Our South Wales Officer checked on some ponds we created in Brecon in Nov 2023. Already, frogs have used one of the ponds to spawn in 🐸🫧

One more bit of habitat created for wildlife! 🙌

If you've got a pond near you, be sure to report any sightings👉arc-trust.org/report-your-si…

Our #SnakesInTheHeather project has been nominated for CIEEM 's 2024 award 'Best Practice Knowledge Sharing' 🥳🙌

View the nominees here👉cieem.net/about-cieem/ci…

Read more about Snakes in the Heather👉 arc-trust.org/snakes-in-the-…

Do you live in or near Surrey and Hampshire? Are you interested in helping out some of Britain's most underrepresented animals?
Come and volunteer with our Weald Field team💪🪻🦎
Read more about what we do and fill in the volunteer sign up form👉 arc-trust.org/reserve-manage…

The British public know that nature is in crisis, & they want action⌛️

Today we handed our #Nature2030 letter to Adrian Ramsay demanding 5 urgent actions to protect and restore nature by 2030🌳

We look forward to sharing this with further party leaders

wcl.org.uk/nature-2030-ha…

The Natterjacks were in fine voice again tonight for the second of our Green Sefton guided walks to listen to the stunning dune choir. Thanks to all who joined us (picture taken under licence). Sefton Council Amphibian and Reptile Conservation North Merseyside Amphibian & Reptile Group National Trust Formby Natural England NW Merseyside BioBank

Huge thanks to Nature Champion Emma Harper MSP for braving the elements to visit RSPB Mersehead with the SotE Solway team last week in search of the iconic natterjack toad. We're glad the toads were in full chorus for you! 🐸

Thanks to RSPBDumfriesGalloway for hosting us 💚

Earlier this month, SwanseaARG snapped some photos of adders that have emerged this Spring in Oxwich, Gower, for the #AdderAction project🐍

If you're keen to find out more about adders, book a place on our field trip on 28th April👉 arc-trust.org/Event/city-nat…

Natur am Byth!

Our South Wales officer took the opportunity to check on some ponds that we created back in 2022 for great crested newts in #Torfaen . The ponds are now looking well established & will be surveyed later in the season🔍🗺️

Find out how you can get involved: arc-trust.org/Pages/Category…

ARC will be attending the Nature and Wildlife Fair in Wareham on Saturday 20th April! Come along to say hello and learn about amphibian and reptile conservation near you🦎

sustainablewareham.org/2024/03/14/wil…

We've been told about the incredible 6-year-old Skye, who has raised money for ARC by walking an incredible 8km for the #BigGreenHike 🤯

Read more about this amazing and inspiring story here👉 arc-trust.org/big-steps-for-…

Donate to Skye's page here👉 justgiving.com/page/hollie-ke…

On warm spring nights, male natterjack toads gather in breeding pools and emit a rasping call. The louder it is, the more chance of attracting a female

Listen here👉 youtu.be/0x6UQnZ2VUo

Show your support with our 'Natterjack Night' T-shirt! arc-trust.teemill.com/product/natter…

Did you know? The maximum recorded lifespan of a newt in the wild is 17 years for a great crested newt!

Get the answers to other frequently asked questions about newts at 👉arc-trust.org/newts-faqs

📸Fred Holmes & Chris Dresh

Training opportunity!
Join ARC’s Dorset Field Officer Rick Sharp for a practical session on reptile surveying for anyone wanting to get involved in the National Reptile Survey 🐍🦎🗺️📌

Read more here👉 arc-trust.org/Event/an-intro…

Terrestrial newts & common lizards - do you know the difference?🦎

There's always more tips on our FAQ pages👉 arc-trust.org/newts-faqs

We're looking to learn more about native species in populated or urbanised areas: every single logged sighting helps👉
recordpool.org.uk

Good luck to everyone taking part in Big Green Hike 2024 today and tomorrow! If you're walking to raise funds for good causes we'd love to see your photos! 🥾🏞️📷

Find out more about the event at biggreenhike.com

This series of notes & resources has been adapted from training & workshop materials used during the #SnakesintheHeather project. This important resource will be added to in future, forming part of the project's legacy

👉 arc-trust.org/heathland-rept…

@HeritagefundUK The National Lottery Heritage Fund London & South

As the weather warms up, we start to get more calls about finding amphibians or reptiles indoors. 🏠🪴

The answer is... it depends! Is it a native (belongs in the UK) or a non-native species?🤔

Find out what you're supposed to do here👉arc-trust.org/pages/category…

How do you restore a #ghostpond ? Come find out on our Freshwater Biological Association (FBA) pond restoration training course 27-28 June, Norfolk. Please spread the word all NewtPartnership ARG UK Nature Friendly Farming Network Farm Wildlife fba.org.uk/shop/p/pond-re…

This week is the perfect opportunity to have another go at the #GardenDragonWatch survey! ARC's quick and easy survey is a great bit of fun for anyone and everyone 🔎🐸

Find out how at arc-trust.org/garden-dragon-…

#Dragonsinyourgarden