Peak District Environmental Workshops

The October workshop focus is on the Red Deer rut and fungi.

Learning Outcomes

• Improved confidence in nature identification.
• Keystone species identification & knowledge
• Awareness of the variety of aids and resources to assist identification
• Improved understanding of the geology of the Peak District. Understanding of how it impacts land management and biodiversity both in the past and now.
• Improved understanding of land management, its challenges and it’s impact on nature.
• Ability to share knowledge & passion with others in a meaningful and engaging way.
• Linked with teaching & learning skills in Mtn Trg leadership scheme syllabi.

Equipment Required

An inquisitive mind, hill kit (including food & warm drink) for a day.

Binoculars / scope, hand lenses if available. Any ID tools you use.

Catering

Based out of our regular base - the Sir William Hotel, free tea, coffee and the legendary biscuit tin 🍪🍪🍪. 

Other food & beverages are available from the bar.

Tutor

Chris has been leading in the outdoors for over thirty years and has Course Directed over 200 leadership courses. 

As well as running environmental workshops and guiding natural history groups in the UK, he has worked in a Chimpanzee sanctuary and led birdwatching tours in Africa.

He is a Fellow of both the RSPB and RGS.

Cancellation

The workshop is guaranteed to run.

In the event you need to cancel, please contact Beyond the Edge as soon as possible so we can try and resell your place.

Other workshops in our environmental series:

Orchid Special

Night Navigation with Nightjars

Spring Birding

What happens after the event

Your CPD record - If you attend this event and it counts as CPD, your CPD point/s will automatically be added to your record in due course - you will not need to add it yourself. 
Please allow up to 2 weeks for the us to complete the event on the system and assign you your CPD, thank you.

More Details and booking: https://www.beyondtheedge.co.uk/peak-district-environmental-workshops/

Start

05/10/2025 09:00

End

05/10/2025 16:30

Total Days

1

Maximum Bookings

8

Bookings

8

Venue

Sir William hotel

Town

Hope Valley

County

Derbyshire

Postcode

S32 2HA

Country

United Kingdom

Location

53.29642,-1.63732

Name

Mountain Training Association

Phone

01142 631 155

Website

Booking/Details

Email