Sorbus Learning
OUR SERVICES
OUR SERVICES
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Professional trainers & consultants
Professional trainers & consultants
We offer a range of environmental services including teaching, training, talking to and engaging with individuals, groups and teams. We can advise you, help you plan and share ideas for improving your garden or green space to benefit wildlife and people.
TEACHING
TEACHING
We deliver an annual programme of short courses for adults about our main themes of ecology and conservation. We develop bespoke courses for clients.
TRAINING
TRAINING
We run practical workshops for gardening and countryside skills. We offer a variety of rural craft and art activities inspired by the nature and wildlife around us.
TALKING
TALKING
We speak to local community groups, clubs and organisations about topics from our main themes of ecology, conservation and wildlife gardening.
ADVISING
ADVISING
We carry out ecological surveys and habitat condition assessments. We advise how to create, restore, maintain and enhance habitats, gardens and other green spaces to benefit wildlife and people.
PLANNING
PLANNING
We write site management plans, small farm plans, specifications and information for protecting, conserving and managing protected sites, nature reserves, public open spaces, private land and gardens.
ENGAGING
ENGAGING
We work in partnership with Surrey Wildlife Trust, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Brockham Parish Council and Garden Cider Company to deliver outdoor learning and good conservation practice in Surrey.
A partnership approach
A partnership approach
Our teams work together so that we share our knowledge, experience, information & ideas with you.
Our teams work together so that we share our knowledge, experience, information & ideas with you.
PAUL RITCHIE
PAUL RITCHIE
Sorbus Learning
Sorbus Learning
A consultant biologist and outdoor trainer with a passion for ecology, conservation, wildlife gardening, rural crafts and arts. I teach and advise about managing habitats and countryside skills.
CHRIS KNIGHT
CHRIS KNIGHT
A Fire of Joy
A Fire of Joy
I am an environmental trainer and a Level 3 Forest School Leader. I love helping adults find their inner child and the joy of sitting by a camp fire in the woods making wooden spoons and enjoying the wildlife.
SARAH LYNE
SARAH LYNE
Alyne Ecology Ltd
Alyne Ecology Ltd
I am the Principle Ecologist and owner of a small consultancy that provides ecological services to private clients. We specialise in species surveys, UK Habitat Classifications and Phase 1 Habitat Surveys.
CALLUM RITCHIE
CALLUM RITCHIE
Site Collective Ltd
Site Collective Ltd
I am Creative Director of a small business providing design, and illustration services. I am an experienced and innovative creative communicator working in the arts, design, editorial and events based industries.