Professional events, conferences, fairs etc. held for the countryside, arboriculture, wildlife, ecology and conservation sectors.
08/04/2024 Collaborating to conserve the natural world at Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, New Walk Museum, 53 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7EA 0.5 Day
Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society Contact: c-js.info/3Ohhebk
Nature has never been under great threat and requires urgent and innovative responses from society if we are to halt and reverse the loss of species, habitats and ecosystems upon which our own survival and prosperity depend. In this lecture Dr Rands will outline the innovative work facilitated from Cambridge to respond to the ‘global biodiversity crisis’ drawing especially on the work of the Cambridge Conservation Initiative.
09/04/2024 The Peregrine Falcon at Bradbury Community House, 10 Market Street, Glossop, SK13 8AR 0.5 Day
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust High Peak Group Contact: www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do dwthpg@me.com
The talk will cover up-to-date science, man and falcons through history, foraging and hunting methodologies, the physics of flight, species ecology and some amusing video and anecdotes from the field. We also take a look at UK population history and the explosion in the urban breeding population of UK Peregrines in the 21st century (in particular).
09/04/2024 BSAS 2024: The role of livestock in our ecosystems and economy at Belfast 3 Days
British Society of Animal Science Contact: www.bsas.org.uk/conference/
Climate change is evident, hunger prevails and biodiversity is declining. Livestock have an important role in the economy of many countries, often underpinning the health of ecosystems. However, local and global intensity poses pressures on many environmental outcomes especially water and air quality and biodiversity. BSAS 2024 will debate how these pressures can be alleviated and establish the future role for livestock.
12/04/2024 Signal Crayfish Virtual Symposium at Zoom 0.5 Day
Biological Recording Company Contact: c-js.info/48ZxhC0
An interactive virtual event bringing together crayfish control experts to discuss their research. Presentations will include the status of Signal Crayfish in England (Environment Agency), control via fish predation (Nicky Green Associates), use of crayfish barriers (Swiss Coordination Office for Crayfish) and genetic 'immunisation' of invasive species (Edinburgh University).
17/04/2024 CIEEM 2024 Irish Conference: Examining the Practical Impacts of Environmental Policy and Legislation on Ireland’s Ecology at Dublin 1 Day
CIEEM Contact: c-js.info/4bV1F2W enquiries@cieem.net
This conference looks to provide a deep dive into new and emerging environmental policy and legislation and its impact on nature and people through our work and provide delegates with insights into the impacts and opportunities of rapid policy and legislative change on their work on the Island of Ireland.
18/04/2024 Northern Ireland Environment Forum 2024 at Europa Hotel, Belfast 1 Day
agendaNi Contact: nienvironmentforum.com/
Northern Ireland’s major conference on environmental policy and management. The Northern Ireland Environment Forum, organised by agendaNi, is Northern Ireland’s major conference on environmental policy and management.
23/04/2024 Trees, People and the Built Environment 5 at Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston Road, Birmingham 2 Days
Institute of Chartered Foresters Contact: c-js.info/41a1mfP
TPBE5 is a hybrid conference that will examine two very different roles for trees – how they can improve the quality of place for both people and nature and how they can contribute to the net zero carbon ambition for buildings and the built environment.
02/05/2024 Woodland Management and Biochar Workshop at Hexham Auction Mart, Tyne Green, Hexham, NE46 3SG 1 Day
Northwoods Contact: c-js.info/43vVHSi
Northwoods is exploring the opportunities biochar could present for land managers to bring more woods into better management. This structured workshop will explore the different possibilities biochar presents with a wide range of speakers providing insights on a number of key topics.
09/05/2024 Next Level Recording: NFBR Conference 2024 at YMa Pontypridd, Wales 3 Days
National Forum for Biological Recording Company Contact: c-js.info/3IEMJsx
Join a range of speakers from across the biological recording community about how they are taking recording to the next level. Sessions will cover themes such as recorder development, extreme geography, novel technology and the discovery of new species. The third day is an optional field trip.
16/05/2024 National Trails UK Summit 2024 at Leonardo Hotel, Cheltenham, GL51 0TS 1 Day
National Trails UK Contact: c-js.info/3TqyqxN
2024 marks the 75th Anniversary of the 1949 National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act. The inaugural National Trails UK Summit will celebrate and reflect on 75 Years of Access to the Countryside, the vital role that the National Trails play in connecting people to nature, and how we can work together to ensure equity of access to the outdoors now and in the future.
16/05/2024 The Buzz Club: Citizen Science Virtual Symposium at Zoom 0.5 Day
Biological Recording Company Ltd Contact: c-js.info/43wqZbH
Join us for a citizen science knowledge-sharing event using The Buzz Club projects as case studies. the event will be hosted by Professor Dave Goulson and feature talks on volunteer retention, incorporating PhD research and assessing when to use citizen science as an approach.
21/05/2024 SLE Annual Conference 2024 - Resilience: Building Successful Businesses For The Future at Edinburgh 1 Day
Scottish Land and Estates Contact: c-js.info/3wg614C katieegreen@yahoo.co.uk 07789077384
The 2024 SLE Annual Conference, Resilience: Building successful businesses for the future sponsored by Galbraith and Gillespie Macandrew will take place on Tuesday 21 May 2024. Building on last year’s sell-out success - described by attendees as the “Go-To conference for the rural sector" - Scottish Land and Estates is delighted to be returning to the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh for this year’s annual conference.
23/05/2024 RECLAIM Network Plus Conference 2024 at Barbican Arts And Conference Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS 1 Day
University of Surrey Events Contact: c-js.info/3PYX5HV
Join this unique opportunity to share best practices around GBGI with city officials, business, NGOs, and academics who share a passion for fostering greener and more resilient communities. It will showcase artists’ work around GBGI, the latest research, councils will share their experience of implementing GBGI policies in their community.
29/05/2024 The South West Marine Fest Conference 2024 at Brixham Marine Lab, Freshwater Quarry, Brixham, TQ5 8BA 1 Day
Conservation Chat UK Ltd Contact: c-js.info/4baY7sX
We are passionate about the marine environment, especially in our local area, the southwest of England. This will be the second of a reoccurring annual event that celebrates marine life from the region and beyond.
04/06/2024 The 16th NESS - Nordic Environmental Social Science Conference at Turku, Finland 3 Days
Åbo Akademi University Contact: ness2024.fi/
The 16th Nordic Environmental Social Science Conference, hosted by Åbo Akademi University in cooperation with the University of Turku, Finland, calls environmental social science scholars for meeting and discussing current challenges related to knowledge (co)production.
05/06/2024 World Environmental Awareness Day-Online Delivery-Adult Learning at Online 0.5 Day
Inspire Culture Contact: c-js.info/48YJAyS
This course aims to raise awareness and to inspire action to protect our planet from climate change and raise awareness of issues around the globe.
17/06/2024 1st Workshop on Wildlife Fertility Control: What Now? What Next? Where To? at University of York 2 Days
The Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control Contact: wildlifefertilitycontrol.org/europe-workshop/
The BIWFC Europe will host a workshop on fertility control and wildlife coexistence in Europe on the campus of the University of York, in York, UK, on June 17 and 18, 2024. This two-day event will explore the practical applications of wildlife fertility control in Europe.
19/06/2024 4th European i-Tree Conference & Urban ReLeaf Conference at Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee 3 Days
Dundee City Council Contact: c-js.info/3FIa1w8
Join us at the 4th European i-Tree Conference and Urban ReLeaf Conference, in the beautiful city of Dundee, Scotland. Our theme this year is Turning data into action, in and around the urban forest.
19/06/2024 5th International Social Prescribing Conference at London 2 Days
The National Academy for Social Prescribing and the Social Prescribing Network Contact: c-js.info/4a1TgZM
Building on the success of our previous events, this year's conference will focus on innovation and innovative practices in social prescribing. Our objective is to spotlight pioneering approaches, both nationally and internationally, with a focus on impact and tackling health inequalities.
24/06/2024 Resilient Landscapes for People, Nature and Climate at University of Birmingham 2 Days
British Ecological Society Contact: c-js.info/3HZgSm3
This 2-day symposium supports the creation of a more cohesive community around large-scale land, freshwaters and coastal/marine systems. This event will encourage the sharing of best practice, promote more standardised monitoring and evaluation approaches and support the development of new projects to enhance our evidence base.
25/06/2024 Nature Tech 2024 at Aspire, 2 Infirmary St, Leeds, LS1 2JP 2 Days
Ecosystems Knowledge Network Contact: c-js.info/3PBzUTF
Nature Tech 2024 is a pioneering two-day expo designed to enable you to discover how digital technologies and big data can transform nature recovery in the UK and beyond.
26/06/2024 Forest School Research Symposium at University of Liverpool 3 Days
Forest School Association Contact: c-js.info/46LgjaB
The Forest School Association (FSA) and the University of Liverpool look forward to welcoming you to the world’s first International Research Symposium of Forest School. The Forest School Research Symposium is being developed in partnership with the University of Liverpool. It will take place at the University of Liverpool, in the Hub on the 26th – 28th June 2024.
26/06/2024 The Regenerative Agriculture Festival at Lannock Manor Farm, Hertfordshire, SG4 7EE 2 Days
Groundswell Agriculture Ltd Contact: groundswellag.com/
The Groundswell Festival provides a forum for farmers, growers, or anyone interested in food production and the environment to learn about the theory and practical applications of regenerative farming systems.
07/10/2024 IRF 10th World Rangers Conference at Club Belambra Hyères 4 Days
International Ranger Federation Contact: world-ranger-congress.vercel.app/
The International Ranger Federation (IRF), together with Gardes Natures de France (GNF), present the 10th IRF World Ranger Congress to be held in Hyeres, South of France from 7-11 October 2024. The Congress will attract over 400 ranger professionals and conservation workers to discuss topics of common interest and concern in an international networking and professional development event.
06/11/2024 National Tree Officers Conference 2024 at Leeds, West Yorkshire 1 Day
Institute of Chartered Foresters Contact: c-js.info/3wHBVqX
Building on the success of eight previous events, we’re delighted to announce the National Tree Officers Conference will return on the 6 November 2024. Proudly hosted by the Association of Tree Officers (ATO), Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF), London Tree Officers Association (LTOA) and the Municipal Tree Officers’ Association (MTOA).
12/11/2024 UK Wildfire Conference 2024: Resilience in a changing world at Aberdeen, Scotland 2 Days
The Heather Trust Contact: wildfire2024.co.uk/
Wildfire2024 is the UK Wildfire Conference’s bi-annual flagship event, attracting delegates, sponsors, industry experts, scientists and thought-leaders from all over the globe. This year, our theme is ‘Resilience in a Changing World’ - a focus on the challenges and opportunities we face in light of the climate emergency, changing landscapes and emerging science.
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