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 held in late January or early February and has been running now for over 25 years. This flagship event, which moves around the country, is usually attended by around 150 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's response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation's statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Cancelled!!! Gems in the Dunes - Species Survey Training days

Cancelled - Survey for some of the UK's rarest animals this Spring and Summer.

CANCELLED! Natterjack toad ID, Ecology, Conservation and Survey

Introduction to natterjack toad ID, ecology, conservation and survey
CANCELLED! Sand lizard ID, Ecology, Conservation and Survey

An introduction to sand lizard ID, ecology, conservation and survey
CANCELLED! Introduction to UK native reptiles

This introductory course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to undertake Reptile surveys and is aimed at those working in consultancy or conservation.
CANCELLED! Introduction to UK native amphibians

This introductory course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to undertake amphibian surveys and is aimed at those working in consultancy or conservation.
Gems in the Dunes

Gems in the Dunes is a project on the Sefton Coast and is part of a wider programme called “Back from the Brink”.
Employee Action Days

Employee Action Days (EADs) are a great way to benefit your employees, whilst demonstrating that your company supports nature
Benefits of our work

Read more about the the primary and secondary benefits of our work to conserves amphibians and reptiles, and the habitats on which they depend.
Volunteering with ARC in Surrey / Hampshire

Tuesday volunteer tasks carrying out habitat management and surveying for rare reptile species on SSSI lowland heathland sites in the Surrey / Hampshire Weald.
Summer Snake Stocktake

Have you seen a snake in your garden this summer? Please let us know!
Winners of Amazing Animals, Brilliant Science competition announced

Winners of children's Amazing Animals, Brilliant Science art and writing competition in Scotland announced.