Hedgehog Friendly Campus & Schools,
helping hedgehogs starts with you.
"Hedgehog Friendly Campus is an innovative programme designed to help soften the blow of the ecological emergency."
Steve Frampton, Association Of Colleges.
Designed to protect hedgehogs
Designed to enhance hedgehog habitat
Designed to educate others on how they can help
Helping a
species in need
Hedgehogs are vulnerable to extinction in Britain, due to habitat loss, development, roads and garden hazards. There are now thought to be fewer than one million hedgehogs left.
Hedgehogs have declined between 30-75% since 2000 in rural areas. City dwelling hedgehog numbers appear to be recovering after a long period of decline but there is more work to be done.
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Whether your campus is green or urban, you can help to bring hedgehogs back from the brink.
What is
involved?
Joining Hedgehog Friendly Campus or Schools is a simple way to make a real difference for hedgehogs while engaging your students or pupils in meaningful environmental action.
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Your institution will work through our online toolkit, choosing from a wide range of practical activities that help improve habitats, raise awareness and support local wildlife. As you complete actions and submit evidence, you'll work towards earning your Hedgehog Friendly award.
What will I be
doing?
Every institution can tailor the programme to suit its community.
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Activities range from practical conservation projects, such as litter picks, hedgehog surveys and creating wildlife-friendly spaces, to awareness campaigns, fundraising, blogging and student-led events.
Whether you're just getting started or already championing biodiversity, there's something for everyone to get involved in.
What support
do I get?
You'll have plenty of support throughout your Hedgehog Friendly journey.
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All participants receive access to our online resources, practical guidance and everything needed to complete the programme with confidence. Depending on your support package, you'll also receive training from our team, award certification and ongoing support to help you achieve accreditation.
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Schools receive the full programme completely free of charge.
See Hedgehog Friendly Campus & Schools in action!
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Claim a Student Hedgehog
Ambassador digital badge for your CV!
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Are you a university or college student that has taken part in Hedgehog Friendly Campus this year? If so, you may be eligible for a Student Hedgehog Ambassador digital badge from us.
A digital badge is a validated indicator of your skills or experience and can be used when you're applying for jobs! Badges are issued to student volunteers that have met the eligibility criteria. Find out more about the badge here.
Find out more about hedgehogs by visiting the British Hedgehog Preservation Society and Hedgehog Street.
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