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Jay Mackinnon @jayofthetriffids.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Field season is coming, time to study plants with @edinburghnapier.bsky.social short online botany course Sedge Identification for beginners www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/short-courses/introduction-to-sedges @botany-jen.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @botsocscot.bsky.social pls share, ta!

Annotated specimen photo to support keying

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Jay Mackinnon @jayofthetriffids.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Distance-learning MSc Wildlife Biology and Conservation @ Edinburgh Napier University accredited by Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management = graduates have skills most valued by employers www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-... @edinburghnapier.bsky.social @greenercareers.bsky.social

Programme leaders holding accreditation certificate

https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-wildlife-biology-and-conservation-postgraduate-distance-learning

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Jay Mackinnon @jayofthetriffids.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

This is what I need: givewell.org analyse the effectiveness of charitable programmes and show me the most effective donations. As little as £2600 can save a life. Just £1.50 provides vitA supplement for a child for a year

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BTO Northern Ireland @bto-ni.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Job alert! We've got a great opportunity for a Science/Engagement Intern to join us at BTO Northern Ireland on a 3 or 6 month internship to learn, grow and contribute to our work to make a positive impact for birds. Find out more and apply ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs #Ornithology Closing date: 22 June 2025

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The James Hutton Institute @hutton.ac.uk · 07/03/2025

📢 Calling all land managers across the UK! With the removal of Asulox, we're gathering vital insights into how you’re tackling #bracken management on your land. Your experience is crucial to shaping future strategies. 📋 📅 Survey closing 15 March: bit.ly/43yzZPA

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Jay Mackinnon @jayofthetriffids.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

@edinburghnapier.bsky.social short online botany course on sedge identification for beginners: www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-u.... Approx 20h of study at your own pace to identify sedge species using a standard botanical key. @jen-farrar-bsbi-ni.bsky.social @naturelark.bsky.social pls share, ta!

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Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) @bsbibotany.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

The 2025 #NewYearPlantHunt is now officially underway! All the resources needed to take part are here: bsbi.org/new-year-pla... Hoping the weather is kind to 1000s of intrepid botanists heading out over the next 4 days to record wild & naturalised plants blooming in midwinter. Good luck everyone!

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