Herpetofauna Workers Meeting

The Herpetofauna Workers Meeting is organised and run in partnership with Amphibian and Reptile Groups of the UK (ARG UK). This is an annual two day conference usually held in early spring and has been running now for over 30 years. This flagship event, which moves around the country, is usually attended by around 200 delegates from all over the country including representatives from county Amphibian and Reptile Groups. The programme comprises of a mixture of presentations and workshops to suit all levels of knowledge and a Gala Dinner, raffle and evening entertainment provides great networking opportunities. Everyone is welcome, from novices to students and volunteer surveyors to university Professors!

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ARC-BHS Joint Scientific Meeting 2023

The ARC-BHS Joint Scientific Meeting is back for 2023 on Saturday 25th November, with a range of fascinating talks about amphibian and reptile biology and conservation.
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Saving species: Adders

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National Amphibian and Reptile Monitoring Programme

The National Amphibian and Reptile Monitoring Programme is ARC’s flagship portfolio of surveys and projects. This includes the National Amphibian Survey, National Reptile Survey and species specific surveys.
Training courses

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation runs a series of training events designed both for beginners, volunteers and professional ecologists.
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Read more about the the primary and secondary benefits of our work to conserves amphibians and reptiles, and the habitats on which they depend.
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Technical reports and notes

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Scientific papers

ARC staff and Trustees are involved in important scientific research to produce evidence that will assist the conservation of amphibians and reptiles.

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.
Adder

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about... frogs and toads!
Smooth newt

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

Come and work for us! See our current vacancies.
newts FAQs

Answers to some frequently asked questions about... newts!
Common lizard

Where to find common lizards, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.
Report your sightings!

Let us know which amphibians and reptiles you've seen
Great crested newt

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Herpetofauna Workers Meeting

Read about past conferences:

Herpetofauna Workers Meeting 2023 - Llandudno

Herpetofauna Workers' Meeting 2022 - online

Herpetofauna Workers' Meeting 2021 - online

Herpetofauna Workers' Meeting 2020 - Southport

Herpetofauna Workers' Meeting 2019 - Stoke-on-Trent

Herpetofauna Workers' Meeting 2018 - Northampton

Herpetofauna Workers' Meeting 2017 - Nottingham

Herpetofauna Workers' Meeting 2016 - Oxford

Herpetofauna Workers' Meeting 2015 - Newcastle

Herpetofauna Workers' Meeting 2014 - Bristol

Herpetofauna Workers' Meeting 2013 - Edinburgh

Herpetofauna Workers' Meeting 2012 - Telford