University of Oxford Short-Courses from the Ecological Survey Techniques Programme 2013-14
Events: https://nbn.org.uk/event/university-of-oxford-short-courses-from-the-ecolog/

The University of Oxford is delighted to announce that enrolment is now open for Short-Courses from its Ecological Survey Techniques programme to commence in 2013-14.

This calendar entry relates to Field Techniques for Surveying Vegetation starting 18th September 2013.  Details on the other courses can be found by clicking the main link above.

NBN Conference 2013
Events: https://nbn.org.uk/event/nbn-conference-2013/

This year's NBN Conference is taking place on Friday 15th November at the Royal Society.

Looe BioBlitz
Events: https://nbn.org.uk/event/looe-bioblitz/

The Marine Biological Association's Bioblitz in 2013 will be taking place in Looe, Cornwall on 23rd and 24th June.

Smartphone apps, maps and augmented reality
Events: https://nbn.org.uk/event/smartphone-apps-maps-and-augmented-reality/

Are you a developer or technologist interested in using smartphones and tablets to deliver information? If you are, then come along to this free one day event at the British Geological Survey.

Biodiversity and the Natural Environment: valuation, localism and engaging business
Events: https://nbn.org.uk/event/biodiversity-and-the-natural-environment-valuation/

This seminar will offer delegates the opportunity to consider the next steps in the development and implementation of UK policy to enhance biodiversity and the natural environment, after the international community reaffirmed its obligation to implement the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity.

Garden BioBlitz 2013
Events: https://nbn.org.uk/event/garden-bioblitz-2013/

A Garden BioBlitz is a list of all the wildlife you can find in your garden over a 24hr period. You don't need any special skills, and you don't have to “Blitz” for 24hrs, just go out at different times of the day, take lots of photos and tell the team what you see. They'll even help you identify what you find!

New technologies for monitoring biodiversity
Events: https://nbn.org.uk/event/new-technologies-for-monitoring-biodiversity/

A two-day international symposium focusing on new methodologies to analyse biodiversity.

Yorkshire Naturalists’ Union Conference
Events: https://nbn.org.uk/event/yorkshire-naturalists-union-conference/

The 2013 Yorkshire Naturalists' Union Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held on Saturday March 23rd 2013 at the National Science Learning Centre, University of York.

Biodiversity 2020: The Challenge for Local Authorities and Public Bodies
Events: https://nbn.org.uk/event/biodiversity-2020-the-challenge-for-local-authorit-2/

This special symposium provides an invaluable opportunity for local authorities, environmental organisations, developers, third sector organisations and other key stakeholders to examine the government’s latest policy initiatives on halting biodiversity loss for the benefit of current and future generations.