Vegetative grass identification course (Devon)

Join us on a two day grass identification course in Devon to learn how to identify species vegetatively.

A course perfect for those looking to build their confidence on vegetative (non-flowering) grass identification. Although important in winter this skill is useful all year round for habitat surveys.

This course is likely to be of interest to ecological consultants, land managers, conservationists and those interested in plants generally! It is likely to be valuable to those wanting to get in some practice for a Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) assessment.

Build your confidence in vegetative grass structure, using keys to identify grasses and learning how to recognise the most common species. We will be based at Chudleigh Town Hall where we will look at grass samples indoors but will also visit several sites within the local area to cement our learning.

About your tutor

Hannah Gibbons is an experienced habitat and botanical surveyor who has been running plant identification training courses since 2011. In 2025 Hannah set up Teylu Ecology with her brother Luke.

Feedback from previous courses

'I thought the course was fantastic! I really learnt a lot and consolidated what I knew also. I think the time split between class and outside was great, venue great and the farm visit/host was lovely too.'

'I love to learn botany with Hannah, she brings such enthusiasm and teaches in a way that is easy, memorable and fun, she really brings the subject to life! Thank you Hannah for a fantastic day of learning'

What to bring

• Waterproofs, boots/wellies (we will visit some wet sites!)
• Hand lens
• Clipboard / notebook
• Lunch and water (hot drinks will be provided)

Day 1

9.45 - Arrival time (tea/coffees)

10am - Introduction to grasses with reference to several grass samples

1pm - Lunch

1.30pm - Travel to local site

4pm - Depart

Day 2

9.45 - Arrival time (tea/coffees)

10am - Consolidation of learning indoors looking at more samples

1pm - Lunch

1.30pm - Travel to local site

4pm - Depart

Please inform us of any relevant medical requirements/conditions we should be aware of prior to the course.

Please note that accommodation is not provided.

There is no car park at the Town Hall but Chudleigh Car Park is across the road. Cash and card payments accepted. Chudleigh Car Park located at what3words: token.makes.originate. Free on street parking may be available locally.