Habitats, Ecology & Conservation Courses in London

This time of year sees winter begin to relax its clutches and the early signs of spring emerge. It’s a very rewarding time of year to get out walking. One introduction session at City Lit, followed by two guided walks.



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A practical course ideal for those who are new to ‘in the field’ botany. Observation of the range of places plants grow and how they are categorised into groups will be our focus.



Explore plant names and get to know more about the diversity and range from tiny ground hugging plants to huge trees. Three Saturday sessions, meeting in Regent’s Park.

Sometimes we hear birds before we see them. Find out more about identifying birds by sound and refresh your knowledge of the natural history of birds and what to look for to distinguish different species by sight and behaviour.







Verity Miles, MSc, is a Zoologist and environmental campaigner, with a background in ecology, conservation and ornithology. Since studying and teaching in the Biological Sciences department of the University of Bristol, she has been working for an environmental campaigning organisation in London and managing nature reserves with the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust in her spare time. She is passionate about conservation and has a particular interest in birds. As a bird ringer, Verity has experienced identifying and handling many different species and is an advocate for urban birding and engaging with wildlife in the City.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

A practical introductory tree identification course looking at bark, twigs, leaves, outline, seeds and fruits.

This course will explore the lives of the incredible wildlife that shapes our landscape, enriches our environment, and provides valuable services - our ‘ecosystem heroes’.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

This short online course will encourage you to look down a lot more often! Learn to spot wildflowers hidden in plain sight. Develop skills to identify these species, discover fascinating information about their ecology and our relationship with them.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

This course looks more closely at plants noticing changes in early summer how they are grouped and named. The course includes afternoon walks to Lincoln’s Inn Fields to observe the plants there.



This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit

West London has much to offer a nature walker. Join us as we explore woodland, parkland, riverside, wetland and heathland habitats on three guided walks. Find out more about local trees, wildflowers, invertebrates, water-life and birds.



This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit

Join us to explore the life and times of 2 key people in the history of landscape and gardens, from the 19th and early 20th centuries- Humphry Repton, and Thomas Mawson (with visits included).



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.