Build a cosy Hedgehog home to encourage them to rest, hibernate and raise their hoglets in your garden.
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With the UK population of Hedgehogs declining alarmingly, it’s vital that we give our prickly friends a home in our gardens.
October is a month of transition and change, as the leaves turn and fall in a kaleidoscope of golds, yellows and reds. Nights are getting longer and colder and as autumn progresses, wildlife too is changing and adapting. Our winter migrants are returning, with Swans and Geese flocking to our wetlands, while Redwings and Fieldfares are flying in to forage on berries.
Help small garden creatures navigate their way around your garden and those nearby.
No matter how big or small your space is, whether it's a blank canvas or well-established, if you’ve got loads of experience or none whatsoever – anyone can do this, and our nature needs you. It’s easy to help the nature on your doorstep.
Together we are on a journey to help build homes in a nature-friendly way and inspire homeowners to help wildlife thrive, while demonstrating to decision-makers what is needed to respond to the nature and climate emergencies.
Many of our garden creatures need to move about freely between gardens, and you can help.
This activity is about making your school grounds a better place to live for hedgehogs or bats by providing a habitat for them and their families.
Become a nature detective and find out what wildlife lives near you.
Ever been knocked off your feet by an amazing nature moment? It can happen at any age but for children and young people those close encounters can spark a lifelong of curiosity in our wildlife... and help build a new generation of nature savers.
With lots of different wildlife organisations out there it can be confusing to know who to contact. Calling the wrong organisation can delay an animal receiving the correct help. Therefore, we have created the following information to guide you.
This month’s special feature comes from keen gardener Jenna Taylor, who is creating wildlife-friendly areas in her Oxfordshire garden. Here she shares her four tried and tested ways to help wildlife in spring.