6:45pm - The Hawkins Arms, Zelah

Regular group meeting. All members welcome, as well as those who are considering becoming a member. Come and find out what the group is getting up to and share your opinion!

1:00pm-3:00pm - Windmill Farm Nature Reserve

Directions:
Windmill Farm is 1 mile north of Lizard village. Take the A3083 (Helston to Lizard) towards Lizard village and turn right at the 'Wild Camping' sign. Follow the lane till you see the windmill. Park in the open area at the end of the lane.

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If you can, please let us know if you are able to come by emailing our secretary, Nicola Morris.

CRAG will be undertaking a marram grass planting task at Constantine Bay. The task will not only help stabilise the exposed sand, but create the foundations to restore the dune which will in turn provide valuable and improved habitat for the lizard population at this site.
Meeting at Constantine Bay Car park. Nearest postcode; PL28 8JJ (Map Ref SW 859 745). The car park is small so you may need to park at the top of the lane opposite the surf shop (7 minute walk to the car park).
Bring lunch, water, gloves, small hand trowel (important!), spade if you have one, appropriate clothing for the weather conditions and sun cream.
You do not need to stay for the duration, any time you can offer will be greatly appreciated. After the task (weather permitting), Helen will lead an informal walk and talk session for CRAG members on site with the hope of spotting the odd lizard or two, you are welcome to join and quiz her on all things lizard related.
Directions: Take the A39 to Winnard’s Perch, take the B3274 towards Padstow and St Merryn and then follow signs to St. Merryn. From there, go towards Trevose Golf Club, but don’t make the turn to the golf club, stay on the road that hairpins to the left, on to by the small post box, sign posted right to Constantine Bay, on to the very end of the lane to the car park.
If you would like to join CRAG on this task or require any further information please email Helen Fearnley (Trip Leader) helenfearnley1@gmail.commailto:helenfearnley1@gmail.com>. Please note there is limited mobile reception on site, so please make sure you arrive on time, or contact Helen ahead of the task day, for the specific work location if you plan joining us later in the day.

This site is closed to public access so relatively undisturbed and a great place to see reptiles and other wildlife. We will meet at the gates to the dunes which will be locked once we enter so you must arrive on time. Nearest post code: - TR8 5PZ This takes you to a nearby farm. Drive past the farm until you reach a sharp left hand bend. The gate will be directly in front of you. Grid ref SW 78328 56670
If you would like to join CRAG at this event please contact Nicola Morris (Trip Leader)nicola.morris@cornwall.ac.ukmailto:nicola.morris@cornwall.ac.uk>

6:45pm - The Hawkins Arms, Zelah

Regular group meeting. All members welcome, as well as those who are considering becoming a member. Come and find out what the group is getting up to and share your opinion!

10.00am-12.00pm

CRAG will be running a reptile survey and recording field trip to Carn Moor Nature Reserve, nr Goonhavern.  A lovely site to see reptiles.

Directions: Due to the limited parking near the site we will meet at Goonhavern Garden Centre TR4 9QQ and car share from there to the site nearby.

If you would like to join CRAG at this event please contact Steve Green (Trip Leader) stephen.green@cornwall.ac.uk

The Cornwall Reptile and Amphibian Group AGM will be held at Cornwall College Newquay, Wildflower Lane, Trenance Gardens, Newquay TR7 2LZ on Monday 9^th October at 6pm. If you haven’t been to a meeting before now is your chance to meet everyone and find out what you can do to help our reptiles and amphibians in Cornwall.

We are a friendly group and would love to see you. If you aren’t able to make it but would like to contribute something for discussion do let me know.

We are having an outing to Bedruthan Steps, where 22 tins are in place in an area quite full of interesting reptiles. 

Meet at 11:00am in the National Trust Carnewas carpark, which is close to Bedruthan Steps. The nearest postcode is PL27 7UW and grid reference SW 850 690.

Wellies are advised to get through the gorse, and there are also wet areas.

If you would like to join us, please contact Sarah Stevens, email address SarahE.Stevens@nationaltrust.org.uk, tel 01208 863821

In conjunction with the Environmental Record Centre for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (ERCCIS), we are leading a one-day workshop on the survey techniques and identification of the reptiles and amphibians found in our county. The workshop will include a field trip to a nearby site known for its herpetofauna. For complete beginners through to more experienced practitioners who need a brush up and structured CPD.

Location: The Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Allet, Truro

Cost: £25 for most people, £50 for those working for commercial or government organisations

Booking is essential. To download a booking form, go to http://erccis.org.uk/Events or email laura.fox@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk.

Sun, 20/05/2018 - 10:00am - 1:00pm

This is a joint event with the Cornwall Wildlife Trust.

Find out how to survey for our native lizards and snakes. As long as the weather is reasonably mild, we expect the reptiles at this site to co-operate in being studied.

The Reserve Ranger has asked us to put a maximum of 20 on the bookings. Attendance will be by booking only. CWT Reception will take all the bookings and send directions. To book, call (01872) 273939.