Community Learning – Identifying Common trees by leaf
Course overview
The course will help you expand your general knowledge of the world around you. On this course, you will learn to identify common trees by leaf and an understanding of the importance of trees in our culture.
- employed and earning an annual salary of less than £20,319 or
- unemployed, in receipt of state benefit and looking for work
- have a social or emotional difficulty, or challenges with mental health or emotional wellbeing
You will learn to name common trees and how to use an identification key to name unknown species. You will gain information on how these trees have been fundamental to the development of our culture.
The course will be taught 25% classroom and 75% in the field, so appropriate footwear and clothing is essential.
- A natural curiosity and a desire to learn.
- A willingness to get close to the natural world.
- Pens and paper to take notes.
- Old clothes and sturdy footwear.
- Wet weather clothing in case of rain.
- Sun cream and hat in case the weather is hot.
- Old clothes and sturdy footwear.
- Conservation of British Habitats
- Practical Habitat Management course
- Level 3 Diploma in Wildlife and Conservation
- Other courses in the Community Learning series
There are no catering facilities open at the weekend at the College. Please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks.
Alternatively enrol by phone quoting OC02CD0A099Q or ask a question
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