British Science Week is the perfect time to explore the natural world, and our Biodiversity Shorts webinars make that easy for learners.
These one-hour online sessions delve into fascinating natural history topics, from amphibian ecology to reptile surveying.
Browse the subjects: buff.ly/4Picna7
Give your pupils the chance to feel the outdoors, not just see it.
Through +Adventure challenges, they build resilience, confidence and a deeper connection to the natural world - one careful, courageous step at a time.
How could the outdoors transform your pupils? buff.ly/GI1fhB8
By this date last year, we had received 50 recorded sightings of frogspawn on #SignsofSpring. Can you help us record more in 2026? If you’ve spotted frogspawn, please submit a quick record and help provide valuable data on seasonal change: buff.ly/kiXgzac
With @rsb.org.uk
International Women's Day🚺️ 🎉
This International Women’s Day, we’re taking the opportunity to highlight and celebrate some of the remarkable women who contribute to our organisation.
If they could speak to their younger selves, we’re certain they would be truly inspired.
⁉️ Did you know we provide free resources for teachers and students in Biology as well as Geography?
This #BritishScienceWeek, dive deeper into real-world biology with our most popular 16–18 Biology resource:
🌊Succession on Sand Dunes
👉 Explore the sand dunes resource: buff.ly/CeTcCwL
Spring is in the air and ponds are filling with life. As night temperatures rise, amphibians emerge from winter dormancy and migrate to breeding ponds. 🐸 Frogs often arrive first (bringing frogspawn), while toads and newts may appear later.
Learn more: buff.ly/8jw6zdZ
🔎 🔭 British Science Week is here! 🦠 🔬
British Science Week is a celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths taking place 6-15 March.
🌱At Field Studies Council, we help learners of all ages explore the natural world through hands-on science.
👉Start exploring with us: buff.ly/RsuqHrM
We deliver courses and experiences to create a shift in knowledge, understanding and behaviour.
🦋 We model and support working well with others, learning together in an outdoor setting to promote social interaction, collaboration and communication.
Find out more: buff.ly/QIPAgBe
Get qualified for less with our group offers on Forest School Leader courses in Worcestershire.
💷 Bring a colleague save 10% each
💵 Book three+ people from the same school/setting: 15% off
(contact us to arrange your discount enquiries@field-studies-council.org)
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🐞 Ladybirds don’t just brighten gardens. Their bold colours and gentle movements invite you to pause, look closer and reconnect with nature’s small wonders, boosting your mood. ☀️
Share your sightings to help our citizen science survey #SignsofSpring buff.ly/hEjHwYr
With @rsb.org.uk
A calm river. A rush of water. A moment to be brave.
+Adventure turns every outdoor experience into an opportunity for your pupils to choose courage, build environmental understanding and discover their own strength.
Start their adventure today: buff.ly/D8DgsJz
Embrace your creative side this March at Flatford Mill 🎨
Join us for an enjoyable and creative experience in Constable Country.
👉🏻 Discover all of our art courses today buff.ly/cZ0HLoC
Jenny Lewis, Education Team Leader at Amersham is an outdoor educator with over 20 years’ experience. Jenny wrote a beautiful blog entry for us, explaining exactly how a little encouragement helps uncertainty turn into curiosity,
Read her reflections here: buff.ly/Z8TrhqT
What better day to look for daffodils than #StDavidsDay? This yellow floral icon of Wales is also one of the most popular indicators of spring across the UK.
Help us track the arrival of spring by adding your sightings here: buff.ly/hEjHwYr
In partnership with @rsb.org.uk
#SignsofSpring
Our brand-new Distinctive Ants guide is ideal for beginners & enthusiasts, plus it's designed to be taken out into the field. 🐜 There are around 60 species in Britain & Ireland, & many can be identified with a hand lens and a bit of practice. 🔍
Order online: buff.ly/Dj39c31
Free postage weekend is back again 🐙
This weekend only, shop your favourite sustainably-made clothing on our Teemill store and get free postage on all UK orders.
Offer ends on Sunday, 1st March, don't miss out!
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Yellow means joy, hope, and new beginnings—and daffodils bring all three. Their bright blooms lift spirits after winter’s grey. Step outside, notice the colour, and feel the season change ☀️
Share your first flowering daffodil sighting in the Signs of Spring survey:
buff.ly/W3lMfg3
#SignsofSpring
From February into March, Blue Tits (Cyanistes caeruleus) become increasingly active and inquisitive.
They begin inspecting potential nest sites, especially nest boxes with suitable entrance holes. Expect to see them darting in and out as they compare options. 🏡
Read more buff.ly/E6srk3c
🌱 Learning outdoors naturally cultivates a wide range of personal skills, but resilience building is key for personal, emotional and academic success.
⛰️ Improved resilience is one of the seven outcomes delivered by our outdoor learning experiences.
👉 Find out more: buff.ly/24tga3X
Last chance to save on this month’s WildID bundles - get three guides for £10 for the following subject areas:
🦉 Birds
🌱 Lichen & mosses
🪨 Geology
These fold-out guides are perfect for learning, surveying and exploring in the field. 🍃
View offers: buff.ly/hiyalzo
Push limits. Build confidence. Transform mindsets.
On a +Adventure residential pupils stretch their comfort zones and discover real resilience, guided by experienced educators who turn every challenge into progress.
Curious about what your trip could look like? buff.ly/D8DgsJz
Achieve your Duke of Edinburgh Gold award with us 🌿
Join us this April for our Ecology Camp at our Rhyd‑y‑Creuau. 5 days of hands‑on fieldwork, real ecological skills and time spent exploring the landscapes of Snowdonia.
👉 Discover more of our DofE courses today buff.ly/BEgHqrd
Progressing into conservation or river management? Strengthen your CV with real-world habitat restoration experience.
This Level 2 Award in Practical Conservation blends expert-led teaching with practical fieldwork to prepare you for environmental roles.
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How does this spring compare to last year? By this date in 2025, we had 50 bumblebee sightings and 50 ladybird records. Are invertebrates active this February? 🐝🐞
Tell us what you’ve seen and help us track the season: buff.ly/W3lMfg3
#SignsofSpring
Explore sustainably made accessories 🌿
From notebooks to tote bags, our Teemill store offers a selection of nature-inspired accessories just for you.
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The behaviour of Blackbirds (Turdus merula) is often an early indicator that spring is approaching. Look out for males on high perches like rooftops or tree tops, singing rich, melodious songs. 🐦⬛ 🎶
Read more in our blog by Steve Docker, Resource Development Officer: buff.ly/E6srk3c
Meet our new birdwatching tutor: Harry Read 🐦
Harry is a naturalist, ecologist and experienced birder with over a decade in the field. Trained by renowned Suffolk ornithologist Steve Piotrowski, he brings an approachable, supportive teaching style to every course.
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Have you seen our brand new animated Theory of Change?
This fun animation explains how we strive to use every experience to achieve our mission: to inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment.
Watch the video here: buff.ly/TsokzBM
Rewilding my perspective at Wilder Doddington 🌱
One of our youth panel members, Mia, spent five unforgettable days with a Young Darwin Scholarship group, exploring rewilding, biodiversity, and the power of community-led conservation.
👉🏻 Read Mia’s full reflection in our recent blog buff.ly/s0Ylsfc
This week’s garden bird: the Chaffinch.
A familiar sight in gardens and parks, chaffinches are easy to recognise by their strong song and the clear differences between males and females. With around 5 million breeding pairs in the UK, they’re one of our most widespread birds.
