European hedgehog
These beloved spiny mammals come out at night to hoover up beetles, worms and other invertebrates.
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Hedgehog FAQs
Curious about how long hoglets stay with their mum, how to clean out a hedgehog box or the impact of foxes and badgers on hedgehog populations? These FAQs are a great place to start.
Supporting community-led action through urban education
Nicola Simpson, Urban Wildlife Manager for GWT, talks about how her team's urban education work helped an area blighted by anti-social behaviour and fly tipping transform into a haven for the…
Further and tertiary education
Information about opportunities for further and tertiary education students and educators
What to feed hedgehogs and badgers
Putting out a bit of food can help see mammals like hedgehogs through colder spells.
Community Action
Take action for wildlife wherever you are all year round. Together we can help nature and wildlife recover!
Community fundraising
Information, tips and ideas for people thinking about fundraising for Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust.
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.
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.
Wild About Gardens- hedgehog download
Download your free gardening for hedgehogs guide to find out how you can welcome hedgehogs into your garden and surrounding areas, including plenty of helpful tips and fun activities.
Community Action: Local Groups
The community groups acting for nature in Gloucestershire.
Secondary Schools, Further and Higher Education
Information about the services we offer secondary schools, further and higher education, toolkits and work experience.