Reptilewatch JE 2025 - Free Training Event

Join us to learn how to monitor reptiles in Jersey. This important wildlife survey helps us to learn about our reptile populations.

Date and Time: Saturday, April 12th · 9:30am

Location: Frances Le Sueur Centre, St Ouen.

Reserve your place via Eventbrite

Come join us for the ReptilewatchJE 2025 training event at the Frances Le Sueur Centre! This in-person event is a fantastic opportunity to learn about reptiles and other wildlife you might encounter, help monitor their populations and contribute to their conservation. Whether you're a seasoned reptile enthusiast or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone interested in nature and wildlife. Don't miss out on this exciting chance to make a difference and connect with nature!

What is Reptilewatch JE?

Reptilewatch is an island-wide effort to record Jersey’s four native reptile species. The project aims to assess how they are doing, where they are and what they need to survive and flourish in an environment.

Getting involved in Reptilewatch is a fantastic way to regularly benefit from time surrounded by nature and to contribute to the protection of wildlife.

How can you help?

There are opportunities for everyone to get involved. Depending on your interest, available time and experience you can currently get involved in 3 different ways:

Single surveys – spend 30 minutes looking for reptiles and submit your results. No experience or training is required. Can be a one-off survey or you can do as many as you like at a variety of locations.

Wall lizard – carry out 6 surveys, each taking 30 minutes. You will search for wall lizards using visual searches. You do not need any experience, but you do need to attend this training event.

Widespread reptiles – carry out 6 surveys, each taking 1-2 hours. You will search for reptiles and other wildlife using visual searches and artificial refugia. You do not need any experience, but you do need to attend this training event.

Training

An in-person training event is held at the start of the Reptilewatch survey season each year.

The 2025 training event will take place on Saturday 12th April 2025 from 9:30am at the Frances Le Sueur Centre, St Ouen.

This free event is open everyone although we ask that anyone wishing to attend reserves a place via Eventbrite.

Schedule of the day (Provisional):​

• 09:30 - Arrival and Tea / coffee.
• 10:00 - Welcome and introduction to Reptilewatch.
• 10:30 - Reptiles in Jersey and identification.
• 11:00 - Break.
• 11:20 - Survey methods (risk assessment and data recording).
• 13:30 - Lunch and sign up.
• 14:15 - Field session.
• 15:00 - Questions and site allocations.
• 15:30 - Close.

Light refreshments will be provided, please note we cannot cater for specific dietary requirements.

Please don’t forget to wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear to be able to participate in the field session. Please check weather forecast and bring water and sun protection if required.

Reptilewatch JE Partners:

• Government of Jersey.
• Jersey Amphibian and Reptile Group (JARG).
• Jersey Biodiversity Centre.
• Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC).