NATURE
FULLY BOOKED: BIRD SONGS AND CALLS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThere is no doubt that familiarity with bird songs and calls plays an essential part in the process of locating and identifying them. For example, the clamour of bird song
GEOLOGY OF THE LAKES: AN INTRODUCTION
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHave you ever wondered why the topography and geology of the Lake District and wider Cumbria area varies so much? Find out as you travel through 500 million years of
INTRODUCTION TO GARDEN HISTORY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis course offers an introduction to garden history through the ages. It will examine trends in design, plant collecting, inspiration and socio-political contexts within and around gardens. Beginning with ancient
VISITING LAKELAND GARDENS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin expert horticulturalist Louise on an intimate tour of Lake District gardens, including some not normally open to the public. Meet the gardeners, discover new plants and garden design inspiration
FULLY BOOKED: LAKELAND BIRDS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMagnificent scree-covered slopes, tranquil lakes, hanging oak woodlands and dramatic sea cliffs are just a few of Cumbria's habitats which we will be exploring throughout this five-day course. We will
IDENTIFYING FERNS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis is a course for anyone who would enjoy gently walking through woodlands looking for and observing this generally little know family of plants. You will learn to recognise where
ARTISTS’ GARDENS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin our horticultural expert Louise and resident art historian Lizzie on this special course looking at artists’ gardens. Over 2 full days we will visit a diverse selection of gardens
IDENTIFYING WILDFLOWERS – SUMMER
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis course provides an introduction to the skills and knowledge required to identify wildflowers. We shall cover a range of vascular plants including herbs, grasses and ferns from a range
VISITING LAKELAND GARDENS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin expert horticulturalist Louise on an intimate tour of Lake District gardens, including some not normally open to the public. Meet the gardeners, discover new plants and garden design inspiration
VISITING LAKELAND GARDENS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin expert horticulturalist Louise on an intimate tour of Lake District gardens, including some not normally open to the public. Meet the gardeners, discover new plants and garden design inspiration