EDUCATION

Education is one of the most important tools in the long-term conservation of amphibians and reptiles in the UK and globally. By raising awareness, enhancing knowledge and encouraging people to take action, we can make real steps toward conserving our amphibian and reptile species. For these conservation efforts to be effective and lasting there needs to be equal access to educational opportunities, as well as chances to become involved in practical conservation work.

In terms of educational value, amphibians and reptiles can be important examples of key biological principles. A number of species are widespread and locally common, even in the most urban areas.  Many of us have one of our first experiences in meeting wildlife with frogs, tadpoles, grass snakes or slow worms.  These key moments can inspire a lifetime's involvement in appreciating and conserving wildlife.


Amphibian and Reptile Conservation has a long history of working with the education sector, from its previous entity The HCT. Our staff engage with many levels of the education system, from children and teachers in schools, through to disadvantaged young people and those with learning difficulties, to universities and higher education institutes. 

We are also involved in developing training for people working at different levels within the conservation sector.

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation's education projects are designed to engage wide and diverse audiences, learning from the people we work with as much as we hope they can learn from us.

Our current projects:

Dorset Reserves Community Project
A project encouraging communities local to our urban heathland reserves to get more involved. >>>

National Amphibian and Reptile Recording Scheme (NARRS)

Through the NARRS scheme, we provide an extensive programme of training giving the opportunity to a large number of people to better understand and get involved with our amphibians and reptiles. >>>

 

 Training courses are being run for the Million Ponds Project in 2010. Please click HERE for details.