Tomorrow, March 1st, the new hedgehog season begins. After months of resting under leaves and in well-insulated nests, the first hedgehogs are becoming active again. They’re foraging for food, exploring their habitat, and rebuilding their fitness after the winter.
For us, this is the moment to give something back.
That’s why we’re launching our new online course today:
Helping Hedgehogs: Gardening for Wildlife
In this accessible course you will learn how to make your garden suitable for the European hedgehog: without complicated plans or major renovations.
We will take you step by step through:
- How hedgehogs live and what they need
- Why biodiversity is not a trend, but a necessity
- How to make your garden safer
- What natural shelters are
- When a hedgehog house or hedgehog dome is useful
- How to make your garden part of a larger habitat
It’s a practical course for beginners. Start small, observe consciously, and act concretely.
But this is just the beginning
The coming months will be all about action.
Building hedgehog domes
Hedgehog domes are being built again in various regions. Not just as shelter, but as part of a larger network of safe habitats. This season, we’re also sharing more information about placement, timing, and effectiveness.
Preparations for National Climate Week
We’re working towards National Climate Week, which focuses on greening, biodiversity, and climate adaptation. Hedgehogs are perfect ambassadors for this: what’s good for them is also good for the soil, insects, and cooling in the garden.
New course for wildlife shelters
We’re collaborating with Wildopvang.nl to develop a specialized course for wildlife sanctuaries. This course aims to share knowledge, professionalize the program, and contribute to better care for wild animals in the Netherlands.
And that’s not all
Spring is the time when habitats come back to life. It’s also the time when small adjustments can have a big impact.
- A passage under the fence.
- Leaving leaves under a bush.
- Add native plants.
- Choosing a safe mowing routine.
Together, these choices create a network of gardens where hedgehogs can shelter, forage, and breed.
We’re excited.
This will be a season of building, connecting and greening.
