Amphibian and Reptile Conservation

£4.2m lifeline for Scotland’s most vulnerable species

Threatened species in Scotland have today received a £4.2m lifeline from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for a ground-breaking Species on the Edge partnership project Read more
HWM 2022 part two now postponed

Following a low uptake of ticket sales we disappointingly but regrettably have decided to postpone the HWM conference to the 4/5 February 2023 at Venue Cymru, North Wales. Read more
The Nature Recovery Green Paper - our thoughts

ARC raises a voice for UK amphibians and reptiles as Government sets out new plans for nature recovery. Read more
ARC set to save Scotland’s amphibians and reptiles

A new ARC project which aims to increase understanding of Scotland's amphibians and reptiles, and address their conservation needs; involving communities in monitoring and habitat improvements. Read more

Volunteering with ARC

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Report your sightings!

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ARC eNews

Unstoppable SSAAR: events, arts, fieldwork and DNA – it’s all happening in Scotland!

In her latest update ARC’s Education Officer for Saving Scotland’s Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAAR), Janet Ullman fills us in on what the team have been up to come rain, snow or sunshine!

Returning the natterjack toad to Blackmoor

After an absence of nearly 50 years ARC aims to reintroduce natterjack toads to a specially restored site in Hampshire.

A sound start to the pool frog survey season

ARC's Pool Frog Recovery Project Manager, John Baker shares news of surprise spawning, population growth, testing new survey techniques and more.

Training courses

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation runs a series of training events designed both for beginners, volunteers and professional ecologists.

Snakes in gardens

Advice on what to do if you find a snake in your garden.

Dragons in your Garden

Take simple steps to encourage frogs, toads, newts, snakes and lizards into your garden!