed climate research. Anyone can join 🌱 Add your sightings: buff.ly/71dxjIo
#SignsofSpring
#SignsofSpring