European hedgehog
Considered a gardener’s best friend, hedgehogs will happily hoover up insects roaming in vegetable beds. Famously covered in spines, hedgehogs like to eat all sorts of bugs and crunchy beetles.…
Search
Search
Hedgehogs are waking up!
Hedgehogs are coming out of hibernation in Derbyshire.
Helping hedgehogs
Small, round, brown and famously covered in spines, the hedgehog is one of the most familiar of Britain's wild mammals but they are declining fast and we need you to make sure your garden is a haven for them.
What to feed hedgehogs and badgers
Putting out a bit of food can help see mammals like hedgehogs through colder spells.
How to check your bonfire for hedgehogs
We can all take steps to protect hedgehogs on bonfire night. Follow our 4 steps to make sure you keep hedgehogs safe.
The Urban Hedgehog
In the recent State of Britain’s Hedgehog’s Report 2022, its data reveals that hedgehog populations are becoming more stable than those in rural areas. In todays blog we're sharing the latest…
Help a hedgehog
This page will help advise you on whether you should try to help a hedgehog.
How to create a hedgehog hole
Help hedgehogs get around by making holes and access points in fences and barriers to link up the gardens in your neighbourhood.
How to build a hedgehog home
By providing safe places for hedgehogs to live, you’re much more likely to see these prickly creatures in your garden.
Back from the brink
We're thrilled that that red kites have successfully bred in the county for the first time in more than 150 years!
Bring Birds Back
Take action and build a bird box in your garden!
Bringing Wildlife Back
Ian Jelley, Director of Living Landscapes for Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, explains why helping nature recover is as essential for us as it is for wildlife.