Volunteering with ARC in Surrey / Hampshire

Habitat management/surveying for rare reptile species on a range of predominantly SSSI Lowland Heathland sites across the Surrey/Hampshire Weald.

Tasks will vary from week to week but we meet every Tuesday at the Witley Centre from 9am, leaving for site at around 9:30am and getting back to the Witley Centre by 3:30pm.

Please bring suitable outdoor clothes including sturdy boots, long trousers, sun hat/ cream, wet weather gear and a packed lunch/ tea/ drinks.

Contact Ralph Connolly Weald Volunteer Coordinator if you have any questions or wish to attend.
mobile: 07387 261217
email: [email protected]

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Natterjack toad Expert Day

Join us for a natterjack toad Expert Day on the stunning Sefton Coast, the largest undeveloped dune system in England!
Sand lizard Expert Days

Join us for a sand lizard Expert Day on the stunning Sefton Coast, the largest undeveloped dune system in England!
Training - grass snake 02.05
Thursley Common heath fire

ARC staff help coordinate rescues after devastating heath fire at Thursley Common.

Training courses

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation runs a series of training events designed both for beginners, volunteers and professional ecologists.
Snakes in the Heather Wild Wednesdays! POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Family fun at the New Forest Reptile Centre in the school holidays. An opportunity to learn about our amazing reptiles and amphibians, no matter what your age!
Snakes in the Heather Volunteer Days

Come and join us for habitat management task days that help to safeguard the future of our native reptile species.
Snakes in the Heather - Public Events POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Snakes in the Heather will be hosting events for all the family. From guided walks to public presentations, from Bioblitzes to 'make and take' sessions we are organising all sorts to get you interested in heathland and inspire you to become involved in reptile conservation. Join us!
ARC Friends’ Day 2019

Join us for a behind-the-scenes insight into ARC’s work and a rare opportunity to see and photograph some of our species.
Employee Action Days

Employee Action Days (EADs) are a great way to benefit your employees, whilst demonstrating that your company supports nature
Targeted surveys for natterjack toads

Help with targeted surveying of natterjack toads using Living Records
University placements & dissertations

ARC is occasionally able to offer support to undergraduate or Masters' students needing work placements and/or dissertations.
School work placements

Each year Amphibian and Reptile Conservation accommodates school work placements.
Herpetofauna Workers Meeting

The HWM is organised and run in partnership with Amphibian and Reptile Groups of the UK (ARG UK). This annual two day conference has been running now for over 25 years. This flagship event, which moves around the country, is usually attended by around 200 delegates.

Report your sightings!

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