Helping hedgehogs: Gardening for wildlife

Learn how to turn your garden into a safe, widlife-friendly space for hedgehogs and other small animals. In this practical course, you will discover how gardens function as local ecosystems, what hedgehogs need to survive and how simple routines can make a real difference throughout the year.

You will learn how to observe your garden, improve biodiversity, choose suitable plants, create shelter, provide safe access, avoid common risks and support hedgehogs responsibly without disturbing their natural behavior. The course also guides you in building long-term habits, wokring with neighbours and contributing to wider wildlife conservation from your own outdoor space.

Whether you have a small urban garden, a courtyard, a balcony or a larger green space, this course helps you take practical steps toward a healthier garden for hedgehogs, insects, birds, amphibians and other wildlife.