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Free Online Nature Courses

Join one of our free online courses to learn more about plants and fungi.

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Whether you’re a curious beginner, a seasoned volunteer, a student, land manager, or simply someone who loves the natural world, our free online courses are designed for you.

Join us to explore the fascinating roles that plants and fungi play in our ecosystems, and learn how you can help protect and restore the incredible biodiversity around us.

Learn at Your Own Pace—For Free

These flexible, accessible courses are open to everyone. You’ll deepen your knowledge and gain practical skills to support conservation efforts in your local area and beyond. Wherever you are on your journey with nature, there’s something here for you.

 

Free Grassland Fungi Courses

Free Temperate Rainforest Courses

First Steps in Woodland Fern ID


No woodland walk is complete without seeing a fern growing on the forest floor, out of a crevice in a stone wall, or on the branches of an old tree. This self-guided course helps you to both develop your fern identification skills, and learn more about their evolutionary history and cultural significance.

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