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The idea is simple: do one wild thing every day throughout June. Whether that is noticing wildlife on a walk to school or work, building a habitat in your garden, or learning something new about the nature around you, every small action helps people feel more connected to nature. Read more
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation has published a new guidance document, Creating hibernation sites for reptiles, providing practical, evidence-informed advice to help land managers support adders and other reptiles through the winter months. This guidance was published as part of the New Forest Species Survival fund. Read more
We're asking residents of the Scottish Solway coast to listen out for the iconic call of Scotland’s rarest amphibian, the natterjack toad. Read more
The Species on the Edge partnership has created new winter shelters for Scotland’s rarest amphibian, the natterjack toad, in a significant effort to support one of the country’s most threatened species. Read more
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC) is delighted to share that we have been awarded £20,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund’s Awards for All programme to support a Youth Nature Connections project over the coming year. Read more
A pioneering conservation programme funded entirely by developers is helping great crested newts and other threatened species recover across England. Read more
Read more about the conference held on 31st of January & 1st February 2026 at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow. Read more
We are pleased to share a recently published paper titled Increasing Inclusivity in Biological Recording in the UK by Rachel Pateman, produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute. Read more
We’ve launched a JustGiving donation page to help raise vital funds for ARC’s education work, including our flagship Hop Spots project. At ARC, we work to connect people with the incredible amphibians and reptiles living on their doorstep. Through education, we aim to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and inspire action to protect native species and their habitats. Read more
It is valuable to explore the potential for re-establishing species that went extinct a long time ago, though due to the changes over that time the prospects of return will require more thorough investigation compared to species that went extinct more recently, over the last century or so. Successful reintroductions include planning for the long term, and need substantial commitment into the future, well beyond the actual release itself. Read more
The UK Government has released updated Biodiversity Indicators, offering insights into how well our landscapes support wildlife and how protected areas are performing. Two indicators—Habitat Connectivity and Extent and Condition of Protected Areas—are particularly important for building resilient ecosystems. Read more