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.
Welcome spring with creativity at Flatford Mill 🌿
Whether you choose our Spring or Easter Wreath Workshop, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, hands‑on session using seasonal materials inspired by the surrounding countryside.
Book your spot today buff.ly/4fJzbcH
Whether you choose our Spring or Easter Wreath Workshop, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, hands‑on session using seasonal materials inspired by the surrounding countryside.
Book your spot today buff.ly/4fJzbcH
February 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Welcome spring with creativity at Flatford Mill 🌿
Whether you choose our Spring or Easter Wreath Workshop, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, hands‑on session using seasonal materials inspired by the surrounding countryside.
Book your spot today buff.ly/4fJzbcH
Whether you choose our Spring or Easter Wreath Workshop, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, hands‑on session using seasonal materials inspired by the surrounding countryside.
Book your spot today buff.ly/4fJzbcH
This year, our Director of Finance, Sam, is taking on an extraordinary physical challenge, running 2.5 marathons to raise money for Field Studies Council.
In this interview, he shares his personal journey into running, what motivates him to take on this demanding fundraiser: buff.ly/IcsS0ik
In this interview, he shares his personal journey into running, what motivates him to take on this demanding fundraiser: buff.ly/IcsS0ik
February 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
This year, our Director of Finance, Sam, is taking on an extraordinary physical challenge, running 2.5 marathons to raise money for Field Studies Council.
In this interview, he shares his personal journey into running, what motivates him to take on this demanding fundraiser: buff.ly/IcsS0ik
In this interview, he shares his personal journey into running, what motivates him to take on this demanding fundraiser: buff.ly/IcsS0ik
Get qualified for less with our early bird discount on Forest School Leader courses. Use code FOREST10 to get 10% off when booking your course before 13th February 2026.
Gain all the skills and experience you need to become an accredited Forest School Leader!
Learn with experts: buff.ly/jakkiFz
Gain all the skills and experience you need to become an accredited Forest School Leader!
Learn with experts: buff.ly/jakkiFz
February 6, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Get qualified for less with our early bird discount on Forest School Leader courses. Use code FOREST10 to get 10% off when booking your course before 13th February 2026.
Gain all the skills and experience you need to become an accredited Forest School Leader!
Learn with experts: buff.ly/jakkiFz
Gain all the skills and experience you need to become an accredited Forest School Leader!
Learn with experts: buff.ly/jakkiFz
Join us this Easter to complete your Duke of Edinburgh Gold award 🌄
Whether you're into conservation, marine science, first aid, or geography, our centres are running a whole range of exciting Easter camps designed to help you complete your Gold DofE award.
👉🏻 Secure your space today buff.ly/YBwee2Z
Whether you're into conservation, marine science, first aid, or geography, our centres are running a whole range of exciting Easter camps designed to help you complete your Gold DofE award.
👉🏻 Secure your space today buff.ly/YBwee2Z
February 4, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Join us this Easter to complete your Duke of Edinburgh Gold award 🌄
Whether you're into conservation, marine science, first aid, or geography, our centres are running a whole range of exciting Easter camps designed to help you complete your Gold DofE award.
👉🏻 Secure your space today buff.ly/YBwee2Z
Whether you're into conservation, marine science, first aid, or geography, our centres are running a whole range of exciting Easter camps designed to help you complete your Gold DofE award.
👉🏻 Secure your space today buff.ly/YBwee2Z
This week’s garden bird: the Long-tailed Tit.
Often seen in lively family flocks, these birds stay close together in winter — sometimes even huddling to keep warm. Despite the name, they aren’t true tits, but belong to the bushtit family.
Have you spotted them in your garden?
Often seen in lively family flocks, these birds stay close together in winter — sometimes even huddling to keep warm. Despite the name, they aren’t true tits, but belong to the bushtit family.
Have you spotted them in your garden?
February 4, 2026 at 10:01 AM
This week’s garden bird: the Long-tailed Tit.
Often seen in lively family flocks, these birds stay close together in winter — sometimes even huddling to keep warm. Despite the name, they aren’t true tits, but belong to the bushtit family.
Have you spotted them in your garden?
Often seen in lively family flocks, these birds stay close together in winter — sometimes even huddling to keep warm. Despite the name, they aren’t true tits, but belong to the bushtit family.
Have you spotted them in your garden?
Practical Ecology and Environmental Sampling, with SSERC
Deepen your understanding of ecological processes and bring them to life in both the classroom and outdoor learning on this two‑day professional training course.
📍 Millport, Isle of Cumbrae 16–17 March 2026
Secure your place:
buff.ly/WA8Eulw
Deepen your understanding of ecological processes and bring them to life in both the classroom and outdoor learning on this two‑day professional training course.
📍 Millport, Isle of Cumbrae 16–17 March 2026
Secure your place:
buff.ly/WA8Eulw
February 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Practical Ecology and Environmental Sampling, with SSERC
Deepen your understanding of ecological processes and bring them to life in both the classroom and outdoor learning on this two‑day professional training course.
📍 Millport, Isle of Cumbrae 16–17 March 2026
Secure your place:
buff.ly/WA8Eulw
Deepen your understanding of ecological processes and bring them to life in both the classroom and outdoor learning on this two‑day professional training course.
📍 Millport, Isle of Cumbrae 16–17 March 2026
Secure your place:
buff.ly/WA8Eulw
Hamilton Primary School is an urban primary school, where opportunities to explore natural environments are rare.
The Dedham Vale National Landscape Sustainable Development Fund meant that the KS2 ‘Rivers and Life Everywhere’ class trip could go ahead.
Read about their trip here: buff.ly/xnIKA83
The Dedham Vale National Landscape Sustainable Development Fund meant that the KS2 ‘Rivers and Life Everywhere’ class trip could go ahead.
Read about their trip here: buff.ly/xnIKA83
February 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Hamilton Primary School is an urban primary school, where opportunities to explore natural environments are rare.
The Dedham Vale National Landscape Sustainable Development Fund meant that the KS2 ‘Rivers and Life Everywhere’ class trip could go ahead.
Read about their trip here: buff.ly/xnIKA83
The Dedham Vale National Landscape Sustainable Development Fund meant that the KS2 ‘Rivers and Life Everywhere’ class trip could go ahead.
Read about their trip here: buff.ly/xnIKA83
Did you enjoy taking part in Big Garden Birdwatch?
From recognising species to understanding behaviour, even a single hour of observation can spark a new interest.
Keep that curiosity going and take your next step in learning about birds with resources & courses. 🌿
buff.ly/wJA5Xnk
From recognising species to understanding behaviour, even a single hour of observation can spark a new interest.
Keep that curiosity going and take your next step in learning about birds with resources & courses. 🌿
buff.ly/wJA5Xnk
January 31, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Did you enjoy taking part in Big Garden Birdwatch?
From recognising species to understanding behaviour, even a single hour of observation can spark a new interest.
Keep that curiosity going and take your next step in learning about birds with resources & courses. 🌿
buff.ly/wJA5Xnk
From recognising species to understanding behaviour, even a single hour of observation can spark a new interest.
Keep that curiosity going and take your next step in learning about birds with resources & courses. 🌿
buff.ly/wJA5Xnk
Free postage weekend is here 🌱
Enjoy FREE shipping on our Teemill store — filled with sustainable, nature-inspired clothing that supports your love of the outdoors.
👉🏻 Explore our site today buff.ly/Qc7oSqw
*This offer ends Sunday, 1st February at midnight.
Enjoy FREE shipping on our Teemill store — filled with sustainable, nature-inspired clothing that supports your love of the outdoors.
👉🏻 Explore our site today buff.ly/Qc7oSqw
*This offer ends Sunday, 1st February at midnight.
January 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Free postage weekend is here 🌱
Enjoy FREE shipping on our Teemill store — filled with sustainable, nature-inspired clothing that supports your love of the outdoors.
👉🏻 Explore our site today buff.ly/Qc7oSqw
*This offer ends Sunday, 1st February at midnight.
Enjoy FREE shipping on our Teemill store — filled with sustainable, nature-inspired clothing that supports your love of the outdoors.
👉🏻 Explore our site today buff.ly/Qc7oSqw
*This offer ends Sunday, 1st February at midnight.
Join our free Q&A on Forest School Leader Training led by Field Studies Council experts.
Register today and receive an early bird offer of 10% to use on our accredited Forest School Leader courses booked before 13th February.
Sign up: buff.ly/QKBdaRB
Register today and receive an early bird offer of 10% to use on our accredited Forest School Leader courses booked before 13th February.
Sign up: buff.ly/QKBdaRB
January 29, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Join our free Q&A on Forest School Leader Training led by Field Studies Council experts.
Register today and receive an early bird offer of 10% to use on our accredited Forest School Leader courses booked before 13th February.
Sign up: buff.ly/QKBdaRB
Register today and receive an early bird offer of 10% to use on our accredited Forest School Leader courses booked before 13th February.
Sign up: buff.ly/QKBdaRB
Geographical enquiry and approaches to data collection KS3-KS5 - free online CPD
During the session, we share expert advice to support your fieldwork journey and answer your queries. This event is run in collaboration with Royal Geographical Society.
Book your place: buff.ly/Q0EygE4
During the session, we share expert advice to support your fieldwork journey and answer your queries. This event is run in collaboration with Royal Geographical Society.
Book your place: buff.ly/Q0EygE4
January 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Geographical enquiry and approaches to data collection KS3-KS5 - free online CPD
During the session, we share expert advice to support your fieldwork journey and answer your queries. This event is run in collaboration with Royal Geographical Society.
Book your place: buff.ly/Q0EygE4
During the session, we share expert advice to support your fieldwork journey and answer your queries. This event is run in collaboration with Royal Geographical Society.
Book your place: buff.ly/Q0EygE4
Did you take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch? You can still submit your results 🐦
From robins to sparrows, every sighting helps build a picture of how garden birds are faring across the UK. What did you spot?
Submit your results via the RSPB’s website: buff.ly/3uvwYWm
From robins to sparrows, every sighting helps build a picture of how garden birds are faring across the UK. What did you spot?
Submit your results via the RSPB’s website: buff.ly/3uvwYWm
January 27, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Did you take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch? You can still submit your results 🐦
From robins to sparrows, every sighting helps build a picture of how garden birds are faring across the UK. What did you spot?
Submit your results via the RSPB’s website: buff.ly/3uvwYWm
From robins to sparrows, every sighting helps build a picture of how garden birds are faring across the UK. What did you spot?
Submit your results via the RSPB’s website: buff.ly/3uvwYWm
ECTs are you looking for support with your geography fieldwork teaching?
Join our course 'Starting teaching with fieldwork confidence' delivered in partnership with Geographical Association
🚩 Preston Montford, Shropshire
👉 buff.ly/6Ii0sBR
🚩 Greenwich Park
👉 buff.ly/HkNiNbe
Join our course 'Starting teaching with fieldwork confidence' delivered in partnership with Geographical Association
🚩 Preston Montford, Shropshire
👉 buff.ly/6Ii0sBR
🚩 Greenwich Park
👉 buff.ly/HkNiNbe
January 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
ECTs are you looking for support with your geography fieldwork teaching?
Join our course 'Starting teaching with fieldwork confidence' delivered in partnership with Geographical Association
🚩 Preston Montford, Shropshire
👉 buff.ly/6Ii0sBR
🚩 Greenwich Park
👉 buff.ly/HkNiNbe
Join our course 'Starting teaching with fieldwork confidence' delivered in partnership with Geographical Association
🚩 Preston Montford, Shropshire
👉 buff.ly/6Ii0sBR
🚩 Greenwich Park
👉 buff.ly/HkNiNbe
Wildlife courses and experiences coming up in February 🔍🍃
🐝 Bee Conservation – Online, Self-led
🌳 Biodiversity Net Gain for Reviewers – Online
🍃 Discovering Lichens - Online
🍂 Broadleaf and Conifer Trees - Shropshire
🌎 Discovering QGIS - Online
... and more!
👉https://buff.ly/dUUimt5
🐝 Bee Conservation – Online, Self-led
🌳 Biodiversity Net Gain for Reviewers – Online
🍃 Discovering Lichens - Online
🍂 Broadleaf and Conifer Trees - Shropshire
🌎 Discovering QGIS - Online
... and more!
👉https://buff.ly/dUUimt5
January 26, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Wildlife courses and experiences coming up in February 🔍🍃
🐝 Bee Conservation – Online, Self-led
🌳 Biodiversity Net Gain for Reviewers – Online
🍃 Discovering Lichens - Online
🍂 Broadleaf and Conifer Trees - Shropshire
🌎 Discovering QGIS - Online
... and more!
👉https://buff.ly/dUUimt5
🐝 Bee Conservation – Online, Self-led
🌳 Biodiversity Net Gain for Reviewers – Online
🍃 Discovering Lichens - Online
🍂 Broadleaf and Conifer Trees - Shropshire
🌎 Discovering QGIS - Online
... and more!
👉https://buff.ly/dUUimt5
Our bird t-shirts are inspired by the species many of us spot every day, from garden favourites to birds seen on walks and outdoor adventures.🐦
Each piece is made through Teemill using organic cotton and responsible production methods.
👉🏻 Explore our Teemill store buff.ly/WO2R1eh
Each piece is made through Teemill using organic cotton and responsible production methods.
👉🏻 Explore our Teemill store buff.ly/WO2R1eh
January 25, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Our bird t-shirts are inspired by the species many of us spot every day, from garden favourites to birds seen on walks and outdoor adventures.🐦
Each piece is made through Teemill using organic cotton and responsible production methods.
👉🏻 Explore our Teemill store buff.ly/WO2R1eh
Each piece is made through Teemill using organic cotton and responsible production methods.
👉🏻 Explore our Teemill store buff.ly/WO2R1eh
Think trees sleep until bursting into life in summer? But that's not the case! Before hazel trees get their leaves, their catkins are busy releasing pollen into the air.
Spot them now and prove spring starts early Help us record the #SignsofSpring at buff.ly/ax3NK0L
Spot them now and prove spring starts early Help us record the #SignsofSpring at buff.ly/ax3NK0L
January 25, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Think trees sleep until bursting into life in summer? But that's not the case! Before hazel trees get their leaves, their catkins are busy releasing pollen into the air.
Spot them now and prove spring starts early Help us record the #SignsofSpring at buff.ly/ax3NK0L
Spot them now and prove spring starts early Help us record the #SignsofSpring at buff.ly/ax3NK0L
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
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