SxARG events 2019. More than ever before!
We are pleased to be offering a number of amphibian and reptile group members events this year. Please wear stout footwear to outdoor events and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. Bring your own refreshments to keep you going. Spotting amphibian and reptiles can be very weather and temperature dependent. In order for us to be able to send out information about time changes or cancellations due to weather, members are requested to email the event leader to express interest in attending the event. All the relevant contact details can be found with the event information.
Sunday 19th May Discovering reptiles at the Knepp Estate, West Grinsted, West Sussex. Run by Ryan Greaves. Contact Ryan at ryangreaves@sussexwt.org.uk Join Ryan as he walks the reptile transect at Knepp looking for grass snake and slow worm. There will also be a chance to see some of the large herbivores helping to rewild the estate such as long horn cattle and Exmoor ponies.
Saturday 8th June/Sunday 9th June Rowland Wood GCN And Moth Survey, Rowland Wood, nr. Whitesmith, East Sussex. In Partnership With Butterfly Conservation Run by Bob Foreman & Fiona Baker. Contact Bob at bobforeman@sussexwt.org.uk Rowland Wood is a Butterfly Conservation site purchased in 2010 to increase the habitat available to the small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly. At the time, this was the only known breeding population of this species in the South East of England. The wood is being converted from conifer woodland into broadleaf coppice, heathland, grass and bracken habitats with multiple ponds. All good habitats for reptiles and amphibians. Join Bob and Fiona torching for GCN and setting the moth trap on Saturday evening followed by opening the trap and checking for reptiles on Sunday morning.
Sunday 9th June, between 2-5pm ‘A Landscape of Friends’ at the Railway Land Wildlife Trust Festival, Lewes, East Sussex Meet some very special frogs and connect with amphibian conservation locally & worldwide on this interactive walk & talk with Agent Amphibian (aka CiCi Blumstein). No need to book on this event, just keep an eye, in case of changes, on the Railway Land website .
23rd June Reptile Survey at Woods Mill, Henfield, West Sussex Led by Ryan Greaves. Contact Ryan at ryangreaves@sussexwt.org.uk Last year Ryan and George set up a new transect at Woods Mill Nature Reserve which is now bedded in resulting in sightings of grass snake, slow worm and common lizard. Join him as he guides you around the nature reserve on an easy circular walk.
Sunday 14th July Weir Wood Reptile Survey at Weir Wood Reservoir, Forest Row, East Sussex Walk led by Chris Drewery. Contact Chris at drewery.chris@yahoo.co.uk Weir Wood reservoir is a non-public access nature reserve, which is only open for one day a year. Join Chris on a walk around the reservoir to monitor the reptile refugia. There will also be knowledgeable birdwatchers at the bird hide using powerful scopes and undertaking some bird ringing, pond dipping and access to the wildflower meadows. Numbers to this event are limited.
Membership. A quick reminder that membership will need to be renewed before 30th April 2019. You should have received a payment reminder from Jess in March. Fees are to stay the same for 2019/20: Singleadult membership - £5 Joint/family (two adults at one address, or family) - £8 If you know anyone who would like to join SxARG please ask them to contact Jess at sxargtreasurer@outlook.com
Saturday 28th September Save the date for our AGM. The committee is still working out the details, but our AGM will be held in East Sussex this year and will include a reptile walk with the AGM following on at a local pub or village hall. If you are interested in joining any of our events please email the relevant leader. Also keep your eye out for reminder e-mails and new events from SxARG nearer the time and on our website and social media.
