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Newts in your pond


	A Great Crested Newt

Welcome to newts in your pond, the website dedicated to the conservation of the United Kingdoms native newt species.

The aim of this website is to give help and advice to members of the public who want to find out more about our native newts, either through the Questions and Answers page, The Gallery or Guide to the Newt Year.

News 2009
We are pleased to announce that Cheshire region Biodiversity Partnership, Cheshire County Council and Cheshire Ecological Services have again agreed to help support the 2009 school visits programme with grant and matched funding.We are also pleased to report that the Cheshire Wildlife Trust is looking closely at the possibility of working with us to expand the school visit programme.

We also offer a range of grant and match funded services to schools, event organisers, groups and societies, these include:

School Visits; A licensed amphibian ecologist will bring live newts, their eggs and larvae into the classroom to give children a unique hands on interactive experience with these amazing creatures.

Events; We can provide an interactive newt exhibit at organised conservation events, with a licensed amphibian ecologist on hand to answer the publics questions.

Groups and Societies; We can arrange for expert speakers to give talks, supported with live specimens, about frogs, toads, newts and gardening for wildlife.

*Through this website you can also order James Grundy’s new book “Newts in your pond and garden”*
	*This book is a must for anyone with a garden pond, water feature or an interest in these fascinating creatures.*

Order your copy now

2009 Events list now confirmed