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  • Large wildfire at Hankley Common

    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

    £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

  • Returning the natterjack toad to Blackmoor

    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. Read more

  • The Nature Recovery Green Paper - our thoughts

    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

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Learn lesser-known lizard facts for #WorldLizardDay 2022!

Learn lesser-known lizard facts for #WorldLizardDay 2022!

Sunday 14th August is #WorldLizardDay, a chance for lizard lovers everywhere to celebrate these fascinating animals. What more excuse do we need? Read on to learn more about our native lizards. Read more

Published: 14th August, 2022

Updated: 15th August, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

SSAAR: Nature Champions, spotting grass snakes and rescuing amphibians

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. Read more

Published: 26th July, 2022

Updated: 28th July, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

Large wildfire at Hankley Common

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

Published: 25th July, 2022

Updated: 28th July, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

Not long until Heath Week 2022!

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. Read more

Published: 18th July, 2022

Updated: 28th July, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

Spotting grass snakes in Scotland

Spotting grass snakes in Scotland

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

Published: 13th July, 2022

Updated: 28th July, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

£4.2m lifeline for Scotland’s most vulnerable species

£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

Published: 29th June, 2022

Updated: 17th August, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

What does a heatwave mean for amphibians?

What does a heatwave mean for amphibians?

How hot weather affects our frogs, toad and newts. Read more

Published: 15th June, 2022

Updated: 27th July, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

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

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! Read more

Published: 31st May, 2022

Updated: 28th July, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

Onwards ‘n’ Upwards volunteering with ARC - whatever the weather!

Onwards ‘n’ Upwards volunteering with ARC - whatever the weather!

Our Dorset team have been working with Onwards ‘n’ Upwards to help individual learners overcome various mental health challenges by engaging with nature through volunteering on our nature reserves. Read more

Published: 30th May, 2022

Updated: 31st May, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

HWM 2022 part two now postponed

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

Published: 24th May, 2022

Updated: 28th July, 2022

Author: Anju Sarpal

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  • Learn lesser-known lizard facts for #WorldLizardDay 2022!

    Learn lesser-known lizard facts for #WorldLizardDay 2022!

    Sunday 14th August is #WorldLizardDay, a chance for lizard lovers everywhere to celebrate these fascinating animals. What more excuse do we need? Read on to learn more about our native lizards.

  • Hop in to our Scotland Open Day plus Amphibian and Reptile Workshop!

    Hop in to our Scotland Open Day plus Amphibian and Reptile Workshop!

    Join ARC’s Scotland Team for a fun-filled family Open Day at Glasgow Botanic Gardens on Saturday 3rd September from 11am to 3pm.

  • Slithering Willows - join us for a snake-tastic summer event!

    Slithering Willows - join us for a snake-tastic summer event!

    Join us on Monday 22nd August at WWT Llanelli Wetlands to help us build a giant grass snake willow sculpture - an egg-laying site!

  • SSAAR: Nature Champions, spotting grass snakes and rescuing amphibians

    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.

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  • Facts and advice on adder bites

    Facts and advice on adder bites

    Facts about adder bites and answers to frequently asked questions about prevention and treatment. This text is based on ARC’s research and experience, published evidence, and authoritative sources.

  • Slow-worm

    Slow-worm

    Where to find slow-worms (legless lizard), how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

  • Adder

    Adder

    where to find adders, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

  • Smooth newt

    Smooth newt

    Where to find the smooth newt, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

  • Vacancies

    Vacancies

    Come and work for us! See our current vacancies.

  • Frogs & toads FAQs

    Frogs & toads FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions about... frogs and toads!

  • Report your sightings!

    Report your sightings!

    Let us know which amphibians and reptiles you've seen

  • Common lizard

    Common lizard

    Where to find common lizards, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

  • Grass snake

    Grass snake

    Where to find grass snakes, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

  • Great crested newt

    Great crested newt

    Where to find the great crested newt, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

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Published: 27th April, 2017

Updated: 18th November, 2021

Author: Kim Boughey

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