23rd January 2021 Graduate School Open Days and Events Join the Graduate School of the Environment’s Head of School, Adrian Watson, Ecology and Food Programme Leader, Jane Fisher for an introduction to CAT, an overview of our postgraduate courses…
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Our Visitor Centre will be open daily from 19 August – all visits must be pre-booked online. On-site teaching will be available from September. Read more.
25th January 2021 Graduate School Open Days and Events Join tutors from the MArch course and CAT graduate Sophie James for an introduction to CAT, an overview of our Masters in Sustainable Architecture Part 2 course and student experience…
Read More27th January 2021 Online Courses and Events Online Zero Carbon Britain course exploring climate solutions – the science says we must, the technology says we can, time to say we will! Working with a range of local…
Read More4th February 2021 Graduate School Open Days and Events Join us for the next in our series of free online webinars. On 4 February gardening journalist, editor and trainer Kim Stoddart will explore the co-benefits of working with wildlife…
Read More6th February 2021 Online Courses and Events New online compost toilet course – get a good understanding of the principles, benefits and limitations of compost toilets. Explore the construction and component features of compost toilets, the biochemistry of composting and sanitising…
Read More8th February 2021 Short Course Creating sustainable human habitats and behaviours. Join students from CAT’s Graduate School of the Environment to explore how our cities and communities can be transformed to help address and adapt…
Read More17th February 2021 Graduate School Open Days and Events Join us for the next in our series of free online webinars. On 17 February, psychotherapist and climate author Ro Randall will explore the psychological effects of the climate crisis,…
Read More26th February 2021 Graduate School Open Days and Events Join the Graduate School of the Environment’s Head of School, Adrian Watson, Sustainability & Adaptation and Green Building Programme Leader, Tim Coleridge for an introduction to CAT, an overview of…
Read More27th February 2021 Short Course A Beginner’s Guide to the Compost Toilet – Understanding the biology behind humanure Get a foundational understanding of the principles, benefits and limitations of compost toilets. This is not a…
Read More28th February 2021 Short Course Off-grid sewage and water treatment systems If you’re living or working in a remote location and need low impact, eco-friendly options for waste water management, CAT is the place to…
Read More1st March 2021 Short Course The theory and practice of managing woodlands in a way that benefits people and wildlife. Winner of the Woodlands Awards Best Woodlands Course 2017, this highly practical five-day course gets…
Read More5th March 2021 Graduate School Open Days and Events Join the Graduate School of the Environment’s Head of School, Adrian Watson, Sustainability & Adaptation and Green Building Programme Leader, Tim Coleridge for an introduction to CAT, an overview of…
Read More6th March 2021 Short Course Discover the magic and wonder of working with horses in a beautiful woodland setting. Spend a day in the CAT woodlands with experienced horse handler Barbara Hadrill and her cobs…
Read More6th March 2021 Short Course Generate electricity with a homemade wind turbine. Join Tom Dixon of V3 Power to build a wind turbine yourself, from scratch. Drawing on over ten years of experience in teaching…
Read More7th March 2021 Short Course Discover the magic and wonder of working with horses in a beautiful woodland setting. Spend a day in the CAT woodlands with experienced horse handler Barbara Hadrill and her cobs…
Read More8th March 2021 Short Course A detailed look at powering up clean energy supplies with wind, water and solar. Join students from CAT’s Graduate School of the Environment for an in-depth look at how energy…
Read More8th March 2021 Short Course An in-depth look at wind power. Join students from CAT’s Masters degree in Sustainability in Energy Provision and Demand Management for an intensive study week exploring all the key aspects…
Read More8th March 2021 Graduate School Open Days and Events Join tutors from the MArch course and CAT graduate Sophie James for an introduction to CAT, an overview of our Masters in Sustainable Architecture Part 2 course and student experience…
Read More13th March 2021 Short Course Get started with woodworking Spend a day in nature discovering the ancient art of spoon carving. This course is a great way to get started with woodworking, covering choosing materials,…
Read More15th March 2021 Short Course An exploration of the theories and ideas behind ecological restoration. Join students from CAT’s Sustainability and Ecology MSc for a week long look at restoration ecology, exploring theories and methods…
Read More20th March 2021 Short Course The theory and practice of solar electricity. Design, combine and connect a range of different systems as you get to grips with grid-connected and off-grid photovoltaics. A great introduction for…
Read More26th March 2021 Short Course Transform buildings into cosy, low impact, energy efficient homes. Refurbishing our homes to make them more energy efficient is one of the key aspects of effective action on climate change.…
Read More12th April 2021 Short Course Join CAT Masters students for an in-depth week on harnessing solar power. Gain an in-depth understanding of solar energy, including solar electric (photovoltaic) and solar thermal hot water, learning from…
Read More12th April 2021 Short Course Applying closed-loop, circular design principles to the built environment. Join students from CAT’s Graduate School of the Environment for a week long delve into closed-loop design in the build environment,…
Read More17th April 2021 Short Course The simple art of making outdoor ovens. Join us for this practical, hands-on day where you learn the subtle arts of working with cob. Anyone can learn how to build…
Read More17th April 2021 Short Course How to create biodiverse and productive gardens in small spaces. Gardens come in all shapes and sizes, and if you thought yours was too small to cultivate veggies and be…
Read More17th April 2021 Short Course Get started with green woodworking and discover the art and science of shrink pot carving. Spend a day in a beautiful setting learning how to carve a wooden shrink pot…
Read More17th April 2021 Short Course Transform waste pallets into gorgeous bespoke furniture for your home and garden A hands-on workshop for anyone who wants to get started with upcycled furniture. Tutor Dieter Brandstatter will take…
Read More19th April 2021 Short Course An in-depth look at what nature provides, and how precious resources can be protected and preserved. Often overlooked or taken for granted, the services that nature provides are essential for…
Read More26th April 2021 Short Course Learn basic carpentry skills while creating a garden getaway Does the world of carpentry feel like one big mystery? Do you want to be able to use tools with confidence?…
Read More29th April 2021 Online Courses and Events Online Zero Carbon Britain course exploring climate solutions – the science says we must, the technology says we can, time to say we will! Working with a range of local…
Read More1st May 2021 Short Course A Beginner’s Guide to the Compost Toilet – Understanding the biology behind humanure Get a foundational understanding of the principles, benefits and limitations of compost toilets. This is not a…
Read More1st May 2021 Short Course Pain-free planning for your building project. If you’re thinking of building your own home, community space or other self-build structure, it pays to be prepared. This course covers how to…
Read More1st May 2021 Short Course Rethinking household energy provision – bringing energy into your own greener hands. Where our energy comes from has a big impact, and to reach a Zero Carbon Britain it needs…
Read More2nd May 2021 Short Course Off-grid sewage and water treatment systems. If you’re living or working in a remote location and need low impact, eco-friendly options for waste water management, CAT is the place to…
Read More8th May 2021 Visitor Centre Discover the world of birds at CAT on a fascinating and knowledge packed day. Become more familiar with a number of our favourite bird species and explore ways of helping…
Read More10th May 2021 Short Course Waves, rivers and tides – harnessing the power of water. Join students from CAT’s Graduate School of the Environment on a module from our MSc Sustainability in Energy Provision and…
Read More10th May 2021 Short Course Join CAT postgraduate students for an immersive week of hands-on green building Straw bale, timber, hemp, lime, earth – get to grips with a wide range of natural, low-impact materials…
Read More15th May 2021 Short Course Build a working instrument using reclaimed and upcycled materials. If you’ve ever dreamed of making your own musical instrument, lapsteel guitars are a great place to start. During this one-day…
Read More15th May 2021 Visitor Centre Moth traps and bat detectors. What more could you want from an evening at CAT? CAT’s visitor centre and surrounding woodland is home to an amazing number of species of…
Read More22nd May 2021 Visitor Centre A fun-packed adventure on the wild side for the whole family. Have you ever wondered what creepy crawlies call your garden home or what furry friends scurry outside your window…
Read More22nd May 2021 Short Course Rethinking household energy provision – explore the how tos of solar PV for households. Solar panels: where should you put them? How much power will you get? How much money…
Read More28th May 2021 Short Course Gardening for wildlife – how to fill your green space with butterflies and bees. With ever increasing loss of biodiversity worldwide, every bit of green space can make a difference.…
Read More29th May 2021 Visitor Centre A fun-packed adventure on the wild side for the whole family. Have you ever wondered what creepy crawlies call your garden home or what furry friends scurry outside your window…
Read More29th May 2021 Short Course Get to grips with the basics of beekeeping and explore the biology of honeybees and their environmental benefits. This confidence boosting course will cover all you need to know to…
Read More29th May 2021 Visitor Centre Calling all nature loving gardeners. We’re offering a fantastic day of exploring wildlife gardening with CAT’s expert gardens team, packed full of essential knowledge to help wildlife thrive in your…
Read More2nd June 2021 Visitor Centre Calling all nature loving gardeners. We’re offering a fantastic day of exploring wildlife gardening with CAT’s expert gardens team, packed full of essential knowledge to help wildlife thrive in your…
Read More5th June 2021 Visitor Centre A fun-packed adventure on the wild side for the whole family. Have you ever wondered what creepy crawlies call your garden home or what furry friends scurry outside your window…
Read More5th June 2021 Short Course A Beginner’s Guide to the Compost Toilet – Understanding the biology behind humanure Get a foundational understanding of the principles, benefits and limitations of compost toilets. This is not a…
Read More6th June 2021 Short Course Off-grid sewage and water treatment systems If you’re living or working in a remote location and need low impact, eco-friendly options for waste water management, CAT is the place to…
Read More12th June 2021 Visitor Centre Discover the world of birds at CAT on a fascinating and knowledge packed day. Become more familiar with a number of our favourite bird species and explore ways of helping…
Read More19th June 2021 Short Course The simple art of making outdoor ovens. Join us for this practical, hands-on day where you learn the subtle arts of working with cob. Anyone can learn how to build…
Read More19th June 2021 Short Course Learn to create healthy soil and efficiently grow your own delicious veggies. Come and find out how to improve your soil, creating nutrient rich soil perfect for growing vegetables. Over…
Read More19th June 2021 Short Course Rethinking household energy provision – an in depth look at small scale wind turbines. Whether you’re thinking of installing wind turbines at home, in your community or for your business,…
Read More19th June 2021 Visitor Centre Moth traps and bat detectors. What more could you want from an evening at CAT? CAT’s visitor centre and surrounding woodland is home to an amazing number of species of…
Read More23rd June 2021 Online Courses and Events New online Zero Carbon Britain course exploring climate solutions – the science says we must, the technology says we can, time to say we will! Working with a range of…
Read More26th June 2021 Visitor Centre A fun-packed adventure on the wild side for the whole family. Have you ever wondered what creepy crawlies call your garden home or what furry friends scurry outside your window…
Read More26th June 2021 Short Course Transform waste pallets into gorgeous bespoke furniture for your home and garden A hands-on workshop for anyone who wants to get started with upcycled furniture. Tutor Dieter Brandstatter will take…
Read More26th June 2021 Short Course Build a working instrument using reclaimed and upcycled materials. If you’ve ever dreamed of making your own musical instrument, lapsteel guitars are a great place to start. During this one-day…
Read More26th June 2021 Short Course Learn from an experienced conservation builder how to spot and tackle damp problems in your home. This course will help you to recognise the warning signs of damp problems, where…
Read More3rd July 2021 Short Course Learn how to build using cob – a versatile, durable, low impact material. A natural building material that has been used in the UK and around the world for hundreds…
Read More10th July 2021 Short Course Get started with woodworking Spend a day in nature discovering the ancient art of spoon carving. This course is a great way to get started with woodworking, covering choosing materials,…
Read More12th July 2021 Short Course Delve into the detail of our food production systems. Join students from CAT’s Graduate School of the Environment to examine the scientific underpinnings of our agricultural system. Explore different types…
Read More17th July 2021 Visitor Centre Discover the world of birds at CAT on a fascinating and knowledge packed day. Become more familiar with a number of our favourite bird species and explore ways of helping…
Read More17th July 2021 Short Course Get to grips with the basics of beekeeping and explore the biology of honeybees and their environmental benefits. This confidence boosting course will cover all you need to know to…
Read More17th July 2021 Short Course Rethinking household energy provision – understanding how to use sunlight to produce hot water. Learn how you can use solar water heating systems (solar thermal) to directly heat water. The…
Read More17th July 2021 Short Course Creating and maintaining beautiful and productive gardens in dry weather. Climate change poses many threats to the stability of weather, increasing the risk of dry hot summers. This course aims…
Read More21st July 2021 Visitor Centre Calling all nature loving gardeners. We’re offering a fantastic day of exploring wildlife gardening with CAT’s expert gardens team, packed full of essential knowledge to help wildlife thrive in your…
Read More23rd July 2021 Short Course Building using locally sourced materials can help to ensure your structure is low impact and ecologically sound. This course provides hands-on experience in designing and building a structure from scratch,…
Read More24th July 2021 Visitor Centre A fun-packed adventure on the wild side for the whole family. Have you ever wondered what creepy crawlies call your garden home or what furry friends scurry outside your window…
Read More31st July 2021 Visitor Centre A fun-packed adventure on the wild side for the whole family. Have you ever wondered what creepy crawlies call your garden home or what furry friends scurry outside your window…
Read More2nd August 2021 Short Course Learn basic carpentry skills while creating a garden getaway Does the world of carpentry feel like one big mystery? Do you want to be able to use tools with confidence?…
Read More7th August 2021 Visitor Centre A fun-packed adventure on the wild side for the whole family. Have you ever wondered what creepy crawlies call your garden home or what furry friends scurry outside your window…
Read More9th August 2021 Short Course Create natural, low-impact structures with world-renowned expert. If you’re thinking of building your own eco home, workshop or community space, straw bales could be the answer. This five-day introduction to…
Read More11th August 2021 Visitor Centre Moth traps and bat detectors. What more could you want from an evening at CAT? CAT’s visitor centre and surrounding woodland is home to an amazing number of species of…
Read More14th August 2021 Visitor Centre A fun-packed adventure on the wild side for the whole family. Have you ever wondered what creepy crawlies call your garden home or what furry friends scurry outside your window…
Read More14th August 2021 Short Course The theory and practice of solar electricity. Design, combine and connect a range of different systems as you get to grips with grid-connected and off-grid photovoltaics. A great introduction for…
Read More14th August 2021 Visitor Centre Calling all nature loving gardeners. We’re offering a fantastic day of exploring wildlife gardening with CAT’s expert gardens team, packed full of essential knowledge to help wildlife thrive in your…
Read More14th August 2021 Short Course Transform waste pallets into gorgeous bespoke furniture for your home and garden A hands-on workshop for anyone who wants to get started with upcycled furniture. Tutor Dieter Brandstatter will take…
Read More28th August 2021 Short Course Build a working instrument using reclaimed and upcycled materials. If you’ve ever dreamed of making your own musical instrument, lapsteel guitars are a great place to start. During this one-day…
Read More28th August 2021 Short Course Rethinking household energy provision – getting to grips with heat pumps. Heat pumps are often advertised as ‘free heat’ as for a small amount of energy in (electricity) they can emit…
Read More3rd September 2021 Short Course Transform buildings into cosy, low impact, energy efficient homes. Refurbishing our homes to make them more energy efficient is one of the key aspects of effective action on climate change.…
Read More4th September 2021 Visitor Centre Calling all nature loving gardeners. We’re offering a fantastic day of exploring wildlife gardening with CAT’s expert gardens team, packed full of essential knowledge to help wildlife thrive in your…
Read More4th September 2021 Short Course The simple art of making outdoor ovens. Join us for this practical, hands-on day where you learn the subtle arts of working with cob. Anyone can learn how to build…
Read More11th September 2021 Short Course Get to grips with the basics of beekeeping and explore the biology of honeybees and their environmental benefits. This confidence boosting course will cover all you need to know to…
Read More25th September 2021 Visitor Centre Moth traps and bat detectors. What more could you want from an evening at CAT? CAT’s visitor centre and surrounding woodland is home to an amazing number of species of…
Read More2nd October 2021 Short Course Transform waste pallets into gorgeous bespoke furniture for your home and garden A hands-on workshop for anyone who wants to get started with upcycled furniture. Tutor Dieter Brandstatter will take…
Read More2nd October 2021 Short Course Get started with woodworking Spend a day in nature discovering the ancient art of spoon carving. This course is a great way to get started with woodworking, covering choosing materials,…
Read More2nd October 2021 Short Course A Beginner’s Guide to the Compost Toilet – Understanding the biology behind humanure Get a foundational understanding of the principles, benefits and limitations of compost toilets. This is not a…
Read More2nd October 2021 Short Course Learn from an experienced conservation builder how to spot and tackle damp problems in your home. This course will help you to recognise the warning signs of damp problems, where…
Read More3rd October 2021 Short Course Off-grid sewage and water treatment systems If you’re living or working in a remote location and need low impact, eco-friendly options for waste water management, CAT is the place to…
Read More9th October 2021 Short Course Pain-free planning for your building project. If you’re thinking of building your own home, community space or other self-build structure, it pays to be prepared. This course covers how to…
Read More9th October 2021 Short Course Get started with green woodworking and discover the art and science of shrink pot carving. Spend a day in a beautiful setting learning how to carve a wooden shrink pot…
Read More9th October 2021 Visitor Centre Moth traps and bat detectors. What more could you want from an evening at CAT? CAT’s visitor centre and surrounding woodland is home to an amazing number of species of…
Read More30th October 2021 Short Course Generate electricity with a homemade wind turbine. Join Tom Dixon of V3 Power to build a wind turbine yourself, from scratch. Drawing on over ten years of experience in teaching…
Read More17th November 2021 Online Courses and Events New online Zero Carbon Britain course exploring climate solutions – the science says we must, the technology says we can, time to say we will! Working with a range of…
Read More22nd November 2021 Short Course The theory and practice of managing woodlands in a way that benefits people and wildlife. Winner of the Woodlands Awards Best Woodlands Course 2017, this highly practical five-day course gets…
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