KRAG Annual General Meeting (2025) – Kent Reptile and Amphibian Group
Session 1 – General business (14.00 h)
Break – Afternoon tea, cake, biscuits and natter[jack toads] (15.00 h)
Session 2 – Illustrated talks (15.20 h)
15.20 h Snake bite in India by Shaleen Attre
15.50 h New Zealand skinks by Maia Jones
16.20 h Reptile survey work in the Wye NNR by Lawrie Hills
End and dispersal (17.00 h)
Address: Grove Green Community Hall, 10 Penhurst Close, Weavering, Maidstone, ME14 5BT, (W3W: look.unless.clap)
Introduction to Amphibian Ecology and Surveying – Wildwood Trust
In partnership with KRAG.
An introduction to the identification and basic ecology of Kent’s frogs, toads and newts. Find out what makes a good amphibian pond, learn a range of survey techniques and attend a torchlight survey of a nearby amphibian population.
Tutor: John Rowland (KRAG). Price per person: £35.00
Please note: while the course begins at Wildwood Kent the field trip will be conducted at the University of Kent (where the course will conclude). Participants will need to arrange their own transportation. For the practical session there will be heavy emphasis on newts. If you have any queries about any courses, please get in touch via email at courses@wildwoodtrust.org.
Amphibian Ecology and Survey Techniques – Kent Wildlife Trust
In partnership with KRAG.
This course will help you understand the importance of habitats to the different amphibian species. You will learn how to recognize the key species and be part of a torchlight survey at Vinters Valley Nature Reserve.
Standard fee: £37.50 per person. Concessionary fee: £32.50 (KWT volunteer; senior citizen; unemployed and student).
Please note: Participants will be able to join KRAG’s Great Crested Newt Monitoring Project and those that contribute records of amphibians to KRAG will be eligible for a course refund.
Reptile Ecology and Survey Techniques – Kent Wildlife Trust
In partnership with KRAG.
A course suitable for beginners that focuses on the four reptile species native to Kent. Content includes species identification, survey methods as well as description of reptile habitat and its key components. The course will be delivered in two parts including a classroom session at Tyland Barn (am) followed by a field session to be conducted at Vinters Orchard local nature reserve (pm).
Standard fee: £37.50 per person. Concessionary fee: £32.50 (KWT volunteer; senior citizen; unemployed and student).
Please note: for safeguarding and insurance reasons, only adults aged 18 and over can now attend this course.