Habitats, Ecology & Conservation Courses in London
Discover the greener side to city life on our London walks and courses and learn about the efforts to protect endangered species around the world.
Many of our courses are delivered online. For more information about our live online courses, please see our guide to online learning.
Filters
- Garden History through London's Parks
Course start date: Mon 2 Jun 2025Location on this date: Keeley Street
Explore Garden History through iconic London Parks, discover how politics have influenced Garden Design and how Garden Design trends have influenced our relationship with nature. There will be one onsite session followed by guided walks in Hyde Park, Green Park, Regent’s Park and the King’s Cross Development.Tutor: Nathalie Puget.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Medicinal plants past and presentCourse start date: Mon 9 Jun 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Letta JonesJoin botanist Letta Jones for a short, practical, intensive 3-full day course exploring the richness of medicinal plants in literature, dried specimens, plus identification of plants in gardens and parks. The course will consist of a mixture of classroom sessions and visits to libraries and garden/parks. .Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Garden History: Italian Renaissance Gardens Course start date: Sat 5 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Explore the historical factors and the conditions which led to the creation of the Italian Renaissance Gardens in the 15th and 16th Centuries. Examine the technical developments and design approach as well as the wider socio economic context. The session will conclude with an assessment of the lasting impact of Italian Renaissance Gardens and our relationship with the natural environment.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - The Changing Seasons: What to Look for in Autumn Course start date: Sat 20 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chantal WoodunJoin us to explore the different species of plant and animal life that we can see during the transition from summer to autumn and learn how we can support nature at this time of year.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Autumn Wildlife Walk: Richmond Park & the Red Deer RutCourse start date: Sat 18 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ben ChappleJoin Ben Chapple to explore London’s wonderful Richmond Park, appreciate the fascinating behaviour and ecology of its wildlife (including the Red Deer rut), and learn about the challenges of conserving nature in the urban environment.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £58.00 - Winter Wildlife Walks: Rainham Marshes & Walthamstow WetlandsCourse start date: Sat 15 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ben ChappleJoin us to explore two of London’s most rewarding locations for observing wildlife in the winter months, Rainham Marshes and Walthamstow Wetlands. Learn to identify bird and mammal species at this time of year.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - The Birds of London: a spring ornithology courseCourse start date: Sat 3 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ben ChappleLearn about London’s surprisingly diverse birdlife, including basic identification, behaviour and ecology (with a special focus on birdsong and migration), and conservation. The course will consist of 3 guided walks and 3 classroom sessions. First session takes place at Keeley Street.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00
Can't see a course you want?
Add this category to your waiting list to set up alerts and we will update you when new courses are released online.
Add me to waiting list