Sussex Amphibian and Reptile Group - SXARG

17/03/2026

🐸🦎🐍 We are very excited to announce our exciting events planned for 2026 so far! Be sure not to miss out on these fantastic events where you can learn about all things amphibian and reptilian!

💚 All the events are completely free and bookable through Eventbrite, just click the link below each event.

🦎 Reptile walk, Cissbury Ring and fields, Worthing
Sunday, March 29, 2026 9:00 AM
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reptile-walk-cissbury-ring-and-fields-worthing-tickets-1983537013603?aff=oddtdtcreator

🐍 Reptile walk, Mill Hill Local Nature Reserve, Shoreham
Monday 30th March 2026 9:30am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985142481601?aff=oddtdtcreator

🐸 Two-day Pond survey event for UK amphibians, Kingley Vale, West Sussex
Friday 10th April 2026 7:00 PM & Saturday 11th April 7am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/two-day-pond-survey-event-for-uk-amphibians-kingley-vale-west-sussex-tickets-1984214947321?aff=oddtdtcreator

💚 Two-day Pond survey event for UK amphibians in Ringmer, Lewes
Friday 24th April 2026 7:00 PM & Saturday 25th April 7:30am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/two-day-pond-survey-event-for-uk-amphibians-in-ringmer-lewes-tickets-1983344133694?aff=oddtdtcreator

🐸 Two-day Pond survey event for UK amphibians, Brandy Hole Copse, Chichester
Saturday 25th April, 2026 7:30 PM & Sunday 26th April 7:30am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/two-day-pond-survey-event-for-uk-amphibians-brandy-hole-copse-chichester-tickets-1983341845851?aff=oddtdtcreator

We can't wait to see you there! 🐸🐍🦎💚

Photo credit: Christian Moss

01/06/2025

🐸💚Attention members! See below for an exciting event coming up! 💚🐸

🐸 We will be running a two-part pond survey event focused on discovering and identifying UK amphibians! The survey will be carried out on the 12th & 13th June at Rowland Wood, near Laughton, East Sussex. For more details and to sign up, just click the link below. We can't wait to see you there!

💚 Our events are open to all SxARG members. If you know someone who would like to become a member please send them this link - all are welcome: http://sxarg.weebly.com/join-sxarg.html



https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/two-day-pond-survey-event-for-uk-amphibians-tickets-1368486914199?aff=oddtdtcreator

This hands-on experience is an excellent way to learn about amphibian ecology and pond habitats. The event is led by a licensed ecologist.

10/05/2025

🐍 Attention everyone! See below for details about the Vanishing Adder conference 🐍

Amphibian and Reptile Groups of the UK - ARG UK and the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation group have organised a fantastic conference called the Vanishing Adder, happening on 6-7th September 2025 at the University of Chester!

This brilliant conference will be primarily focused on our amazing and their conservation, if you would like more information or to join this fascinating event, just see the post below! Be sure not to miss this!

The two-day event seeks to unlock the drivers behind adder declines, and how research and landscape-level projects can meet the challenges.

24/03/2025

🐸💚 ‼️ Attention members! ‼️ 💚🐸

We bring you an exciting and completely free two-part pond survey event happening on Friday 11th & Saturday 12th April 2025 at Brandy Hole Copse Nature Reserve, Chichester!

🐸 This fantastic event is focused on discovering and identifying UK amphibians and is an excellent way to learn about the amazing world of amphibian ecology and pond habitats. The event is led by a licensed ecologist to ensure minimal disturbance to the wildlife. Be sure not to miss out!

💚 For more information and to anyone who would like to join just use the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/two-day-pond-survey-event-for-uk-amphibians-tickets-1296491503989?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

🦎 Our events are open to all SxARG members. If you know someone who would like to become a member please send them this link - all our welcome:
http://sxarg.weebly.com/join-sxarg.html

This hands-on experience is an excellent way to learn about amphibian ecology and pond habitats. The event is led by a licensed ecologist.

01/08/2024

🐍🐍 Are you coming along to our Reptile Ramble tomorrow (Friday 2nd August) at Ashdown Forest Centre? It's looking to be an exciting event so be sure not to miss out!! 🐍🐍

Countdown to Heath Week! 🦋🦋

With just over a week to go until the start of Heath Week on Ashdown Forest, here’s a reminder of the bookable guided walks (all free of charge!)

Keep an eye on our page for details of drop-in activities over the coming days.

🦋 Monday 29th July - Brilliant Butterflies with Butterfly Conservation – Butterfly Safari 10:30am and 2:00pm, Kings Standing Car Park (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/butterfly-safari-heath-week-guided-walk-tickets-945689080497)

🐦Tuesday 30th July – Birdy Tuesday – Beginner’s Bird Walk 10:30am and 2:00pm, Long Car Park (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beginners-bird-walk-heath-week-guided-walk-tickets-946491320017)

🐄 Wednesday 31st July – Glorious Grazing – Guided Walk 10:30am, Millbrook West (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grazing-walk-heath-week-guided-walk-tickets-946292344877)

Wild Wednesday Family Felt Craft – 10:00am and 1:30pm (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wild-wednesday-tickets-773126922437)

🎨 Thursday 1st August – Arty Ashdown - Beginner’s Art Walk 10:30am and 2:00pm, Ashdown Forest Centre (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heath-week-activity-art-walk-tickets-946485683157)

🐍 Friday 2nd August – Reptile Rambles with Sussex Amphibian and Reptile Group – Guided Reptile Walk – 10:00am, Ashdown Forest Centre (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/949039301097?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Saturday 3rd August – Heathland Heritage with Wealden Iron Research Group – Self Guided History Trail, family crafts, 10:00am – 4:00pm Ashdown Forest Centre.

Sussex Amphibian and Reptile Group - SXARG Butterfly Conservation

30/06/2024

🐸🐸 Come join our friends at Froglife celebrating Dewpond Restoration Day on Saturday 6th July at Ouse Estuary Nature Reserve!! 🐸🐸

This event is completely free and no sign-up needed, so why not pop along and get immersed in a whole range of frogtastic activities!

For more information please visit their website; https://www.froglife.org/event/froglife-dewpond-celebration-day-ouse-estuary-nature-reserve/

07/06/2024

🐸🦎🐍Have you signed up to the Love Your Burial Ground event at St. Mary's Churchyard yet on Sat 8th June? It's going to be a fun and exciting event with lots of activities throughout the day (10am - 3pm) including a reptile walk, children's activities, bug hunting, wildlife recording (using the iNaturalist app) and so much more!

Be sure not to miss out on this action packed event! For further information and to register your attendance you can contact; [email protected] 🐸🦎🐍