Events

Events

From walks and talks to our annual conference, BTO runs plenty of events throughout the year. Browse the listing below and use the filters to find an event that's right for you. We also run Training courses and Youth-only events and training.

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Young Leaders Course

Fully booked
The Young Leaders Course is aimed at young people who want to make a difference for the natural world and for people. The course focuses on skills that will help you advance as a leader. These include practical skills, such as how to run successful guided activities or meetings, but also theoretical skills such as management styles and partnership working.

Date / Time: from 13:00 on 12 Aug 2025, to 15:00 on 15 Aug 2025

Type: Youth

Led by: to be announced soon

Location: Cameron’s Cottage, New Forest, Hampshire, UK

Cost: Free

Places: 12

Wetland Bird Practice Session - Montrose Basin

Join BTO Scotland for a practice session on wader and waterbird ID, learning key features and transferable skills. Find out more about the Wetland Bird Survey and how you can take part.

Date / Time: 09:00 - 12:30 on 17 Aug 2025

Type: Training

Led by: Steve Willis

Location: SWT Montrose Basin, , Montrose, DD10 9TA, United Kingdom

Cost: Free

Places: 3

Level: Beginner, Improver

Counting birds and the Wetland Bird Survey (Tuesday 19 August, 7pm)

Places available
Learn how to count flocks of birds and how to put your skills to use in the Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS)

Date / Time: 19:00 - 21:00 on 19 Aug 2025

Type: Training

Led by: Jenny Donelan, Rob Jaques, Gill Birtles

Location:

Cost: Free

Places: 64

Level: Improver

Counting birds and the Wetland Bird Survey (Wednesday 20 August, 10am)

Places available
Learn how to count flocks of birds and how to put your skills to use in the Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS)

Date / Time: 10:00 - 12:00 on 20 Aug 2025

Type: Training

Led by: Jenny Donelan, Rob Jaques, Gill Birtles

Location: Online

Cost: Free

Places: 125

Level: Improver

Counting birds and the Wetland Bird Survey (Wednesday 20 August, 7pm)

Places available
Learn how to count flocks of birds and how to put your skills to use in the Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS)

Date / Time: 19:00 - 21:00 on 20 Aug 2025

Type: Training

Led by: Jenny Donelan, Rob Jaques, Gill Birtles

Location: Online

Cost: Free

Places: 140