This workshop is part of the Scotland CPD weekend, a great training and networking opportunity taking place at Glenmore Lodge. There are a range of workshops targeting the summer walking, coaching and climbing awards. All the workshops are staffed by instructors who work at the National Centre or are leading experts in their field. WHY NOT STAY FOR THE WHOLE WEEKEND?! Book a workshop on both days and two nights accommodation on Friday and Saturday night for £186. Full MTA members attending both days will also be accredited 2 CPD Points. Contact Glenmore Lodge for more details and to make your bookings: http://www.glenmorelodge.org.uk/mountaineering-courses/cat-53-glenmore-lodge-mta-summer-cpd-weekend/ Workshop details: After a ‘big picture’ introduction this will be a hill day looking at many aspects of what we see under our feet and around us and how we can interpret some of what we see. It is always good to develop a wider knowledge beyond the obvious plants and wildlife we might observe on a nice day. Putting it into the context of food chains, mountain building, climatic influences, ecosystems, primary succession of plant life etc. enables us to entertain and educate our clients quite often without the need to simply identify what we find. Instructor is Keith Miller our evening speaker. Prerequisites: None