Clyde Amphibian and Reptile Group

08/10/2026

Citizen Science is any form of scientific work completed by members of the public.

This work is so useful for research because members of the public can report findings on a scale much larger than an organisation alone.

There are many citizen science projects available to get involved with to do your part. Here at Froglife, the best way to quickly and easily help our research is by using our free Dragon Finder app.

Anytime you see a reptile or amphibian, log it on Dragon Finder and we can use your data to map populations: https://ow.ly/ZXus50ZSF9f

05/10/2026

Common Lizards play an important role in maintaining a balanced ecosystem.

They feed on a variety of invertebrates, including insects and spiders, and can be found across many habitats, including heathland, moorland, woodland, and grassland.

They are unusual among reptiles because they incubate their eggs inside their bodies rather than laying them!

Their is Katie Hagmann MSP in collaboration with Froglife.

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05/10/2026

Join us for an evening with Lucy Lapwing to celebrate the launch of her book: Love is a Toad

Date: 6th October at 7pm
Location: Kelvinhall

Most of us love nature; it’s a great source of fascination, comfort and awe. But we’re also living in a time of great loss, witnessing decline of biodiversity all around us. Join Lucy Lapwing as she explores how we can carry these two feelings at the same time, themes explored in her first book, Love is a Toad. Lucy will weave in encounters with wildlife in the UK, bringing a bucketful of nature nerdiness to her talk.

This is a FREE talk with everyone welcome to attend!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/love-is-a-toad-writer-lucy-lapwing-on-joy-grief-and-nature-nerdiness-tickets-2001310239801

05/10/2026

Presenter applications for HWM 2027 close on the 18th of October!

Share your knowledge and experience through a presentation or workshop at the Herpetofauna Workers Meeting 2027, at Salford University, 6th–7th February 2027.
Applications close 18th of October 2026 - This is your last chance to apply!

Apply now via this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hcfOam_Yw0ifxE56K7lOTaP0hdvmPrlGkUCqZaF4gUZUNkpMVkxYWk1LTU9BTUc0ODhVRVhMRThFUC4u

More info on our website: https://www.arc-trust.org/hwm27

30/09/2026

Join Froglife’s FREE 2026 Online Conference!

Hear from expert speakers and discover the latest research, conservation work and fascinating findings relating to the UK’s amphibians and reptiles.

- 21st October 2026
- FREE to attend

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to learn more about the research helping to understand and protect our native species.

👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/FV5p50ZQVY2

26/09/2026

22/09/2026

21/09/2026

Have you been involved in an amphibian or reptile translocation project in the UK?

We’re looking for practitioners aged 18+ to take part in a survey exploring amphibian and reptile translocation practices.

Your professional experience will help inform research and ensure future recommendations are realistic and practical.

The survey takes around 15–20 minutes to complete and participation is voluntary and anonymous.

Take part: https://ow.ly/XTGI50ZOGFO

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and supporting this research!

19/09/2026

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation and Amphibian and Reptile Groups of the UK (ARG UK) are pleased to announce that the Herpetofauna Workers Meeting 2027 will be held at Salford University on the weekend of 6th & 7th February 2027.

This is an annual two day conference usually held in early spring and has been running now for over 30 years. This flagship event, which moves around the country, is usually attended by around 200 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!

If you're interested in attending and would like more information on the herpetofauna workers meeting in general, follow this link 👉https://www.arc-trust.org/hwm

We are now accepting presenter applications for the Herpetological Workers Meeting 2027. We are looking for passionate herpetologists and herpetology enthusiasts to come and share their knowledge and experience at the event, either as a workshop or a presentation.

Interested in presenting on stage at HWM 2027? Follow this link for more information 👉https://www.arc-trust.org/hwm27

and apply using the form 👉https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hcfOam_Yw0ifxE56K7lOTaP0hdvmPrlGkUCqZaF4gUZUNkpMVkxYWk1LTU9BTUc0ODhVRVhMRThFUC4u