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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.…

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Help a hedgehog

What to do if you spot a hedgehog out in daylight, how to check your bonfire for hedgehogs and how to create a hedgehog house in your garden.

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Adopt a hedgehog

Searching for an original gift for a nature lover? Sponsor a hedgehog with the Wildlife Trusts to help fund conservation efforts. Perfect for adults and children!

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Are you and your little ones ready to make a difference for wildlife? This spring, The Wildlife Trusts invites you to join The Hedgehog Walk! From 30th March to 30th April, take on the challenge of walking 3km while fundraising for wildlife along the way. With the support of Aardman and your favorite Timmy Time characters, you’ll not only enjoy the outdoors but also help create a safer world for hedgehogs, badgers, and more. Pre-register today to be the first to hear when sign up opens.

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Talk by Hedgehog Highway Rescue

This link will open on the Essex Wildlife Trust website.

Vicky Pudney of Brightlingsea Hedgehog Highway Rescue will talk about the various aspects of the care of rescued hedgehogs.

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