THE ICE AGE AND ITS AFTERMATH IN LAKELAND

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Geological field trips (with some rough, possibly muddy footpaths and a little elevation close to the road) combined with evening lectures. Learn how to identify and understand glacial landforms and 

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FULLY BOOKED: VISITING LAKELAND GARDENS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Join 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 

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NATURE JOURNALLING

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Nature journals can be an ideal way to connect more closely with nature. It has proven benefits to our wellbeing, and is a fun way to add value to even 

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INTRODUCTION TO BRYOPHYTES (MOSSES AND LIVERWORTS)

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

An introductory course in which we will look at identifying some of the most common bryophytes. We will look at the main features that help with identification, collect some species 

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FULLY BOOKED: MUSHROOMS, TOADSTOOLS AND OTHER FUNGI

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Our seasonal opportunity to develop fungi identification skills with a renowned expert. Minibus field trips: easy, but off-path walking. Collect and observe fungi in various habitats, examine finds, accurately identify 

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GEOLOGY WITH ANNETTE MCGRATH: ROCKS, MINERALS, FOSSILS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

A thorough introduction to rocks, minerals and fossils through illustrated talks and hands-on practical sessions. You will have the opportunity to examine a museum-quality geological collection from around the world 

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FULLY BOOKED: WINTER BIRDS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Imagine spectacular gatherings of barnacle and pink-footed geese against a backdrop of a winter sunset and the massed pipings of thousands of waders as they swirl in the sky. Our 

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INTRODUCTION TO BRYOPHYTES (MOSSES AND LIVERWORTS)

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

An introductory course in which we will look at identifying some of the most common bryophytes. We will look at the main features that help with identification, collect some species 

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WINTER BIRDS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Imagine spectacular gatherings of barnacle and pink-footed geese against a backdrop of a winter sunset and the massed pipings of thousands of waders as they swirl in the sky. Our 

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FULLY BOOKED: GEOLOGY OF SCOTLAND

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Scotland has had an extremely eventful geological history for a country of its size, and this is reflected in its vast array of geological features. Come on this course and 

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