These courses are aimed at volunteer surveyors who want to take part in NARRS and/or conduct other surveys of amphibian and reptile populations to expand our knowledge of them and contribute to their conservation. In some cases, a small charge for refreshments and/or food may apply.

 

1.      JERSEY: Saturday 18^th February

A refresher for anyone wanting to do NARRS surveys in Jersey.

Contact Nina Cornish (n.cornish@gov.je) to take part.

 

2.      GUERNSEY: planned for Saturday 2^nd March

The very first NARRS-style training in Guernsey! To hop on board please contact Jane Gilmour (jane.gilmour@cwgsy.net).

 

3.      WEST MIDLANDS: 21^st and 22^nd March in Moxley, Walsall, in partnership with Birmingham and Black Country Living Landscapes.

Join us to learn about NARRS surveying in this much under-recorded area of England. Download a flyer and registration form HERE

 

4.      LONDON AREA: planned for Hillingdon (TBC) 3^rd and 4^th April, in partnership with the CLARE (Connecting London’s Amphibian & Reptile Environments) project. Get out and discover the amphibian and reptile populations still lurking in the capital! Contact Sophie Hinton (Sophie.hinton@arc-trust.org) for details.

 

5.      GWENT, WALES: amphibian and reptile survey training (2 courses) on 20^th and 21^st April, in partnership with Gwent Wildlife Trust. See their events diary http://www.gwentwildlife.org/GWT_EventsProgramme2012.pdf for details and to register.

 

6.      YORKSHIRE DALES NATIONAL PARK: planned for Saturday 5^th May in partnership with the National Park Authority. Join us to learn techniques which will add to our knowledge of the herpetofauna of this lovely area! Contact Ian Court (ian.court@yorkshiredales.org.uk) if interested.

 

7.      In addition to the above, ARC is running a number of courses, of interest to volunteers and professionals alike, in conjunction with the Field Studies Council. Details are on their website at http://www.field-studies-council.org/individuals-and-families/natural-history/birds-and-other-animals/reptiles-and-amphibians.aspx

 

 

More courses are likely to be added. Please check back in early February for an update!