Two-day dormouse course

We're offering a two-day dormouse course in Devon. This detailed course is suitable for ecologists, rangers, site managers and owners, students, nature enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in dormice. It includes a mixture of classroom-based learning and field-based learning.

Led by one of our ecologists, Emma Scotney, day 1 will focus on classroom-based learning at Roadford Lake, Devon, from 9am to 5pm. Day 2 will focus on field-based learning at Meldon Reservoir, Dartmoor, from 9am to 3pm. The cost of the course is £170.00 per person.

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If you have any questions about this course, please email [email protected].

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