Field Studies Council
@fieldstudiesc.bsky.social
First hand experiences in the outdoors 🌍
Geography, biology and cross-curricular fieldwork for all key stages. We also offer natural history, arts and family courses at our centres across the UK.
Geography, biology and cross-curricular fieldwork for all key stages. We also offer natural history, arts and family courses at our centres across the UK.
Discover the UK’s woodland habitats 🌳 Join Jackie Symmons for a 1-hour webinar exploring their ecology, species, and management.
📅 3 Dec, 1–2pm | £10
👉 Book now: buff.ly/fFP8cvB
📅 3 Dec, 1–2pm | £10
👉 Book now: buff.ly/fFP8cvB
November 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Discover the UK’s woodland habitats 🌳 Join Jackie Symmons for a 1-hour webinar exploring their ecology, species, and management.
📅 3 Dec, 1–2pm | £10
👉 Book now: buff.ly/fFP8cvB
📅 3 Dec, 1–2pm | £10
👉 Book now: buff.ly/fFP8cvB
Gardens and parks may feel quieter now, but look closer and you’ll still spot invertebrates hiding in sheltered corners. If you’re tidying up, you might even find an earwig — fascinating little creatures with an unfair reputation (and no, they don’t want to live in your ears!).
buff.ly/iT19NLY
buff.ly/iT19NLY
November 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Gardens and parks may feel quieter now, but look closer and you’ll still spot invertebrates hiding in sheltered corners. If you’re tidying up, you might even find an earwig — fascinating little creatures with an unfair reputation (and no, they don’t want to live in your ears!).
buff.ly/iT19NLY
buff.ly/iT19NLY
🍃 We’re sharing our love of fieldwork each week with a different resource! This #FieldworkFriday, we are sharing the Trees and Woodland theme from our spiralised fieldwork resources, created in partnership with the Geographical Association, to help teachers of all age groups.
🌳 buff.ly/qK1Mw0c
🌳 buff.ly/qK1Mw0c
November 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🍃 We’re sharing our love of fieldwork each week with a different resource! This #FieldworkFriday, we are sharing the Trees and Woodland theme from our spiralised fieldwork resources, created in partnership with the Geographical Association, to help teachers of all age groups.
🌳 buff.ly/qK1Mw0c
🌳 buff.ly/qK1Mw0c
Black Friday is here, and we’re keeping it planet-friendly.🌱
Enjoy free UK shipping, plus 10% off everything with code TAKE10 on our Teemill store. Our free shipping deal ends today at midnight - don't miss out.
👉🏻 Shop our store today buff.ly/0cunptR
Enjoy free UK shipping, plus 10% off everything with code TAKE10 on our Teemill store. Our free shipping deal ends today at midnight - don't miss out.
👉🏻 Shop our store today buff.ly/0cunptR
November 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Black Friday is here, and we’re keeping it planet-friendly.🌱
Enjoy free UK shipping, plus 10% off everything with code TAKE10 on our Teemill store. Our free shipping deal ends today at midnight - don't miss out.
👉🏻 Shop our store today buff.ly/0cunptR
Enjoy free UK shipping, plus 10% off everything with code TAKE10 on our Teemill store. Our free shipping deal ends today at midnight - don't miss out.
👉🏻 Shop our store today buff.ly/0cunptR
Get crafty this festive season at Flatford Mill 🎄
Celebrate Christmas with our seasonal craft workshops running in December.
What's coming up:
☃️ Stained Glass Christmas Angel: 2nd December
☃️ Christmas Wreath: 8th December
Visit our website today to book a festive craft workshop. buff.ly/hOoK42y
Celebrate Christmas with our seasonal craft workshops running in December.
What's coming up:
☃️ Stained Glass Christmas Angel: 2nd December
☃️ Christmas Wreath: 8th December
Visit our website today to book a festive craft workshop. buff.ly/hOoK42y
November 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Get crafty this festive season at Flatford Mill 🎄
Celebrate Christmas with our seasonal craft workshops running in December.
What's coming up:
☃️ Stained Glass Christmas Angel: 2nd December
☃️ Christmas Wreath: 8th December
Visit our website today to book a festive craft workshop. buff.ly/hOoK42y
Celebrate Christmas with our seasonal craft workshops running in December.
What's coming up:
☃️ Stained Glass Christmas Angel: 2nd December
☃️ Christmas Wreath: 8th December
Visit our website today to book a festive craft workshop. buff.ly/hOoK42y
Do you want to learn how to incorporate the outdoors into your teaching practice?
Forest School training is the perfect introduction for educators curious about outdoor learning. Ideal for teaching assistants, early career teachers, or anyone supporting Forest School sessions:
Forest School training is the perfect introduction for educators curious about outdoor learning. Ideal for teaching assistants, early career teachers, or anyone supporting Forest School sessions:
Level 1 Forest School Ethos and Principles
The AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Forest School Ethos and Principles provides learners with an introduction to the Forest School ethos and learning in the outdoors. It includes methods of…
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November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Do you want to learn how to incorporate the outdoors into your teaching practice?
Forest School training is the perfect introduction for educators curious about outdoor learning. Ideal for teaching assistants, early career teachers, or anyone supporting Forest School sessions:
Forest School training is the perfect introduction for educators curious about outdoor learning. Ideal for teaching assistants, early career teachers, or anyone supporting Forest School sessions:
Our Christmas jumpers do more than spread festive cheer🐧✨
Each jumper is made from organic cotton, so you’re choosing a gift that’s kinder to the planet, too.
👉🏻 Shop our Christmas jumpers on our Teemill store today. buff.ly/YK9ChdP
Each jumper is made from organic cotton, so you’re choosing a gift that’s kinder to the planet, too.
👉🏻 Shop our Christmas jumpers on our Teemill store today. buff.ly/YK9ChdP
November 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Our Christmas jumpers do more than spread festive cheer🐧✨
Each jumper is made from organic cotton, so you’re choosing a gift that’s kinder to the planet, too.
👉🏻 Shop our Christmas jumpers on our Teemill store today. buff.ly/YK9ChdP
Each jumper is made from organic cotton, so you’re choosing a gift that’s kinder to the planet, too.
👉🏻 Shop our Christmas jumpers on our Teemill store today. buff.ly/YK9ChdP
Winter is the perfect time to spot a tree’s hidden features — especially their buds! 🌱
For National Tree Week, here are a few to look for:
🌿 Ash – Sooty-black, velvety buds arranged opposite each other.
🍃 Beech – Long, slender, sharply pointed buds.
🌰 Oak – Rounded, ovoid buds in pairs or clusters.
For National Tree Week, here are a few to look for:
🌿 Ash – Sooty-black, velvety buds arranged opposite each other.
🍃 Beech – Long, slender, sharply pointed buds.
🌰 Oak – Rounded, ovoid buds in pairs or clusters.
November 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Winter is the perfect time to spot a tree’s hidden features — especially their buds! 🌱
For National Tree Week, here are a few to look for:
🌿 Ash – Sooty-black, velvety buds arranged opposite each other.
🍃 Beech – Long, slender, sharply pointed buds.
🌰 Oak – Rounded, ovoid buds in pairs or clusters.
For National Tree Week, here are a few to look for:
🌿 Ash – Sooty-black, velvety buds arranged opposite each other.
🍃 Beech – Long, slender, sharply pointed buds.
🌰 Oak – Rounded, ovoid buds in pairs or clusters.
🎄We are taking part in @TheBigGive #ChristmasChallenge
From 2nd to 9th December every donation, no matter the size, will be matched until we reach our target of £35,400! 🎄
🌱Help us inspire the next generation of nature protectors.
👉Find out more: buff.ly/IAFPq8R #ChristmasChallenge
From 2nd to 9th December every donation, no matter the size, will be matched until we reach our target of £35,400! 🎄
🌱Help us inspire the next generation of nature protectors.
👉Find out more: buff.ly/IAFPq8R #ChristmasChallenge
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🎄We are taking part in @TheBigGive #ChristmasChallenge
From 2nd to 9th December every donation, no matter the size, will be matched until we reach our target of £35,400! 🎄
🌱Help us inspire the next generation of nature protectors.
👉Find out more: buff.ly/IAFPq8R #ChristmasChallenge
From 2nd to 9th December every donation, no matter the size, will be matched until we reach our target of £35,400! 🎄
🌱Help us inspire the next generation of nature protectors.
👉Find out more: buff.ly/IAFPq8R #ChristmasChallenge
At Field Studies Council our staff are dedicated to helping children get outdoors as much as possible.
Get to know our education team a little better as they share a bit about themselves, their roles and what motivates them every day.
Read the blog: buff.ly/OJlu9dS
Get to know our education team a little better as they share a bit about themselves, their roles and what motivates them every day.
Read the blog: buff.ly/OJlu9dS
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 AM
At Field Studies Council our staff are dedicated to helping children get outdoors as much as possible.
Get to know our education team a little better as they share a bit about themselves, their roles and what motivates them every day.
Read the blog: buff.ly/OJlu9dS
Get to know our education team a little better as they share a bit about themselves, their roles and what motivates them every day.
Read the blog: buff.ly/OJlu9dS
🍃 We’re sharing our love of fieldwork each week with a different resource! This #FieldworkFriday take a look through our taxonomy field studies guidance note. perfect for A-level biology classes or anyone curious about the natural world.
Explore the full resource here: buff.ly/BmOpwrw
Explore the full resource here: buff.ly/BmOpwrw
November 21, 2025 at 12:04 PM
🍃 We’re sharing our love of fieldwork each week with a different resource! This #FieldworkFriday take a look through our taxonomy field studies guidance note. perfect for A-level biology classes or anyone curious about the natural world.
Explore the full resource here: buff.ly/BmOpwrw
Explore the full resource here: buff.ly/BmOpwrw
Black Friday begins for us tomorrow at 9am, and we’re offering 10% off everything with code TAKE10. 🤩
Everything is made to order through our Teemill store, helping reduce waste while supporting the work we do to help people learn about and enjoy the natural world.
👉🏻 Get ready: buff.ly/0cunptR
Everything is made to order through our Teemill store, helping reduce waste while supporting the work we do to help people learn about and enjoy the natural world.
👉🏻 Get ready: buff.ly/0cunptR
November 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Black Friday begins for us tomorrow at 9am, and we’re offering 10% off everything with code TAKE10. 🤩
Everything is made to order through our Teemill store, helping reduce waste while supporting the work we do to help people learn about and enjoy the natural world.
👉🏻 Get ready: buff.ly/0cunptR
Everything is made to order through our Teemill store, helping reduce waste while supporting the work we do to help people learn about and enjoy the natural world.
👉🏻 Get ready: buff.ly/0cunptR
Are you visiting Kendal Mountain Festival this weekend?
We are excited to be joining our corporate partner @sprayway_uk on their stand for the duration of the festival.
We're running a fab competition for visitors, so call by for your chance to enter, and find out more about our charity!
We are excited to be joining our corporate partner @sprayway_uk on their stand for the duration of the festival.
We're running a fab competition for visitors, so call by for your chance to enter, and find out more about our charity!
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Are you visiting Kendal Mountain Festival this weekend?
We are excited to be joining our corporate partner @sprayway_uk on their stand for the duration of the festival.
We're running a fab competition for visitors, so call by for your chance to enter, and find out more about our charity!
We are excited to be joining our corporate partner @sprayway_uk on their stand for the duration of the festival.
We're running a fab competition for visitors, so call by for your chance to enter, and find out more about our charity!
Late availability hire at Juniper Hall
📆Monday 22 December 2025 – Monday 5th January 2026
Save 10% off all stays (minimum 3 nights) on our late availability page - quote 'FSC10' when you fill out the enquiry form.
To book our late availability spaces, see the dates on our website. buff.ly/IA4c0Bv
📆Monday 22 December 2025 – Monday 5th January 2026
Save 10% off all stays (minimum 3 nights) on our late availability page - quote 'FSC10' when you fill out the enquiry form.
To book our late availability spaces, see the dates on our website. buff.ly/IA4c0Bv
November 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Late availability hire at Juniper Hall
📆Monday 22 December 2025 – Monday 5th January 2026
Save 10% off all stays (minimum 3 nights) on our late availability page - quote 'FSC10' when you fill out the enquiry form.
To book our late availability spaces, see the dates on our website. buff.ly/IA4c0Bv
📆Monday 22 December 2025 – Monday 5th January 2026
Save 10% off all stays (minimum 3 nights) on our late availability page - quote 'FSC10' when you fill out the enquiry form.
To book our late availability spaces, see the dates on our website. buff.ly/IA4c0Bv
Wildlife artist Mike Langman is known for his beautifully detailed bird illustrations, including our Waders (2023) and Raptors (2024) guides.
In our latest blog, Steve Docker chats with Mike about his lifelong love of birdwatching and art.
Read more: buff.ly/csLFIcO
Images (c) Mike Langman
In our latest blog, Steve Docker chats with Mike about his lifelong love of birdwatching and art.
Read more: buff.ly/csLFIcO
Images (c) Mike Langman
November 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Wildlife artist Mike Langman is known for his beautifully detailed bird illustrations, including our Waders (2023) and Raptors (2024) guides.
In our latest blog, Steve Docker chats with Mike about his lifelong love of birdwatching and art.
Read more: buff.ly/csLFIcO
Images (c) Mike Langman
In our latest blog, Steve Docker chats with Mike about his lifelong love of birdwatching and art.
Read more: buff.ly/csLFIcO
Images (c) Mike Langman
Teachers - do you want to take your class outdoors?
Our Leader in Outdoor Learning – Level 2 course is designed for educators and practitioners who want to confidently lead engaging, safe, and inspiring outdoor sessions.
👉 Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/8erBZeE
Our Leader in Outdoor Learning – Level 2 course is designed for educators and practitioners who want to confidently lead engaging, safe, and inspiring outdoor sessions.
👉 Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/8erBZeE
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Teachers - do you want to take your class outdoors?
Our Leader in Outdoor Learning – Level 2 course is designed for educators and practitioners who want to confidently lead engaging, safe, and inspiring outdoor sessions.
👉 Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/8erBZeE
Our Leader in Outdoor Learning – Level 2 course is designed for educators and practitioners who want to confidently lead engaging, safe, and inspiring outdoor sessions.
👉 Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/8erBZeE
Our AIDGAP sale is back! 🌿
Save up to 25% on selected identification guides and atlases — from plant galls to wasps, perfect for autumn and winter learning.
Shop now: buff.ly/IRByfaa
Save up to 25% on selected identification guides and atlases — from plant galls to wasps, perfect for autumn and winter learning.
Shop now: buff.ly/IRByfaa
November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Our AIDGAP sale is back! 🌿
Save up to 25% on selected identification guides and atlases — from plant galls to wasps, perfect for autumn and winter learning.
Shop now: buff.ly/IRByfaa
Save up to 25% on selected identification guides and atlases — from plant galls to wasps, perfect for autumn and winter learning.
Shop now: buff.ly/IRByfaa
Please nominate us to win £1000
@benefactgroup 's Movement for Good Awards is a programme of
giving and donating over £1 million to charities and good causes.
Donations to Field Studies Council help break down the barriers for children to access outdoor education.
Nominate us: buff.ly/kigSvT7
@benefactgroup 's Movement for Good Awards is a programme of
giving and donating over £1 million to charities and good causes.
Donations to Field Studies Council help break down the barriers for children to access outdoor education.
Nominate us: buff.ly/kigSvT7
November 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Please nominate us to win £1000
@benefactgroup 's Movement for Good Awards is a programme of
giving and donating over £1 million to charities and good causes.
Donations to Field Studies Council help break down the barriers for children to access outdoor education.
Nominate us: buff.ly/kigSvT7
@benefactgroup 's Movement for Good Awards is a programme of
giving and donating over £1 million to charities and good causes.
Donations to Field Studies Council help break down the barriers for children to access outdoor education.
Nominate us: buff.ly/kigSvT7
❄️ Extended Christmas returns are live!
Shop stress-free this festive season — anything bought between 15th November and Christmas is eligible for extended returns until 5th January.
🎁 Discover thoughtful, nature-inspired gifts today. buff.ly/jQYN3X6
Shop stress-free this festive season — anything bought between 15th November and Christmas is eligible for extended returns until 5th January.
🎁 Discover thoughtful, nature-inspired gifts today. buff.ly/jQYN3X6
November 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
❄️ Extended Christmas returns are live!
Shop stress-free this festive season — anything bought between 15th November and Christmas is eligible for extended returns until 5th January.
🎁 Discover thoughtful, nature-inspired gifts today. buff.ly/jQYN3X6
Shop stress-free this festive season — anything bought between 15th November and Christmas is eligible for extended returns until 5th January.
🎁 Discover thoughtful, nature-inspired gifts today. buff.ly/jQYN3X6
🎁 Give the gift of nature this Christmas. From fold-out guides to eco-friendly clothing, find wildlife gifts that support the Field Studies Council’s mission.
Browse the gift guide 👉 buff.ly/TKEcdPW
Browse the gift guide 👉 buff.ly/TKEcdPW
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🎁 Give the gift of nature this Christmas. From fold-out guides to eco-friendly clothing, find wildlife gifts that support the Field Studies Council’s mission.
Browse the gift guide 👉 buff.ly/TKEcdPW
Browse the gift guide 👉 buff.ly/TKEcdPW
🍃 We’re sharing our love of fieldwork each week with a different resource! This #FieldworkFriday features our new human geography quantitative fieldwork technique video on Time For Geography, created with The University of Sheffield and UWE Bristol.
👉 Watch now: buff.ly/TrC3xa3
👉 Watch now: buff.ly/TrC3xa3
November 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🍃 We’re sharing our love of fieldwork each week with a different resource! This #FieldworkFriday features our new human geography quantitative fieldwork technique video on Time For Geography, created with The University of Sheffield and UWE Bristol.
👉 Watch now: buff.ly/TrC3xa3
👉 Watch now: buff.ly/TrC3xa3
Join Studio Alchemista as they take part in our stained glass panel workshop at Flatford Mill 🧑🏻🎨
From pre-drawn designs to cutting and soldering glass, Quinn learnt traditional techniques.
Watch the full video here: buff.ly/3i2IYhb
#stainedglass #stainedglassart #artcourses
From pre-drawn designs to cutting and soldering glass, Quinn learnt traditional techniques.
Watch the full video here: buff.ly/3i2IYhb
#stainedglass #stainedglassart #artcourses
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Join Studio Alchemista as they take part in our stained glass panel workshop at Flatford Mill 🧑🏻🎨
From pre-drawn designs to cutting and soldering glass, Quinn learnt traditional techniques.
Watch the full video here: buff.ly/3i2IYhb
#stainedglass #stainedglassart #artcourses
From pre-drawn designs to cutting and soldering glass, Quinn learnt traditional techniques.
Watch the full video here: buff.ly/3i2IYhb
#stainedglass #stainedglassart #artcourses
👇This is a fantastic funded opportunity for young people, get your applications in before the 30th November deadline!
Passionate about exploration and protecting the planet? 🌍
In partnership with the Risman Foundation, our new mentorship and training bursary programme supports young people to become future environmental changemakers.
Applications close 30 Nov. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/481A28v
In partnership with the Risman Foundation, our new mentorship and training bursary programme supports young people to become future environmental changemakers.
Applications close 30 Nov. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/481A28v
November 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
👇This is a fantastic funded opportunity for young people, get your applications in before the 30th November deadline!
We’re at the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) National Conference today! 🌿
👋 Visit our stand to explore how outdoor learning and fieldwork can transform teaching and inspire students.
🌱 Join our Tutor Grace Phillips in a dynamic, hands-on workshop.
See you there! buff.ly/tJbhayK
👋 Visit our stand to explore how outdoor learning and fieldwork can transform teaching and inspire students.
🌱 Join our Tutor Grace Phillips in a dynamic, hands-on workshop.
See you there! buff.ly/tJbhayK
November 12, 2025 at 7:12 AM
We’re at the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) National Conference today! 🌿
👋 Visit our stand to explore how outdoor learning and fieldwork can transform teaching and inspire students.
🌱 Join our Tutor Grace Phillips in a dynamic, hands-on workshop.
See you there! buff.ly/tJbhayK
👋 Visit our stand to explore how outdoor learning and fieldwork can transform teaching and inspire students.
🌱 Join our Tutor Grace Phillips in a dynamic, hands-on workshop.
See you there! buff.ly/tJbhayK
Good news! 🎉 Our autumn bundle offers have been extended until 16th November.
Get three guides for £10 — choose from fungi, tracking, and invertebrate bundles. 🍂🍄
👉 buff.ly/oJonjNc
Get three guides for £10 — choose from fungi, tracking, and invertebrate bundles. 🍂🍄
👉 buff.ly/oJonjNc
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Good news! 🎉 Our autumn bundle offers have been extended until 16th November.
Get three guides for £10 — choose from fungi, tracking, and invertebrate bundles. 🍂🍄
👉 buff.ly/oJonjNc
Get three guides for £10 — choose from fungi, tracking, and invertebrate bundles. 🍂🍄
👉 buff.ly/oJonjNc