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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