Identify UK snakes
Grass snake or adder? The UK has three species of grass snake, adder and smooth snake. Want to know how to identify British snakes? Read our guide to work out what snake you've spotted.
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Adopt a reptile
Searching for an original gift for a nature lover? Sponsor a reptile with the Wildlife Trusts to help fund conservation efforts. Perfect for adults and children!
Naze Reptile Encounter
This link will open on the Essex Wildlife Trust website.
Meet and encounter reptiles and invertebrates up close, and discover fascinating facts with expert handlers from DJL Exotic.
Reptiles
The UK's 6 native species of reptile are often overlooked when thinking about British wildlife. Find out the best places to see snakes, lizards, and slow worms.
Experience nature
We know how challenging lockdown was earlier in the year, and that spending time in nature made a real difference to wellbeing during that time. However a lockdown in autumn and winter, when the weather is worse and it's potentially harder to get outdoors is likely to be even more challenging. Hopefully the videos on this webpage will make it easier for everyone to experience nature, wherever they are.
Reptiles of Surrey
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Discover the unique world of Surrey's reptile community before going in search of them in Witley Common.
From compost heaps to garden ponds: grass snakes uncovered
Sophie Baker, Communications Officer for the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Northamptonshire, reveals why we should celebrate, not fear, this mysterious British reptile.
Snake's-head fritillary
The nodding, pink-and-purple-chequered flowers of the snake's-head fritillary are said to resemble a snake, hence the name. Declining with the loss of our meadows, this delicate plant can be…
Walk: Experience the High Tide
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As the evening draws in, experience the tide slowly make its way up the beach, through the river, and across the saltmarsh. Join us for a guided walk around the reserve and enjoy the changing…
Community and Events Assistant
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Do you have a passion for NWT and want to assist with events or with membership recruitment? Join our staff and volunteers in fun activities and promoting NWT to potential members.
Education & Events Volunteer
This link will open on the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust website.
Do you have a passion for inspiring children about nature and the natural world? Would you like to help deliver environmental activities to school groups and at family events? This role could be…
Marketing & Events
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