Amphibian and Reptile Conservation

Large wildfire at Hankley Common

A note from Rob Free, ARC’s Weald Reserves Manager about the recent wildfire at Hankley Common in Surrey Read more
£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
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

Find out about volunteering with ARC

Report your sightings!

Let us know which amphibians and reptiles you've seen

ARC eNews

SSAAR: Nature Champions, spotting grass snakes and rescuing amphibians

Rachael Cooper-Bohannon, ARC’s Saving Scotland’s Amphibians and Reptiles Project Officer shares some exciting developments with the SSAAR project this summer.

Not long until Heath Week 2022!

Heath Week, which runs from 25th to 31st July, is a national celebration of all things lowland dry heath.

Spotting grass snakes in Scotland

Are grass snakes a Scottish species? Help us find out by taking part in our new citizen science survey!

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!