Natural History Workshops:
CPD for Outdoor Leaders

 

Geri runs continuing professional development workshops in a range of natural history subjects. These workshops are open to all qualified and trainee outdoor leaders. Members of MTA, BAIML and AMI and those registered with Mountain Training who are working towards these qualifications will be awarded a CPD point for any workshop attended.

2026 programme

Sat 07.03.26
Exploring Habitats: Temperate Rainforest and Upland Grassland

Fri 27.03.26
Flora of Upland Britain

Sat 28.03.26
Mosses, ferns and lichens: a closer look at ‘lower plants’

Sat 30.05.26
Flora of Upland Britain

Fri 10.07.26
Flora of Upland Britain

Sat 11.07.26
Exploring Habitats: Blanket Bog and Valley Mire

Fri 11.09.26
Exploring Habitats: Blanket Bog and Valley Mire

Sat 12.09.26
Flora of Upland Britain

Fri 23.10.26
Mosses, ferns and lichens: a closer look at ‘lower plants’

Sat 24.10.26
Exploring Habitats: Temperate Rainforest and Upland Grassland


To book, if you are logged into your Mountain Training account, please hit the ‘Send an enquiry’ button on the relevant page, which generates a message to Geri with your details. If you can’t see the button or have queries, phone Geri on 07765 482333 or email info@geriskeens.co.uk. Geri also designs and delivers bespoke natural history workshops; feel free to contact her about your group or organisation.

 
My friends attended at the end of last year & are still talking about what a great day it was.
— re Flora of Upland Britain
 
Do go along if you haven’t had the pleasure of attending one of Geri Skeens fantastic workshops. They are great value for money, full of interesting and useful information and hugely enjoyable and worthwhile.
— Amanda Harrison

© Graham Hey

The sessions were delivered with professionalism and enthusiasm... I look forward to future CPD events in the SW!
Really interesting and lots of fun!
— At 17, Geri’s youngest HML trainee on Flora of Upland Britain!