European hedgehog
These beloved spiny mammals come out at night to hoover up beetles, worms and other invertebrates.
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Wildlife advice
Our information for wildlife advice, hospitals, crimes and ID.
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.
What advice we offer
Whether it's a hedgehog out in the middle of winter or how best to put nature at the heart of building developments, we want everyone to have access to the information they need to contribute towards nature's recovery.
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.
Gloucestershire's hedgehogs
Hedgehogs used to be a familiar and well-loved visitor to our gardens, but there's been a startling decline of 95% since the 1950s. On this page you can find out more about these spiky mammals and what you can do to give them a helping hand.
Help save hedgehogs this winter
Want to help make a difference to hedgehogs in your area? Find out the best ways to help our spikey friends and help them have a warm and comfortable winter.
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.
Donate for Laurie Lee Way
Donate today to help restore the poetry trail along the Laurie Lee Way