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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈

@whysharksmatter.bsky.social

I'm compiling a list of resources for grad students in the sciences!

What are some free/cheap online tools for learning a new skill or concept?

The ones I've advised my students to use are ConservationTraining .org, the UNFAO Academy, and DataCamp. What else is out there?

Any tips welcome! 🧪

August 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM

Great Fen

@greatfen.org.uk

March events in the Great Fen! Cosmology talk, spring wildlife walk and conservation training for young people. Little Bugs is back on Wednesday too! www.wildlifebcn.org/events?locat...

@wildlifebcn.org

#NLOpenWeek #ThanksToYou #stargazing #guidedwalk #conservationtraining

February 25, 2026 at 1:38 PM

Great Fen

@greatfen.org.uk

For the past 6 months, the Peatland Progress Communities and Education trainees have been busy developing their conservation-related skills at the Great Fen, across @wildlifebcn.org and with our partners. Thank you for all your hard work!
#peatlandprogress #traineeship #ConservationTraining

April 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Great Fen

@greatfen.org.uk

It's #workexperience time! Students from a variety of local schools have visited over the last month. Ethan and Evan from Abbey College, Ramsey kicked us off and have shared their diary with you: www.greatfen.org.uk/blog/guest-p...
@wildlifebcn.org
#conservationtraining #youngconservationists

May 18, 2026 at 9:42 AM

Mammal Society

@mammalsociety.bsky.social

To read more about the decline of fieldwork across UK universities, including ministers' responses, click here: mammal.org.uk/blog/decline...

To read a guide to fieldwork for students, click here: mammal.org.uk/blog/why-fie...

#conservationtraining #ecologytraining

Photo credit: Arron Roberts

September 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM

Tropical Biology Association

@tropicalbiology.bsky.social

Are you ready to launch your career in conservation? Applications for the 2026 TBA Field Course are Open! Visit our website for more details tropical-biology.org/uganda-2026/

#TropicalEcology; #ConservationTraining; #CapacityBuilding; #TBAFieldCourse2026

November 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM

Great Fen

@greatfen.org.uk

The next #traineeship is open for applications!! Know an 18-25 year old keen to work in conservation? Get in touch!

#conservationjobs #conservationtraining #peatlandprogress

Wildlife Trust BCN @wildlifebcn.org · Apr 7

Looking to break into conservation? 🌿

This traineeship is a paid 6-month opportunity for 18–25 year olds to gain hands-on experience @greatfen.org.uk .

Learn, build skills & help tackle climate change + biodiversity loss 🌍

Apply 👉 www.wildlifebcn.org/jobs/peatlan...

#conservationtraineeship

April 8, 2026 at 9:18 AM

Great Fen

@greatfen.org.uk

The next session is Saturday 21st March, here in the Great Fen.
🫵Aged 11-17 and want to get involved?
📧 For more info email Laura.allen@wildlifebcn.org.
🔗 Book upcoming sessions at www.wildlifebcn.org/events?locat...

#youthrangers #conservation #ConservationTraining #youngvolunteers

Events

Find your local Wildlife Trust event and get stuck in to wild activities, talks, walks and much more.

www.wildlifebcn.org

February 23, 2026 at 2:18 PM

Great Fen

@greatfen.org.uk

Our latest eNews went out last week. Did you get a copy?
In this update, we talk about the #paludiculture #tinyhouse, new #wetlands, wildlife sightings, wildlife-friendly gardens, #WorkExperience, new events and more!
Read it online at tinyurl.com/mwvepuvd #Groundswell2026 #conservationtraining