Hand picked links to help you grow your skills and deepen your environmental knowledge.
Whether you're here to develop your coding skills or learn more about the environment, these resources are a great place to start.
w3.org/WAI
The official guidelines and resources for creating accessible web content. Essential reading if you're working on WCAG compliance - covers colour contrast, keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and more.
Explore WAIdeveloper.mozilla.org
The most readable and reliable reference for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Web APIs. Whether you're checking a CSS property or debugging a JS method, MDN is the go to resource for web developers at every level.
Visit MDNfreecodecamp.org
Free online courses and certifications covering web development, JavaScript, data visualisation, and more. Ideal for our volunteers who want a structured path to improving their technical skills alongside their project work.
Start learningwoodlandtrust.org.uk
Information on UK woods and trees, conservation projects, and volunteering opportunities. A brilliant resource for anyone wanting to understand the science and practice behind the kind of work we do at Green Roots.
Learn morecoursera.org
Online courses from top universities on environmental science, sustainability, and climate change. Many are free to use. Great for volunteers who want to back up their practical work with solid academic knowledge.
Browse coursesnaturalresources.wales
The Welsh government body responsible for managing the natural environment in Wales. A valuable resource for understanding local regulations, conservation areas, and funding opportunities relevant to our work in South Wales.
Visit NRW