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.

Featured Event

Featured event

BTO Youth Nature Art Workshop

Join BTO Youth in a Nature Art Workshop at Sefton Park (Liverpool) hosted by Ashvi (BTO Youth Representative, Merseyside) and Eddee (BTO Youth Representative, Manchester).
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BTO Youth Nature Art Workshop

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BTO NI's Big Nature Day

Fully booked
Join us on Saturday 7th June at the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre and Oxford Island National Nature Reserve for a day of fun, interactive, and informative wildlife workshops.

Date / Time: 10:30 - 17:00 on 07 Jun 2025

Type: Conference

Led by: Sorrel Lyall, Lois Clements, Andrew Upton, Hala Haddad

Location: Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Oxford Island National Nature Reserve, Craigavon, BT66 6NJ, United Kingdom

Cost: £15 per person (concessions available)

Participants: 22

Level: Beginner, Improver

Garden BirdWatch 30th Anniversary - Thetford Conference

Places available
Join us as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of BTO's Garden BirdWatch!

Date / Time: 10:30 - 17:00 on 14 Jun 2025

Type: Conference

Led by: BTO

Location:

Cost: £10 per person

Participants: 16

BTO Youth - Dorset Young Conservationists Meet-Up

Places available
Join BTO Youth for the chance to meet other like minded young people interested in nature, birding and conservation in the local area. The event will take place in Poole Park, Dorset. Hosted by Mya (BTO Youth Representative, Dorset). 

Date / Time: 10:00 - 13:00 on 28 Jun 2025

Type: Youth

Led by: Mya

Location: 2015 Sandbanks Road

Cost: Free

Participants: 21

Level: Beginner

Spring Birding Support - field sessions (Northern Ireland)

Places available
Would you like additional local support to increase your confidence in your birdwatching skills? Join our free field sessions across Northern Ireland this spring.

Date / Time: 10:00 - 20:00 on 30 Jun 2025

Type: Training

Led by: Sorrel Lyall

Location: Northern Ireland

Cost: Free

Participants: 25

Level: Beginner, Improver

Bird Survey Techniques (Thetford, July 2025)

Places available
Bespoke training in bird survey methodology and application, tailored to the needs of ecological and environmental professionals

Date / Time: from 10:00 on 08 Jul 2025, to 18:00 on 09 Jul 2025

Type: Training

Led by: Rob Jaques, Jen Donelan, Nick Moran

Location: The Nunnery, , Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2PU, United Kingdom

Cost: The two day course of intensive training is £700

Participants: 11

Level: Professional

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