Events (Conferences, fairs etc)

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.

09/05/2024 Wilder Carbon – Scheme update on projects and buyers, and plans for a Nature and Climate Credit at Online 1 Day

Ecosystems Knowledge Network Contact: c-js.info/4aIWrpA

The Wilder Carbon Standard ensures that high quality conservation projects delivered in the UK result in long-term carbon lock-up and real biodiversity gains. Wilder Carbon then matches these projects to UK buyers who are demonstrably reducing their own emissions.

14/05/2024 Third Annual Conference for the Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) at Bristol 3 Days

Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources Contact: c-js.info/3QoWwqP

We look forward to welcoming you to the Third Annual Conference for the Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR). Focusing on the delivery of tools and interventions to inform policy, regulation and management, this conference will be held as a hybrid event from 14th – 16th May 2024.

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.

17/05/2024 Coastal change and shoreline management planning: lessons for coastal governance at Online 1 Day

Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) Contact: c-js.info/3y1nJcF

Sponsored by the RGS-IBG’s Coastal and Marine Research Group, join us for a panel discussion in which six professionals will share their stories of working on the coast and debate how much progress the UK has made in dealing with coastal hazards, risks to populations, and coastal change.

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

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.

12/06/2024 Green Halo Conference - National Parks for Health: A Natural Health Service at Beaulieu Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7YQ 1 Day

New Forest National Park Authority Contact: c-js.info/49WC2wH

The Green Halo Partnership invites you to immerse yourself in the New Forest National Park at a major conference to highlight the value of nature to our health and wellbeing in the face of the climate, nature and health crises.

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.

17/06/2024 Sustainable Livelihoods: Regenerating Integrated Development through Innovative Communities at Atlantic Technological University Connemara, County Galway, Ireland 4 Days

North Atlantic Forum Contact: http://northatlanticforum.org/about-conference/

For the first time, the North Atlantic Forum (NAF) bi-annual international conference will take place in Connemara, Ireland from June 17th to 21st, 2024.

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.

20/06/2024 Species ID Skills Virtual Symposium at Zoom 0.5 Day

Biological Recording Company Contact: c-js.info/4cZBVmF

This virtual event will bring together conservationists, environmental educators, biological recording schemes and more to discuss the challenges and opportunities relating to developing species ID skills in both professional and non-professional audiences. We'll explore how training, ID guides, assessments and emerging technologies can be used to develop these skills.

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

Join experts from the public, private, non-profit and academic sectors who are harnessing the potential for digital technologies to transform nature recovery. Displays, presentations, panel discussions and workshops will provide an unrivalled learning and networking opportunity.

25/06/2024 Oceans Past X Conference at Penryn campus, University of Exeter, Cornwall 4 Days

Oceans Past Initiative Contact: oceanspast.org/

Historical perspectives on human-ocean interactions: deep understandings for informing ocean futures.

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.

09/07/2024 How Can We Use Sound to Measure Biodiversity? at Zoom 0.5 Day

Biological Recording Company Contact: c-js.info/3Q9WCT3

A bioacoustics specialist will introduce how the science of bioacoustics is used to monitor and measure biodiversity, delving into the current limitations and potential applications. We'll then hear a case study from a conservationist who is using cutting-edge bioacoustics to monitor and conserve the birds across their sites.

10/07/2024 ReMeMaRe 2024 at The Scarborough Spa, Scarborough 2 Days

Ocean & Coastal Futures Ltd Contact: c-js.info/3U5wBXB

We look forward to welcoming you to the Restoring Meadow, Marsh and Reef (ReMeMaRe) 2024 conference. Bringing together restoration practitioners, Government bodies, environmental Non-Government Organisations (eNGOs), industry and businesses, from across the United Kingdom, with a shared vision to restore our estuaries and coasts.

17/07/2024 Hoverfly Lagoons Project: A Journey into the Past, Present and Future (entoLIVE) at Zoom 0.1 Day

Biological Recording Company Contact: c-js.info/3U0cKrz

The Hoverfly Lagoons project was invented in 2016 as a citizen science project. The aim was to trial artificial habitats, essentially small water bodies designed for semi-aquatic hoverfly species. Dr Ellen Rotheray takes us through her lagoons journey - past, present, and plans for the future.

19/07/2024 State of the UK's Invertebrates Virtual Symposium at Zoom 0.5 Day

Biological Recording Company Contact: c-js.info/49Km8oO

This event will bring together a range of invertebrate specialists to showcase some of the innovative work that is being undertaken. We'll explore what is being done to improve our understanding of British invertebrate populations and what we can do to protect the species that are struggling.

13/09/2024 National Bat Conference at University of Reading / Zoom 3 Days

Bat Conservation Trust Contact: c-js.info/2QVtr7w

The National Bat Conference is the biggest event in the bat calendar and this year returns as a hybrid event! An opportunity to hear from experts, develop your skills and connect with bat workers from across the country - catch up with old friends and make new ones.

27/09/2024 FSA National Conference 2024 at Danbury, Essex 3 Days

Forest School Association Contact: forestschoolassociation.org/fsa-national-conference-2024/

03/10/2024 CIEEM 2024 Scotland Conference Reshaping Scotland: Nature Restoration in Action at The Royal George Hotel, Tay Street, Perth, PH1 5LD 1 Day

CIEEM Contact: c-js.info/4aWsRxt

Scotland is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world, ranking 28th from bottom out of more than 240 countries, as measured by the Biodiversity Intactness Index, conveying the need for ambition and urgency to restore nature across Scotland.

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.

24/10/2024 Bat Workers Forum at Online 1 Day

Bat Conservation Trust Contact: c-js.info/45eoZ7Y

The Bat Workers Forum (BWF) is an annual meeting held online open to anyone interested in bats, regardless of whether the interest is professional or voluntary and regardless of experience.

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).

08/11/2024 Bat Tracking Methodologies Conference at TBC 3 Days

Bat Conservation Trust Contact: c-js.info/3xWsFzO

The Bat Tracking Methodologies Conference is an opportunity for bat tracking practitioners to share their methods, experience and knowledge of bat tracking and how the data is analysed and presented, with the aim of collating information and insights to improve our understanding of best practice when tracking bats and presenting the results.

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.