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#Amphibian and #Reptile #Conservation (ARC) - help us give a voice to the UK's disappearing #frogs, #toads, #newts, #snakes and #lizards 🐸🦎🐍 Visit our website at www.arc-trust.og

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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · Feb 3

Hello everyone! 👋

ARC is a UK-based wildlife charity dedicated to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles. We do this through our staff and our volunteers, by working with partners and by influencing others through advocacy, education and increasing awareness.

Find out more: www.arc-trust.org

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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · 1d

Calling volunteers in the North Wales area! 🐲🐸

Do you want to get involved with some of ARC's latest projects? Follow the link below or scan the QR code to get started 👇

https://www.arc-trust.org/Listing/Category/volunteer

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · 2d

Want to know how to build a wildlife-friendly bonfire and other seasonal tips? 🍂🐸
We’ve compiled a guide on how to best help your garden wildlife to get ready for the more difficult part of the year:
https://www.arc-trust.org/News/how-to-build-a-wildlife-friendly-bonfire-and-other-seasonal-tips

How to build a wildlife-friendly bonfire and other seasonal tips

Autumn can be a tough time for amphibians and reptiles. What can we do to make it better?

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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · 3d

Employee Action Days (EADs) are a great way to benefit your employees, whilst demonstrating that your company supports nature. For a day tailored to your company’s needs, find out more at below.
https://www.arc-trust.org/employee-action-days

Employee Action Days

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

www.arc-trust.org

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · 4d

October 21st marks Reptile Awareness Day, just 10 days before Halloween - the perfect time to tell tall tales! 🐉🎃
In the spirit of the season, check our interactive map to see and add your own reptile and amphibian folklore stories 👇
https://www.arc-trust.org/News/mapping-britains-herp-folklore

DragonEncounters: Mapping Britain's Amphibian and Reptile Folklore

This #ReptileAwarenessDay, ARC launches a new campaign looking to delve into the myths and mystery of the UK's relationships with amphibians and reptiles. See how you can get involved here!

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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · 12d

After an amazing response from some very talented artists we can now share the winners of this year's competition! Read more 👇
www.arc-trust.org/News/winners...

Which were your favourite designs? 🤔

Winners announced for ARC's Heathland Art Competition 2025!

The winners of the HEATHLAND THREADS t-shirt design competition are revealed

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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · 12d

📢 WINNERS ANNOUNCED! 👕🎨🖌️
During #HeathWeek, 28th July to 3rd August, we brought our nature inspired art competition back for 2025. Our theme for this year was HEATHLAND THREADS, a t-shirt design competition. 🧵

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · 17d

Shopping on eBay? Did you know you can now donate proceeds to ARC? Favourite us to start supporting our cause! charity.ebay.co.uk/charity/i/Am...

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Support Amphibian & Reptile Conservation Trust on eBay

Through eBay for Charity you can support the causes that matter most to you by buying and selling on eBay. We help non-profits like Amphibian & Reptile Conservation Trust connect to over 145 million eBay community members to raise money.

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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · 19d

Calling all Crofters! We are delighted to be running our second in person FREE workshop for #Crofters on #amphibian and #reptile ID and habitat management. The workshop will run from 9.30am - 1pm on 11th October and we welcome you to join us for lunch afterwards. 👇
www.arc-trust.org/Ev...

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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · 22d

Ban on burning heather and grass on deep peat extended to improve air quality for local communities, reduce flood risk and protect wildlife. Read more 👇
www.arc-trust.org/ne...

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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · 25d

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All-new resource for creating garden wildlife ponds out now

Read about Amphibian and Reptile Conservation and Freshwater Habitats Trust's new advice leaflet about creating garden ponds for wildlife

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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · 26d

Autumn's a great time to create a wildlife pond. Avoiding frost makes digging easier & wet weather will help the pond fill naturally, although we suggest leaving planting until spring.

Take a look at ours & @freshwaterhabitats.bsky.social handy guide👉https://www.arc-trust.org/news/new-pond-leaflet

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RSPB Cymru @rspbcymru.bsky.social · Sep 11

1/ Over 2 MILLION non-native birds released every year into the Welsh countryside, without proper controls or oversight, causing harm to the natural environment.  Time is running out – call on the Welsh Government to licence these releases now!

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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · 29d

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📢 REGISTRATION OPEN #HerpJSM2025
Join ARC & British Herpetological Society on Sat 29th Nov at the Bournemouth Natural Science Society for the ARC-BHS Joint Scientific Meeting 2025. A one day conference with science & research based presentations from UK & overseas 👇
www.arc-trust.org/Ev...

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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · Sep 11

Not at the event? Take a look at our strategy to 2030 online 👇
www.arc-trust.org/our-strategy...

Our strategy to 2030

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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · Sep 11

We're delighted to be at The Bristol Beacon today for the biggest nature event of the year, the #WildSummitUK 🎉 🌳

Look out for ARC staff throughout the day and visit our stall for more information about our work and vision for the future of amphibians and reptiles in the UK. 🐍🐸

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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · Sep 9

NEW VACANCY: Communications Officer
£27,000+ | Bournemouth | Permanent | Full time
ARC is looking for a Communications Officer to help us share the story of our work & inspire more people to take action for UK wildlife. Find out more & apply 👇
www.arc-trust.org/vacancies

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · Sep 8

Northern pool frog spawn taken into Banham Zoo has resulted in a release of over 500 tadpoles into the wild. Some tadpoles have been retained & will be part of a breeding population providing frogs for future releases. Read more about this partnership work👇
www.banhamzoo.co.uk/...

📷 Lewis Dunmore

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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · Sep 6

📢 NEW !ARC launches strategy on adder conservation translocation at Vanishing Viper conference 👇
www.arc-trust.org/ne...

📷 Male adder dance by Ray Hamilton

#VanishingViper #VanishingViper2025 #Adder #AdderConservation #Herpetology

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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · Sep 5

🚗 Donate your old car in support of us with #Giveacar! 🐸
They will arrange a free collection. Your car will then be auctioned or scrapped, and the proceeds will be donated to us. Make sure to choose us as your nominated charity !🐍🚙

Find out more 👉 020 7736 4242 or www.giveacar.co.uk

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · Sep 4

📻🐸 Northern pool frogs on Radio 4's Open Country - listen here www.bbc.co.uk/progra.... Thanks to Norfolk Wildlife Trust for all their incredible work on pool frogs.

BBC Radio 4 - Open Country, Pingos and Pool Frogs

Martha Kearney visits the Ice Age ponds called pingos which are being brought back to life

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨BILLBOARD MESSAGE DEMANDS MSPS ACT NOW TO SAVE NATURE 🚨

A pair of billboards appeared on Edinburgh’s busy Market Street today with an urgent message for Scotland’s MSPs.

With 1 in 9 species in Scotland at risk of extinction, MSPs must act now!

www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/billboard-me...

Two billboards side by side which state "1 in 9 species in Scotland is at risk of extinction. We need our MSPs to act now!"

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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · Sep 1

NEW BLOG: In her latest blog ARC's Saving Scotland's Amphibians and Reptiles (#SSAAR) Education Officer, Janet Ullman tells us about her monthly radio segment sharing stories and advice about Scotland's fascinating wildlife. Read more 👇
www.arc-trust.org/news/ssaar-g...

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · Aug 29

NEW VACANCIES: Seasonal Winter Field Officers x3
We are currently looking to recruit Seasonal Field Officers for our winter reserves management teams based in Dorset and Surrey. Work with us to conserve our native amphibians and reptiles and their habitats. Find out more 👇
www.arc-trust.org/va...

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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · Aug 28

📢 Would You Like to Eco-Volunteer in Your Area? Help shape future opportunities near you!

ARC is exploring ways to expand volunteering that helps nature and communities —and we’d love your views. Complete our online survey 👇
forms.office.com/e/dctEfG2j7F

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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · Aug 20

Seasonal Field Officer with @arc-trust.bsky.social based in Bournemouth, Dorset, full-time, fixed term contract c-js.uk/4lFsZWT

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust: Seasonal Field Officer advertised with CJS

Hours of work – Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm. Salary £23,810.00 pro rata. Amphibian and Reptile Conservation is looking to recruit a Seasonal Field Officer for our winter reserves management team…

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