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  • New Forest Thrive festival

    New Forest Thrive festival

    Celebrating people, wildlife, and the future (Free event!) Read more

  • Heath Week Reptile Ramble -  Pebblebed Heaths, Devon

    Heath Week Reptile Ramble - Pebblebed Heaths, Devon

    Join Dr Rob Ward from Amphibian and Reptile Conservation for a walk on the Pebblebed Heaths to look for and learn about our native reptiles. Read more

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    Volunteering with ARC in Dorset

    Take a look for our habitat management volunteer tasks on our Dorset reserves, every Wednesday running 10-3. Come and help us out with managing our nature reserves. Read more

  • Volunteering with ARC in Surrey / Hampshire

    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. Read more

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Volunteering with ARC in Surrey / Hampshire

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. Read more

Start: 10th May, 2019 at 10:00am

End: 5th February, 2025 at 3:30pm

Published: 24th June, 2018

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Location: ARC, The Witley Centre, Witley, Godalming, GU8 5QA

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Volunteering with ARC in Dorset

Volunteering with ARC in Dorset

Take a look for our habitat management volunteer tasks on our Dorset reserves, every Wednesday running 10-3. Come and help us out with managing our nature reserves. Read more

Start: 28th May, 2025 at 1:00pm

End: 31st August, 2026 at 4:00pm

Published: 12th January, 2023

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Location: Nature Reserves around South Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole

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Wareham Nature and Wildlife Fair

Wareham Nature and Wildlife Fair

Wareham Nature and Wildlife Fair Hosted by Sustainable Wareham Read more

Start: 25th April, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 25th April, 2026 at 12:00pm

Published: 23rd April, 2026

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Location: Town Hall, East Street , Wareham, BH20 4NS

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Native Species Festival - Hertfordshire Zoo

Native Species Festival - Hertfordshire Zoo

Celebrate and promote native UK species. Read more

Start: 27th May, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 27th May, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 23rd April, 2026

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Location: Hertfordshire Zoo, White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, EN10 7QA

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TRAINING: Discovering Reptiles: Identification and Ecology

TRAINING: Discovering Reptiles: Identification and Ecology

This introductory online course will introduce you to the key characteristics of reptiles, and will then look more in-depth into the identification and ecology of UK species. Read more

Start: 27th May, 2026 at 2:30pm

End: 30th June, 2026 at 3:15pm

Published: 23rd April, 2026

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Location: Online

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TRAINING: Discovering Amphibians: Identification and Ecology

TRAINING: Discovering Amphibians: Identification and Ecology

This introductory online course will introduce you to the key characteristics of amphibians, and will then look more in-depth into the identification and ecology of UK species. Read more

Start: 29th May, 2026 at 4:00pm

End: 30th June, 2026 at 4:45pm

Published: 23rd April, 2026

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Location: Online

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Great OutDorset – Dorset Heathlands Partnership, Upton Country Park

Great OutDorset – Dorset Heathlands Partnership, Upton Country Park

The Great OutDorset is a free, not‑for‑profit outdoor celebration of Dorset’s incredible wildlife, greenspaces, and opportunities for outdoor adventure. Read more

Start: 30th May, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 30th May, 2026 at 4:00pm

Published: 23rd April, 2026

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Location: Upton Country Park, Poole Rd,, Upton, Poole, BH17 7BJ

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Albury Estate Countryside Classroom Day

Albury Estate Countryside Classroom Day

Albury Estate, Nr. Guildford Surrey, GU5 9AF Countryside Classroom Day Read more

Start: 1st June, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 1st June, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 23rd April, 2026

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Location: Albury Estate, Nr. Guildford Surrey, GU5 9AF

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New Forest Thrive festival

New Forest Thrive festival

Celebrating people, wildlife, and the future (Free event!) Read more

Start: 4th July, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 4th July, 2026 at 3:00pm

Published: 30th June, 2026

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Location: Carvers Recreation Ground, Southampton Rd, Ringwood , BH24 1JD

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Village Community Event, Penymynydd, Penyffordd and Dobshill

Village Community Event, Penymynydd, Penyffordd and Dobshill

Community backed event with representatives from wildlife groups providing displays and information on local wildlife. Read more

Start: 11th July, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 11th July, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 23rd April, 2026

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Location: Penymynydd, Penyffordd and Dobshill

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Heath Week Reptile Ramble -  Pebblebed Heaths, Devon

Heath Week Reptile Ramble - Pebblebed Heaths, Devon

Join Dr Rob Ward from Amphibian and Reptile Conservation for a walk on the Pebblebed Heaths to look for and learn about our native reptiles. Read more

Start: 27th July, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 27th July, 2026 at 1:30pm

Published: 1st June, 2026

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Location: Model Airfield Car Park, B3179, Woodbury, Exeter, EX10 0JB

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New Forest & Hampshire County Show 2026

New Forest & Hampshire County Show 2026

The New Forest Show is one of the largest and most prestigious agricultural events in the UK. Join us this year for a unique and immersive experience that celebrates the best of rural life. Read more

Start: 28th July, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 30th July, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 23rd April, 2026

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Location: The Showground, New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QH

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  • New Forest Thrive festival

    New Forest Thrive festival

    Celebrating people, wildlife, and the future (Free event!)

  • Invasive Species Week 2026

    Invasive Species Week 2026

    Each year, Invasive Species Week raises awareness of one of the most significant threats facing wildlife and natural habitats across the UK.

  • Save the Date: ARC/BHS Joint Scientific Meeting 2026

    Save the Date: ARC/BHS Joint Scientific Meeting 2026

    Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC) and the British Herpetological Society (BHS) are pleased to announce the date of the 2026 ARC/BHS Joint Scientific Meeting!

  • Boosting Homes for Adders and Sand Lizards in North-East Wales

    Boosting Homes for Adders and Sand Lizards in North-East Wales

    The Welsh Mountain Zoo has joined forces with Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC) to deliver targeted habitat management benefiting two of Wales’s most remarkable reptiles: the adder and the sand lizard.

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  • Facts and advice on adder bites

    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.

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    Vacancies

    Come and work for us! See our current vacancies.

  • Spawn & tadpoles FAQs

    Spawn & tadpoles FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions about... spawn and tadpoles!

  • newts FAQs

    newts FAQs

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

  • Frogs & toads FAQs

    Frogs & toads FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions about... frogs and toads!

  • Where do frogs go in winter?

    Where do frogs go in winter?

    Answers to some frequently asked questions about common frog hibernation

  • Adder

    Adder

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

  • Smooth newt

    Smooth newt

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

  • Slow-worm

    Slow-worm

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

  • Report your sightings!

    Report your sightings!

    Let us know which amphibians and reptiles you've seen

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