Helping hedgehogs: Gardening for wildlife

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A practical course on how to design and maintain a garden that supports hedgehogs and other native species.

Course Content

Welcome & Course introduction

Welcome to The Hedgehog Program
Navigating through the course

1. Understanding biodiversity and the role of gardens
Lay the foundation: what biodiversity really means and why even a small garden matters.

2. The hedgehog and its habitat needs
Introduce the hedgehog as a key indicator species and teach the fundamentals of their ecology.

3. Designing a wildlife-friendly garden
Turn knowledge into design: create a garden that welcomes life.

4. Building and maintaining safe spaces
Practical action chapter: step-by-step building and upkeep of wildlife features.

5. Long-term impact and community action
Encourage sustainable commitment and community-level engagement.

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About Course

Course Content

Welcome & Course introduction

Welcome to The Hedgehog Program

Navigating through the course

1. Understanding biodiversity and the role of gardens Lay the foundation: what biodiversity really means and why even a small garden matters.

What is biodiversity?

How gardens shape local ecosystems

The importance of small wildlife

Climate zones and local adaptation

How to observe your garden as an ecosystem

Biodiversity loss: causes and consequences

2. The hedgehog and its habitat needs Introduce the hedgehog as a key indicator species and teach the fundamentals of their ecology.

Meet the hedgehogs: 19 species worldwide

Diet, behavior and nightly routines

Shelter and nesting needs

Threats and human impact

How to recognize hedgehog presence

3. Designing a wildlife-friendly garden Turn knowledge into design: create a garden that welcomes life.

Planning for diversity

Native vs. exotic species

Finding native plants for your region

Creating natural structures

Water for wildlife

Composting and soil life

Avoiding harmful chemicals

4. Building and maintaining safe spaces Practical action chapter: step-by-step building and upkeep of wildlife features.

How to build a Hedgehog Dome or next box

Making a safe hedgehog highway

Seasonal garden care

Water, food and hygiene

Working with neighbours

Monitoring and citizen science

5. Long-term impact and community action Encourage sustainable commitment and community-level engagement.

Why local action matters globally

Involving schools and local groups

Recording progress and sharing results

Combining hedgehog care with climate resilience

Joining or starting local wildlife initiatives

Becoming a hedgehog ambassador