Naturalist Course
This course provides essential skills for becoming a confident naturalist, focusing on field observation, species identification, habitat evaluation, ecosystem understanding, and community outreach to promote local conservation.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Naturalist Course equips you with practical skills to observe, document, and interpret local habitats confidently. You will learn systematic field methods, identification of plants and animals, ecosystem structures, and major environmental pressures. Gain hands-on experience in monitoring, basic water quality assessments, controlling invasive species, and effective communication to design engaging walks, activities, and materials that educate and involve your community.
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Develop skills
- Field survey design: plan short, repeatable visits using maps, GPS, and imagery.
- Flora and fauna ID: quickly recognize key plants, birds, insects, and mammals.
- Habitat assessment: spot pressures, fragmentation, and basic water quality issues.
- Ecosystem insight: link soils, hydrology, and habitat types to ecosystem services.
- Outreach and advocacy: create clear signage, activities, and local conservation plans.
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