Our Team

Ethan McLaughlan is the Co-Chair of the society. He is currently studying three A-levels in Environmental Sciences, Geology and Politics. Ethan is currently employed as a Seasonal Ecologist with RammSanderson and sits on Balcombe Parish Council as the Youth & Environment Representative.
Ethan has a passion for all things wildlife, with an emphasis on reptiles, mammals, and amphibians. He is working towards his Level 1 hazel dormouse license and Level 1 great crested newt license.
Ethan enjoys learning new things, sharing fun facts, and helping out around the community.

Lauren Murray is the Co-Chair of the society. Lauren has a Master's Degree in species identification and survey techniques and a Bachelor's (Hons) Degree in Conservation Biology and Ecology.
Lauren has a passion for plants, newts, and bats. Being a former Ecologist, Lauren has hands-on experience in ecological surveys.