Nettlecombe Court

Part of the @FieldStudiesC Network, we are a residential centre offering environmental education and outdoor learning in Exmoor National Park, Somerset.

[Nettlecombe Court @FSCNettlecombe]

We're really excited to be part of this fantastic project! We will be welcoming lots of these young people to Nettlecombe Court over the coming months! #GenerationGreen

[Field Studies Council @FieldStudiesC]

Helping young disadvantaged students connect with nature through #GenerationGreen 2

We're proud to be part of this exciting £4.5 million project funded by @DefraGovUK and delivered by #AccessUnlimited

Find out more ▶️ https://t.co/i2S8eKfNFX

[Field Studies Council @FieldStudiesC]

Join Martin Summers for a week of exploration in South Devon or Somerset next year.🤩

Martin Summers BSc.Geol Dip Ed. is a geologist, naturalist and specialist teacher who has developed his knowledge over 60 years of learning.

👉Find out more: https://t.co/C7obiYsVtC

Martin is a popular tutor here at Field Studies Council and students have fondly remarked on his relaxed and informal approach to teaching. 👨‍🏫

Next year Martin is hosting his popular courses at @FSCSlaptonLey and @FSCNettlecombe.

🌱 The Botany, Geology and Marine Biology of West Somerset with Martin Summers.
📆 18th - 25th July 2025

Learn more about the several hundred species that call the headland, cliffs, beach, woodland and moorland of West Somerset home.

⛰️ A Field Study of the Geology, Botany and Marine Biology in South Devon.
📆 8th - 15th August 2025

This course comprises of several excursions to bring to life Devon’s fascinating geology – and how this relates to the equally rich natural history.

📸 Martin Summers

#Botany #Geology #MarineBiology

[Nettlecombe Court @FSCNettlecombe]

Taking part is easy, simply follow the link in our bio when you spot one of the 10 signs of Spring.

Bluebells
Bumblebees
Butterflies
Daffodils
Dragonflies/Damselflies
Frogspawn
Hazel catkins
Ladybirds
First cut of your lawn
Snowdrops

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[Nettlecombe Court @FSCNettlecombe]

Have you spotted your first snowdrop yet? Or even an early daffodil?

Help us chart the arrival of Spring by joining our interactive Signs of Spring project, in partnership with @RoyalSocBio

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[Field Studies Council @FieldStudiesC]

Continuing our celebrations of #BiologyWeek with @RoyalSocBio, tutors Sam and Ed from @FSCNettlecombe take us on a trip to Helwell Bay looking at zonation on a rocky shore, and Sam tells us why he loves biology as a subject.

#IAmABiologist #BiologyWeek2024 #Biology #Biologist #Ecology #Bioscience

[Robyn Landy @robynlandy]

So @janine_maddison and I wrote a book - with help from some excellent people! Creative fieldwork ideas in urban design, public and street art, and green space and local ecoystems. Lauch offer here: https://t.co/fkCN6X0LLL @FieldStudiesC @UniofNewcastle @The_GA #fieldwork

[Nettlecombe Court @FSCNettlecombe]

Join us and build structures that animals can use to survive! We will also look at some ready-made ones to spot some cool species.

A free club for young nature lovers. No booking required, just come along to Nettlecombe Court.

Meet us at 10am on the benches on the front lawn!😎

[Nettlecombe Court @FSCNettlecombe]

We are hiring! Join our education team as a Tutor where you will be teaching geography and biology at many of our scenic locations in West Somerset.

Click here to find out more and apply:
https://t.co/FT76w2mZ96...

[Reed's Science Dept. @ReedsScience]

Day 1 of our U6 Biology field trip to Nettlecombe Court. Students visited a salt marsh and carried out a range of sampling techniques before they design their own practical method for tomorrow! @ReedsSchool @FSCNettlecombe #curiosity #independence

[Nettlecombe Court @FSCNettlecombe]

Street art on the sea wall of Watchet exploring it's history and heritage. Last morning of fieldwork skills for lots of our A Level Geographers before they get stuck into finishing their NEA planning this afternoon! #senseofplace #streetart #NationalFestivalofFieldwork @The_GA

[Nettlecombe Court @FSCNettlecombe]

We've had such a busy month during #NationalFestivalofFieldwork ! Place geography in Minehead yesterday with A Level geographers from @TheCooperSchool and @HerschelGrammar . Took a moment to sit down with one of the Minehead Metalheads community statues. #senseofplace

[Nettlecombe Court @FSCNettlecombe]

With the #NationalFestivalofFieldwork well underway, we were very excited to take @WestonbirtSch to Braunton Burrows today to look at psammoseral succession.

The Burrows are England’s largest sand dune system and harbour over 500 different plant species!

#NFF @The_GA

[Clevedon School @ClevedonSchool]

Great week of fieldwork for the Yr12 geographers. Thank you @FSCNettlecombe for a great stay and organising great weather!

[Field Studies Council @FieldStudiesC]

📣 This month is National Festival of Fieldwork and we would love you to take part. 🎉

👉 If you’re getting your class involved, remember to download the certificate for your students: https://t.co/gXFn1Ahem3

#NationalFestivalofFieldwork #NFF @the_GA

[The Exmoor Society @ExmoorSociety]

We had a fantastic day at our first ever #exmoor festival of nature. Thank you to everyone who came and supported us in the sunshine ☀️ @ZeroWaste_Now @DevonWildlife @SomersetWT @ExmoorNP @savebutterflies @NTSouthWest

[The Exmoor Society @ExmoorSociety]

🌟Today🌟
We are here @FSCNettlecombe for our #Exmoor festival of nature. Come along and enjoy lots of free family friendly nature fun 🐝🌟🦋🎉

[Croydon High Juniors @CroydonHighJnrs]

Before heading home, Year 5 had an exciting morning checking their mammal traps! We took a look to see what we had caught before safely releasing the animals back to their habitats.

We are now on our way back home after a fantastic week away. Thank you, Nettlecombe Court! 🥾🏞️

[Croydon High Juniors @CroydonHighJnrs]

Year Five have kicked started their evening of activities with orienteering 🥾 #CroydonHigh #CroydonHighSchool #EveryGirlEveryDay #WhereGirlsLearnWithoutLimits #GDST #GirlsDaySchoolTrust #EducatingGirls #GirlsSchool #Nettlecombe #YearFive

[Croydon High Juniors @CroydonHighJnrs]

Year Five had a fantastic day at River Horner 🏞️☀️ #CroydonHigh #CroydonHighSchool #EveryGirlEveryDay #WhereGirlsLearnWithoutLimits #GDST #GirlsDaySchoolTrust #EducatingGirls #GirlsSchool #YearFive #Nettlecombe

[Croydon High Juniors @CroydonHighJnrs]

Year Five had a fantastic day today, exploring Dunster Castle & getting ice cream. We finished the day with an amazing campfire & a brownie! #CroydonHigh #CroydonHighSchool #EveryGirlEveryDay #GDST #GirlsDaySchoolTrust #EducatingGirls #GirlsSchool #YearFive #Nettlecombe