Many of our events are virtual and based on Zoom, as either a Webinar or a Virtual Meet Up. Our programme of live training webinars can be found via this link - training webinars.
The details for our Virtual meet ups, workshops and data surgeries, along with any scheduled face-to-face training are listed below with more to be added throughout the season. To book onto any of the events below (face to face or virtual meet ups and data surgeries), simply select "Book on to event", or visit the "My Events" page. This will allow you to select the event you want to book onto from the drop down list.
You will then receive an email notification confirming your booking. You can then view the events you are booked onto via the My Events page.
We have also developed a selection of online training materials that can be downloaded and viewed in your own time.
If you have any questions regarding the events then please email: [email protected]
| Title | Image | Date | Time | Location | Trainer | Description | Further information | Spaces available? | ||||||||||
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| Botanical Skills N.Ireland NPMS Training - Cookstown |
| 26/03/2026 | 10:00 - 16:00 | Cookstown, Co Tyrone | Jo Mulholland, BSBI Training officer | The Botanical Skills Northern Ireland Project will be facilitating a training event on all aspects of how to take part in the NPMS for complete beginners and existing NPMS volunteers. This training will also be very helpful for people interested in monitoring a local community NPMS square. The morning will involve interactive learning indoors and after lunch the activities will continue outdoors, weather permitting, including setting up plots, recording data and recognising different NPMS habitats. Tea and coffee will be provided. | For more information and to book this event, copy and paste the following link to your browser: https://tinyurl.com/yc2f2wrw | FULL | View details | |||||||||
| NPMS Botanical Skills N.Ireland Training - Cookstown 2 |
| 02/04/2026 | 10:00 - 16:00 | Cookstown, Co Tyrone | Jo Mulholland, BSBI Training officer | Due to popular demand, the Botanical Skills Northern Ireland Project will be facilitating an additional training event on all aspects of how to take part in the NPMS for complete beginners and existing NPMS volunteers. This training will also be very helpful for people interested in monitoring a local community NPMS square. The morning will involve interactive learning indoors and after lunch the activities will continue outdoors, weather permitting, including setting up plots, recording data and recognising different NPMS habitats. Tea and coffee will be provided. | While it appears full, booking is still available for this date via the link, which you can copy and paste to your browser: https://tinyurl.com/yc2f2wrw | FULL | View details | |||||||||
| Getting started and plotting your NPMS site |
| 30/04/2026 | 12:30-13:30 | Online | Rachel Murphy, NPMS Volunteer Manager | Due to popularity of the recent session, we are repeating this workshop which will cover key tips to support you in locating, accessing and recording your selected survey plots. Perhaps you need to relocate and reacquaint yourself with plots from seasons passed. In this interactive session we’ll discuss mapping, orienteering and accessibility in your survey squares. We’ll signpost useful tools and resources to support your surveys, and consider challenges you may have faced and techniques to help get your surveys off the ground. Come with prepared questions or simply follow along to kick start your survey season. | This will be a combination of illustrated presentation and Q&A. It is an online workshop via Zoom video call. You do not need a Zoom account to join, just a computer/laptop, tablet or mobile device connected to the internet. Registered participants simply follow the link and joining instructions sent ahead of the meeting. | Spaces available | View details | |||||||||
| The Key to Unlocking Botanical Keys |
| 10/06/2026 | 12:00-13:30 | Online | Sarah Shuttleworth, Specialist Botanical Advisor | Botanical keys can be a great resource when you are really stuck on a plant ID, however they might seem a bit too technical to even try or we get stuck after a few questions. The aim of this workshop is to discover how keys work, which keys are probably the best to get started with and cover any particularly tricky questions and boost your confidence. It would be lovely to all key out a specimen together, therefore we will have a group exercise and be voting on an example specimen (using close-up photos provided) to decide on which way to get through the key. | This is an online meeting via Zoom video call. You do not need a Zoom account to join, just a computer/laptop, tablet or mobile device connected to the internet. Registered participants simply follow the link and joining instructions sent ahead of the meeting. | Spaces available | View details | |||||||||
| Ranscombe Farm Reserve, Kent: Introduction to NPMS and survey methods |
| 12/06/2026 | 10:00 - 15:00 | Cobham, Kent | Rachel Murphy - National Plant Monitoring Scheme Volunteer Manager | The day will cover why NPMS was developed, how it works and what it has achieved already, before taking a look at the methodology in more detail. There will be an indoor session in the morning, followed by an afternoon heading out to the beautiful Ranscombe Farm – Plantlife’s flagship reserve, which is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary in 2026. Here we will walk through the practicalities of plot set up and recording in the field while enjoying this important plant area. There should be time to head back indoors to answer any last questions and review resources and support available. Ideal for newcomers to the scheme and those interested in getting involved, those looking for a refresher. | Spaces are limited for this session, so booking is essential. Once booked, you will receive confirmation and further event details, including directions to the site. Tea and coffee provided, toilets available. Please bring your own picnic lunch and drink. Public transport access points near the venue. | Spaces available | View details | |||||||||
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