Cumbria ARG
About us
About Us
Welcome to Cumbria amphibian and reptile group !
As a volunteer run group our aims are to promote the conservation of our native reptiles and amphibians here in Cumbria. Improving the knowledge of the distribution of our native species, educate and increase awareness via surveys and practical conservation.
We are looking for members that would be interested in getting involved in local conservation and receiving training, surveying, attending talks and sharing knowledge and experiences.
The annual membership fee is £5 (free for under 16's and students).
Membership form 
Cumbria_ARG_membership_form.docx
Generic risk assessment 
ARG_UK_Generic_Risk_Assessment_Feb_2018.doc
Lone working risk assessment 
ARGUK_loneworking_procedures_revised_July_2011.pdf
Volunteer form ARGUKVolunteerWorkingAgreement_updated_2018.doc
Constitution (How we operate as a group)Cumbria_ARG_Constitution_2019.docx
Recording form Recording_Form_2019.docx
News
News
MAY 2019
Project updates
Cliburn Moss
An excellent productive day, welcoming new members to Cumbria ARG.
An introduction to reptile ecology and survey techniques.
Recording 3 adult Common lizards, adult and juvenile frogs and toads.
This is an on going regular survey for Natural England - if you would like to be involved please get in touch via cumbria.arg@gmail.com !
Finglandrigg
Monitoring of Adders has taken place on a regular basis by a dedicated team of volunteers.
Refugia is checked for Adder presence.
Where possible and with as little disturbance as possible, photographs have been taken via a long lensed camera, these images are to build a data base of individuals at the site.
A wildlife camera has been set up to record individuals and behaviour with some excellent results (available on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/589703024785031/chats/)
Events
Events
Past Events
Show Upcoming EventsReptile Survey Cliburn Moss
Sat 4th May, 2019
Beginners reptile survey day at Cliburn Moss (for members)
An introduction into basic ecology, habitat and survey techniques for the Common lizard.
Six places available and a commitment to carry on survey through the summer 2/3 visits per person maximum.
10.00am till 2.00pm.
By kind permission Natural England (Colin Auld)
Cliburn moss site and directions: NE540.pdf
Book your place cumbria.arg@gmail.com
Adder Monitoring Finglandrigg Wood
Mon 6th May, 2019
Finglandrigg_Woods_.pdf
Various dates.
Adder monitoring at Finglandrigg Woods (Natural England).
Photographing adders for individual identification.
For population estimates and for the calculation of habitat range.
Must be a member (for insurance purposes).
If you would like to participate please email cumbria.arg@gmail.com
Photos by Guy Broome (2019)
Reptile Survey Cliburn Moss
Thu 4th July, 2019
Cliburn moss
Thursday 4th of July
Common lizard survey 9am -12pm
If you would like to come and help survey common lizards at Cliburn moss tomorrow please email cumbria.arg@gmail.com for further details.
Membership forms and voluntary forms are a requirement (found on 'About us page' for insurance purposes, they can be emailed or brought on the day. £5 fee covers the year, however free for students and under 16's.
Upcoming Events
- Foulshaw Moss Walk and Talk
30th Jul, 2019
Latest News
- MAY 2019
14/06/2019 9:35 am
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