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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Adopt a hedgehog
Protect Norfolk's wildlife by adopting a hedgehog.
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Wildlife Watch - Helping hedgehogs (Family event)
Join our children's Wildlife Watch event and find out about hedgehogs and how you can help these spiky little creatures in your garden!
Family events
Norfolk Wildlife Trust runs a programme of wildlife and nature-based family activities at our reserves and other wildlife hotspots in the county. Join us for fun and hands-on activities across Norfolk covering a range of wildlife topics.
How to create a hedgehog hole
Help hedgehogs get around by making holes and access points in fences and barriers to link up the gardens in your neighbourhood.
How to build a hedgehog home
By providing safe places for hedgehogs to live, you’re much more likely to see these prickly creatures in your garden.
What to feed hedgehogs and badgers
Putting out a bit of food can help see mammals like hedgehogs through colder spells.
Cley Calling
Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Cley Calling Festival is a celebration of nature in North Norfolk. Each festival programme focuses on a current environmental issue and includes something for everyone. Events may include talks, walks, workshops, family events, gigs, evening events and more!
How to check your bonfire for hedgehogs
We can all take steps to protect hedgehogs on bonfire night. Follow our 4 steps to make sure you keep hedgehogs safe.
Meet the NWS team
Meet the team at Norfolk Wildlife Services (NWS). Our consultancy offers expert ecological and arboricultural services for a range of projects and clients.